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Leaking Suspension Strut Top

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Hi All,
Just noticed LHM oil coming from suspesion strut top;- see pic link;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/ ... rutTop.jpg


Is there a seal between the top of strut top and the black rounded bit underneath ?, and if there is, can it be obtained seperately. Bloody Cits, just when you think all is quiet, they rear up and bite your bum. :(
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Sure its not simply the sphere seal ?

You have a PM on how to trace down the strut top seal.
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A better picture would help a lot... that one is too out of focus and in too close to be able to make out much from it...maybe a couple of pictures from different angles and a bit further back...

AFAIK the only possible leak points for a strut top would be the sphere mounting face, the pipe union, or the nut at the top. (The latter being very unlikely - just prise the plastic cap off the top to check that possibility)

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Leaking Suspension Strut Top

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Hi Anders and Simon,
Piccy was a bit iffy I know, it was just getting dark when I took it. It seems that there are 2 seals in there somewhere, according to Cit main dealer , and being proved by Anders. I have ordered those, about a week they said, so will have to keep putting in the LHM. I will get this done and MOT`ed then bung it in for a TD, but a basic one, I think.
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Leaking Suspension Strut Top

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Hi Anders,
The leaky suspension top was only a slightly loose union nut holding the supply pipe to suspension top. Nipped it up and goodbye leak.
I have some suspension leg seals now--useless, nearly £10-
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Nearly £10 wasted on parts following an advice not fitting the bill :shock:
- plus all your labour and swearing :roll:
- how can I ever pay you back :cry:
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sealy you HE HE HE
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