Split_Pin Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Got some grime on one of the rear dampers, looks to be a historic leak of some sort. It's a shortened item so the lowering spring stays put when jacked up, so the cheapest new one is 30 quid, and I'll want a pair. I've seen such things only advised upon at MOT time, how bad does it have to be? It's only minor and must have happened ages ago as its dry. I will replace it but funds are limited to necessities only at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 mist or leak is phail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisbon_road Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Can't you clean it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Just clean it - the mot tester did know the shocks were dead on my Micra before he saw them leaking he said, but that might be typical mot tester gumf.Changing them will -massively- improve the ride over dead ones so it's week worth 60 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddeliveryboy Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 "Slight misting but not a leak" iirc is an advise. A bit of dust stuck to the oll is proof it isn't leaking, I suppose. If there are a few grey areas on the car and no sign of recent maintenance, there's more of a chance it'll be failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Cheers guys, ill give it a clean and pray! I'll buy new ones next again payday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Station Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Use carb cleaner to get rid of all the oil and then liberally apply some dust/mud from the back of your garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hennabm Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 If it is clear the seal has failed is a fail. Misting/seeping is a pass and advise. http://www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/m4s02000701.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf892 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I always used this as a guide........... misting/seep = slight sign of moisture with dust/mud stuck in it = Pass with advise (assuming non kwik fit type operation) leak = as above but fluid loss sufficient to leave a clean line through the dust/mud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 No car part is better value than fresh dampers, from the improvement to cost point of view anyway. However, WD40 or similar sprayed over the whole suspension area, "for rust-proofing purposes" will disguise any trivial weapage. I think dampers should be properly tested at MOT time as it is I believe, done in some national check systems.. I have twice had utterly failed dampers, and not a sign of leakage. Original fit dampers on some cars have had it by the time the first set of tyres is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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