Did i do wrong?

406 V6 · Unread post by **406 V6** » 12 May 2005, 23:41

Guys, i changed the spheres ontthe C5 for the petrol ones (again - i had the original due to a visit to the dealer), 'cos i noticed the left side a tad bit harder than the right.
I followed the same procedure as always with the C5, but when unscrewing the left one, the oil was all bubblish, what i found very odd indeed...
So, with everything in place, some citaerobics (i got to do a bit more) and i noticed the left ram creacking a bit, a very subtle noise.
As i have little LDS left, i raised it, pulled the boot up and sprayed a bit of WD-40. No more creaking. Can this spraying damage anything? now it's supposed to be done with LHM/LDS...
Thanks

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 13 May 2005, 00:31

Cant believe this surface of the suspension ram is in direct contact with the LDS. As it is not in direct contact with LHM on BX/Xantia/XM with front struts.
Suppose any kind of lube would do the job.
The good old approach applying some grease would probably be the most longlasting lubing ...

inthemicz · Unread post by **inthemicz** » 13 May 2005, 00:46

Please remember WD-40 is not a Lubricant. Grease does seem to be the best idea, although not having heard of this problem before. I'm sure that someone else will know the correct solution.

ssray · Unread post by **ssray** » 14 May 2005, 01:50

The solvents in wd40 rot rubber,gt85 better. used to use in my biking days on me forks in winter, when i was single and a bit dafter(single 6 bikes, married none[V])