>Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 11:10:44 -0800
>To: "Rob Weinstock" <weinstro@hotmail.com>
>From: Barry Spencer <BSpencer@Tsoft.com>
>Subject: Re: Koni shock question
>
>Rob,
> Check to see if you are hitting the bump stop rubbers on the shock
> shaft to the shock body?. If you are hitting the bump stops, make sure
> you have the plastic C shape washer between the shock body and the bump
> stop. The C washer is designed to release the pressure under full
> compression of the bump stop rubber so it doesn't blow the top seal.
>
>Barry Spencer
>Spencer's Racing Services
>
>
> At 06:34 PM 1/4/01 +0000, you wrote:
>>What is considered the acceptable limit for Koni shock fluid leakage?
>>
>>The manual indicates that "some fluid leakage is normal, but when it starts
>>to drip onto the floor, then replacement is required". Now, there are no
>>puddles in my garage, but the tops are quite wet, and so are the spring
>>seats. These are the yellow, single adjustable sport shocks.
>>
>>Rebuild time? This is a bit of a concern since they only have 15,000 miles
>>and perhaps 10 autocross events on them.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Rob Weinstock
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