Bob, Et al:
That is the consensus I have gotten from everyone that has replied. Thanks
for all the help folks!! To be honest I doubt the shocks need rebuild, they
are showing absolutely no signs of leaking or wobbliness, I was just doing
as "might as well" since the entire suspension will be getting torn down. I
will drain and refill them and let you all know...
WHILE I have you all.. What are best ways to tell in a rear axle needs a
rebuild. I have an axle on my parts car I plan to swap in, the car
obviously is not running and I am wondering if there is a good way to tell
with it off the vehicle?
Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Howard" <mgbob@juno.com>
To: <larry@larryembrey.com>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 5:32 AM
Subject: Re: Shock help
> Larry,
> If you have real machine shop capabilities at home, you may be able to
> replace the shaft seals and rebuild the dampers.It's said to be a tricky
> job, and the high percent of failures of rebuilds by Apple testifies to
> that. I sent mine out to Peter Caldwell, World Wide Imports for
> rebuilding, since his reputation is the best.
> Bob
> TD
> MGB
>
>
> On Sun, 10 Dec 2000 10:21:06 -0800 "Larry" <larry@larryembrey.com>
> writes:
> > Well it is winter again and time to work on the trusty B. I am
> > planning to
> > do a complete suspension/brake rebuild as that is what needs the
> > most
> > attention. I have a clunk in front and rear, as well as car
> > front-end
> > wanders badly if hit washboard sufaces, so am rebuilding rear axle
> > and
> > suspension.
> >
> > I looking at the shocks and thinking I would rather
> > rebuild/recondition mine
> > than to send them out or replace them. I loked at moss and Victoria
> > but se
> > no mention of a rebuild kit or even parts for rebuilding them. Is
> > that
> > something that is really needed, or should I just drain them and
> > refill them
> > and call it good??
> >
> > Larry
> > 78B (soon to be V8)
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