felixx Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hi guys, I noticed one of my rear shocks is weeping a bit. They are able to be topped up, the Haynes manual says to use genuine "shock absorber fluid", there is no mention of grade etc.. Ok so where do you buy it? Repco dont supply it I know I should replace it, however I am planning to replace the stupid dogleg rear shockies with telescoping units in the near(ish) future -apparently it is one of the 5000mile checks for the car, I have not done it in 21 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 If they are Armstrong Lever Dampers (or similar) then we used to use fork oil back in 'the day'. Fork oil can be got from motorcycle shops. Having said that, you might want to go to a slightly heavier oil for modern highway use. I think the specified oil was something like 15w. You could probably put some modern engine oil or trans fluid in there and not notice the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hey UJ, thanks boss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Your 'new' 107E buddy at EnFord can probably advise you best. (yes I do read your progress thread ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 are u stalking me, I saw you sneaking around my paua burley too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hell yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 hmm after ringing around some clever chaps I know, the consensus was ATF was OK. Will do for a wee bit until I put telescopics in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 ISO 32 Hydraulic fluid should probably do the trick also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammies Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 ATF is 10w - by mixing and matching oil weights, you can change your damping rate. most people go slightly higher to compensate for worn parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 30wt mineral oil is the go for morrie arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.