leaking bilstein
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I assume the round metal piece that holds the seals/wipers is threaded into the shock body? There isn't anything to grab a hold of except two very tiny slits maybe a 1/4" along the circumference. Grab this with some channel locks? I can see this not ending well.
I wish Shaikh would respond. Ugh
I wish Shaikh would respond. Ugh
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I assume the round metal piece that holds the seals/wipers is threaded into the shock body? There isn't anything to grab a hold of except two very tiny slits maybe a 1/4" along the circumference. Grab this with some channel locks? I can see this not ending well.
I wish Shaikh would respond. Ugh
I wish Shaikh would respond. Ugh
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These are already tapped and Shrader valved. So the nitrogen chamber is separate from the oil? Meaning if I release the pressure from the shrader, just the nitrogen is released and no oil?
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Does anyone know if FCM's use standard Bilstein oil or something completely different altogether? I can probably source the replacement seals/wipes. I am concerned that I will get it apart and realize it is low on oil.
I am going to inspect the shaft today. It makes no sense why these have gone bad already with the reputation Bilstein has (and FCM for that matter).
I am going to inspect the shaft today. It makes no sense why these have gone bad already with the reputation Bilstein has (and FCM for that matter).
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This all would be a non issue if FCM would respond to my emails. I described my problem and was given an incorrect diagnosis. Further emails have resulted in no responses. I would think two weeks is more than enough time to respond.
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Thanks joe, i watched that yesterday. Probably similar in construction to mine.
Looks like amsoil makes two different shock fluids, so i have a 50% chance of getting that correct. Been pricing out the equipment for filling with nitrogen so i can rebuild in the future.
Looks like amsoil makes two different shock fluids, so i have a 50% chance of getting that correct. Been pricing out the equipment for filling with nitrogen so i can rebuild in the future.
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