c5 rear suspension strut

[blazeman999]

Hi there, help!
I have a leaking o/s rear suspension strut. Corrosion at joint with sphere.
I could not get a new one locally so got a used set off ebay and was assured it was compatible,
should have known better.
It looks the same. Apart from the female thread that the hydraulic pipe fits in to is a good bit larger than the original.
Is there an adaptor? Or can I get a new pipe made up with a male union to fit larger thread?
Thanks newbe

I have a c5 2002 2,0l hdi estate,

[Lighty]

Obviously there will always be some genius who can make an adapter, but tbh, it would be tricky. You basically have the wrong strut, and I would peruse the correct one if I were you.

[citronut]

this breakers had a few C5's last time i visited them and there pricing is very good

Woodgates & son
01233 850303
High Halden just above Tenterden

[1275jstrap]

The one with the small thread is off the standard Hydractive 3 and the one with the large thread is off the Hydractive 3+ easyest way to tell is if the car has a sport button in the middle of the up and down buttons its the large thread and visa versa.

[blazeman999]

thanks for all the replies. bit the bullet and purchased a new one. incidentaly the price just increased in january by 30 quid but managed to get one at old price.