Re: Shock Absorber Leaking HELP!
those bolts holdin shock may have to be cut with a torch also on all of
them writesoon! |
Re: Shock Absorber Leaking HELP!
I agree, it's a PITA. I cheat - a good impact wrench solves all those
problems <g>. On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 03:49:58 UTC "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote: > I've tried using that before, but on a Cherokee I find it's a PITA to hold > two wrenches in the very confined space, let alone trying to break a rusted > nut free. I'd much rather clamp some vice grips on the old shock and break > the nut free out on the open with a socket wrench. > > My .02 > > Carl > > "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-dMFffIwgHPBS@anon.none.net... > >I was going to say the same thing - the shock looks dry above the > > brake line level but the leak is most often around the seal at the top > > of the cylinder where the rod goes in (hidden by the skirt) and the > > leak runs down the whole shock. > > > > In addition to the other answers, if you look at the top of the mount > > you will usually see a bit of the rod continue above the threaded part > > where the big nut goes. Some ar hex, others flattened, some just > > round. In any case, you can usually get a wrench or visegrips on that > > top tit to hold the rod as you take the top nut off or intall the new > > one. > > > > On Mon, 4 Sep 2006 20:19:53 UTC "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> > > wrote: > > > >> Jay wrote: > >> > Hi again, > >> > > >> > Well it looks like I have a further problem with my 1996 Cerokee! > >> > After taking a back-road home last night which although was a little > >> > bumpy it wasn't that bad, I noticed this morning that I have an oil > >> > leak under the Jeep. It looks like it is coming from the shock > >> > absorber > >> > Here is a photo: > >> > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jay.jon...ges/shocks.jpg > >> > >> I'd be checking the brake line just in case..... > >> > >> > So anyway a few questions: > >> > > >> > 1) Should I replace both shock absorbers at the front at the same > >> > time? > >> > >> Yes > >> > >> > 2) How easy is this to do for a complete novice? > >> > >> Very easy (if you have the proper tools) And what other > >> excuse do you need to buy those tools than having to fix > >> something. > >> > >> > 3) How much should I be paying for a shock absorber? > >> > >> Varies. May as well check around for what a full set > >> will cost. Some stores run a buy three get one free. > >> (fourwheelparts had a special not too long ago) looks like > >> they still do. http://www.fourwheelparts.com/4wp/index.asp > >> > >> I use Edelbrock IAS shocks, good for off road bumpies and > >> fairly good on the highway. You get what you pay for. > >> > >> > 4) How long would it take a skilled mechanic to replace a shock > >> > absorber? > >> > >> As long as the book says it takes. :) > >> > > > > > > -- > > Will Honea > > -- Will Honea |
Re: Shock Absorber Leaking HELP!
I agree, it's a PITA. I cheat - a good impact wrench solves all those
problems <g>. On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 03:49:58 UTC "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote: > I've tried using that before, but on a Cherokee I find it's a PITA to hold > two wrenches in the very confined space, let alone trying to break a rusted > nut free. I'd much rather clamp some vice grips on the old shock and break > the nut free out on the open with a socket wrench. > > My .02 > > Carl > > "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-dMFffIwgHPBS@anon.none.net... > >I was going to say the same thing - the shock looks dry above the > > brake line level but the leak is most often around the seal at the top > > of the cylinder where the rod goes in (hidden by the skirt) and the > > leak runs down the whole shock. > > > > In addition to the other answers, if you look at the top of the mount > > you will usually see a bit of the rod continue above the threaded part > > where the big nut goes. Some ar hex, others flattened, some just > > round. In any case, you can usually get a wrench or visegrips on that > > top tit to hold the rod as you take the top nut off or intall the new > > one. > > > > On Mon, 4 Sep 2006 20:19:53 UTC "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> > > wrote: > > > >> Jay wrote: > >> > Hi again, > >> > > >> > Well it looks like I have a further problem with my 1996 Cerokee! > >> > After taking a back-road home last night which although was a little > >> > bumpy it wasn't that bad, I noticed this morning that I have an oil > >> > leak under the Jeep. It looks like it is coming from the shock > >> > absorber > >> > Here is a photo: > >> > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jay.jon...ges/shocks.jpg > >> > >> I'd be checking the brake line just in case..... > >> > >> > So anyway a few questions: > >> > > >> > 1) Should I replace both shock absorbers at the front at the same > >> > time? > >> > >> Yes > >> > >> > 2) How easy is this to do for a complete novice? > >> > >> Very easy (if you have the proper tools) And what other > >> excuse do you need to buy those tools than having to fix > >> something. > >> > >> > 3) How much should I be paying for a shock absorber? > >> > >> Varies. May as well check around for what a full set > >> will cost. Some stores run a buy three get one free. > >> (fourwheelparts had a special not too long ago) looks like > >> they still do. http://www.fourwheelparts.com/4wp/index.asp > >> > >> I use Edelbrock IAS shocks, good for off road bumpies and > >> fairly good on the highway. You get what you pay for. > >> > >> > 4) How long would it take a skilled mechanic to replace a shock > >> > absorber? > >> > >> As long as the book says it takes. :) > >> > > > > > > -- > > Will Honea > > -- Will Honea |
Re: Shock Absorber Leaking HELP!
