Fitted H&R springs yesterday to my 2016 GTI yesterday. Now both front shocks are leaking massive amounts of oil.
Any ideas??
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Front shocks leaking oil
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Re: Front shocks leaking oil
For starters, a bit more info would be useful.
Were they leaking oil since the fitting of the springs or was the problem already present before? Did you observe it only at the front or is there also leakage at the rear? Normal shocks or DCC?
If the lowering springs are the cause then I'd say put back the old springs and replace the shocks or get a pair of bilstein shocks (i.e b4 or b6).
Were they leaking oil since the fitting of the springs or was the problem already present before? Did you observe it only at the front or is there also leakage at the rear? Normal shocks or DCC?
If the lowering springs are the cause then I'd say put back the old springs and replace the shocks or get a pair of bilstein shocks (i.e b4 or b6).
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The car has 18k on the clock. Shocks were as new when fitting the springs. Drove for an hour after fitting and parked up. A few hours later there was a large puddle of oil on the drive.
No DCC, just normal set up.
Surely fitting std springs is not the solution? Must be loads of cars out there running (the reputable) H&R springs.
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No DCC, just normal set up.
Surely fitting std springs is not the solution? Must be loads of cars out there running (the reputable) H&R springs.
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Re: Front shocks leaking oil
Sounds as though the change in shocks working length with the shorter springs has affected the seals or you twisted the shocks body when refitting and tightening the top bearing- easily done if you slip with the spanner and key. This can break the seals.
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Yeah, I'm thinking the latter. Having run lowering springs on many cars over the years I'm aware the shocks go over time. But not after an hour on both sides.joe6 wrote:Sounds as though the change in shocks working length with the shorter springs has affected the seals or you twisted the shocks body when refitting and tightening the top bearing- easily done if you slip with the spanner and key. This can break the seals.
New front shocks it is [emoji35]
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Re: Front shocks leaking oil
Good job they weren't DCC's....think they cost c. £250/corner! Not looking forward to having to change one on mine at that cost!
Re: Front shocks leaking oil
I can get sachs for £45+ vat each. Seems decent value
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Re: Front shocks leaking oil
Oh, tell me more, I have a broken front spring on an equivalent SEAT Ibiza, and will be replacing both sides, so taking off the top bearing etc!
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Re: Front shocks leaking oil
A few things to be careful with. Take care not to scratch the spindle rod that goes into the shocks body as this will damage the seal - could happen when compressing the springs; try not to turn the spindle too much when loosening and tightening to the top bearing and torque the top nut to the correct setting when refitting. Hope all goes well.
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Re: Front shocks leaking oil
Thanks for that advice, I've taken it onboard, I'll be using "passthrough" socket set to remove/fit the threaded bushes and top nuts and using experience to judge actual torque levels!