Front Suspension problem!

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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by Darrell » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:37 pm

It does mean under articulation as the spring flattens the axles will move further forward.
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by TomBod08 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:38 pm

One more thing! My sump is leaking oil, think I need a washer for it. Has anyone else had problems with it?
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by TomBod08 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:38 pm

Ladaman wrote:I'm only in Huddersfield. I can help if you want.
What part of Huddersfield do you live in?
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by Jordi » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:39 pm

Might just need nipping up. Failing that when you do an oil change next just take the sump plug and washed to any motor factors. They usually have a load of various sizes you can match it too.
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by TomBod08 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:40 pm

Dammit! Just changed the oil as well, then about a week after I noticed the leak :lol:
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by Darrell » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:44 pm

You can undo it a little and then wrap some PTFE tape around it and tighten it back up.
That's what I did last time I changed the transfer box oil and it leaked a little.
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by TomBod08 » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:45 pm

Did it work? I would imagine it still seeping through and eroding over time.
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by Ladaman » Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:47 pm

TomBod08 wrote:
Ladaman wrote:I'm only in Huddersfield. I can help if you want.
What part of Huddersfield do you live in?

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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by Darrell » Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:08 am

TomBod08 wrote:Did it work? I would imagine it still seeping through and eroding over time.
Worked fine, been like it for years :thumbup:

But it doesn't get anywhere near as hot as an engine, but ptfe is rated to "260 degree C" continuous use :thumbup:

And next time your get probably get a new washer.
I just wrapped it around a few threads, more like string than tape, if you get what I mean.
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Re: Front Suspension problem!

Post by TomBod08 » Mon Sep 16, 2013 12:13 am

Will give that a try then, definitely a cheap option cheers
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