Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

[nqtraderman]

At 57 years old I suspect mine are in need of a service. Does anyone know a good place that services them, preferably in NW ?

Or is it a DIY job - assuming its not just topping up with hydraulic oil
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[Jim.Walker]

You don't mention the vehicle, but only last week I bought an exchange (re-conditioned) Triumph Vitesse lever shock absorber from Canley Classics for £25.40. Which I thought very reasonable.
Of course they specialise in Triumph parts, but they might be able to get yours done or point you in the right direction if it is not a Triumph.
Jim.
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[PAUL BEAUMONT]

Try Stevson Motors - Telephone: 0121 471 3312
I have no connection with them!!

Paul

[47p2]

Apparently it's not a major job to refurbish the lever arm shock absorbers oneself
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[Jason]

I refurbished the Alvis ones myself, I found a guide on the internet and I used motorcycle fork oil as recomended by a motor vehicle maintenance tutor (when I was at college)

hope this helps
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[nqtraderman]

[Jason]

I can't remember the website I used but heres a link to some good pictures and details of which screws do which job.....

http://www.singercars.com/4ax/armstrong.html

hope that helps a bit.

p.s...take note of the sentence at the bottom of the page, they may just need fresh oil
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[nqtraderman]

Thanks for the link. There's a reasonable chance that fresh oil will be all they need, there are no leaks that I can see and although I could top up the oil in-situ it may be easier to remove them and replace the oil when they are on the bench, then I can move the arm up/down easier to get the air out.

There is a lot of debate on forums which oil to use in the shocks, but if you're happy with the motorbike fork oil you put in then I'll go with that too.

cheers
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[Jason]

there are different grades of fork oil though, give me 10 minutes I'll pop up to my shed and take a look which I used.
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[Jason]

just been up to shed to check, I used....

Silkolene SAE 20 heavy grade fork oil in 500ml tubs

my 4 shockers took just over 500ml so your best of getting 2.
if I remember correctly its about £10 per 500ml
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[nqtraderman]

Thanks Jason, very helpful, I'll make a note of that oil and the qty needed.

cheers
Bill
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