I agree, it's a PITA. I cheat - a good impact wrench solves all those
problems <g>. On Tue, 5 Sep 2006 03:49:58 UTC "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote: > I've tried using that before, but on a Cherokee I find it's a PITA to hold > two wrenches in the very confined space, let alone trying to break a rusted > nut free. I'd much rather clamp some vice grips on the old shock and break > the nut free out on the open with a socket wrench. > > My .02 > > Carl > > "Will Honea" <whonea@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:JxX2tWiP5BNp-pn2-dMFffIwgHPBS@anon.none.net... > >I was going to say the same thing - the shock looks dry above the > > brake line level but the leak is most often around the seal at the top > > of the cylinder where the rod goes in (hidden by the skirt) and the > > leak runs down the whole shock. > > > > In addition to the other answers, if you look at the top of the mount > > you will usually see a bit of the rod continue above the threaded part > > where the big nut goes. Some ar hex, others flattened, some just > > round. In any case, you can usually get a wrench or visegrips on that > > top tit to hold the rod as you take the top nut off or intall the new > > one. > > > > On Mon, 4 Sep 2006 20:19:53 UTC "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> > > wrote: > > > >> Jay wrote: > >> > Hi again, > >> > > >> > Well it looks like I have a further problem with my 1996 Cerokee! > >> > After taking a back-road home last night which although was a little > >> > bumpy it wasn't that bad, I noticed this morning that I have an oil > >> > leak under the Jeep. It looks like it is coming from the shock > >> > absorber > >> > Here is a photo: > >> > http://homepage.ntlworld.com/jay.jon...ges/shocks.jpg > >> > >> I'd be checking the brake line just in case..... > >> > >> > So anyway a few questions: > >> > > >> > 1) Should I replace both shock absorbers at the front at the same > >> > time? > >> > >> Yes > >> > >> > 2) How easy is this to do for a complete novice? > >> > >> Very easy (if you have the proper tools) And what other > >> excuse do you need to buy those tools than having to fix > >> something. > >> > >> > 3) How much should I be paying for a shock absorber? > >> > >> Varies. May as well check around for what a full set > >> will cost. Some stores run a buy three get one free. > >> (fourwheelparts had a special not too long ago) looks like > >> they still do. http://www.fourwheelparts.com/4wp/index.asp > >> > >> I use Edelbrock IAS shocks, good for off road bumpies and > >> fairly good on the highway. You get what you pay for. > >> > >> > 4) How long would it take a skilled mechanic to replace a shock > >> > absorber? > >> > >> As long as the book says it takes. :) > >> > > > > > > -- > > Will Honea > > -- Will Honea |
Re: Shock Absorber Leaking HELP!
And a compressor is REALLY handy!
Jeff DeWitt billy ray wrote: > It is doubtful his bride knows what is involved. > > > "Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message > news:4m4378F4digbU1@individual.net... > >>>If you think your bride will go for it this would be a perfect >>>opportunity to buy that air compressor. >> >>To turn 4 nuts? Dude, i need your help when i decide to buy a fuel >>injection unit. >>-- >>Stupendous Man, >>Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty >> > > > |
Re: Shock Absorber Leaking HELP!
And a compressor is REALLY handy!
Jeff DeWitt billy ray wrote: > It is doubtful his bride knows what is involved. > > > "Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message > news:4m4378F4digbU1@individual.net... > >>>If you think your bride will go for it this would be a perfect >>>opportunity to buy that air compressor. >> >>To turn 4 nuts? Dude, i need your help when i decide to buy a fuel >>injection unit. >>-- >>Stupendous Man, >>Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty >> > > > |
Re: Shock Absorber Leaking HELP!
And a compressor is REALLY handy!
Jeff DeWitt billy ray wrote: > It is doubtful his bride knows what is involved. > > > "Stupendous Man" <spam@trap.com> wrote in message > news:4m4378F4digbU1@individual.net... > >>>If you think your bride will go for it this would be a perfect >>>opportunity to buy that air compressor. >> >>To turn 4 nuts? Dude, i need your help when i decide to buy a fuel >>injection unit. >>-- >>Stupendous Man, >>Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty >> > > > |
Re: Shock Absorber Leaking HELP!
> And a compressor is REALLY handy!
You bet it is, but a neophyte should be doing it by hand for a while rather than breaking every fastener in sight. |
Re: Shock Absorber Leaking HELP!
> And a compressor is REALLY handy!
You bet it is, but a neophyte should be doing it by hand for a while rather than breaking every fastener in sight. |
Re: Shock Absorber Leaking HELP!
> And a compressor is REALLY handy!
You bet it is, but a neophyte should be doing it by hand for a while rather than breaking every fastener in sight. |
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