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124E front struts
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 11:16 pm
by Dave C
As a new Anglia owner, I have discovered that the front strut oil can be topped up.
Is this done with the car on it's wheels or with the weight off the wheels?
What oil is used , hydraulic or????
Cheers,
Dave.
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:01 am
by peteleo
Check first that oil isn't leaking past the seals.
Topping is done with the car on the ground which isn't easy with the tire in the way. I've put support blocks under the ball joints and removed the wheels. Use 20W motorcycle fork oil ( don't use jack oil as it doesn't have anti-foaming agents ) by using an oiler with a fine spout that fits in the hole.
The inserts can be rebuilt if the parts are still in good shape. Just replace the "O" ring and fill with fork oil.
Sealed inserts are still available.
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:28 pm
by Dave C
Thanks for the info, Pete.
Cheers,
Dave.
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:27 pm
by angliagt
Also,don't overfill it,or use a heavy weight oil,
as you could easily blow the seals out.