Re: rotary dampers/shocks

Jerome Yuzyk (jerome(at)supernet.ab.ca)
Thu, 17 Dec 1998 16:06:44 -0700

In article <3.0.5.32.19981217114451.00a6c740(at)www.tmb.com>, Brian Jones <bj(at)tmb.com> wrote: > What's the recommended repair for a a horrible rear supension on the
> '62 Series II Alpine with the rotary dampers? Is there a conversion to
> regular shocks? Can I/Should I get the dampers rebuilt?

They're supposed to be good (non-serviceable) forever... :)

Maybe you just need to fill them, but better to remove, drain, flush and refill them with something like 30W motorcycle fork oil. 

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