Ansmann big-bore shocks leaking

[DB420]

Hi everyone,

This is my first "serious" post on this forum.
I have a bit of a problem with the shocks on the car I almost finished building.
All 4 big bore shocks which came with my Ansmann X2TE are leaking.
The one's in front only leak a bit but those in the back lose their oil on a daily basis.
I already rebuild them once but I can see no improvement. It seems they are leaking between the shock body and the lower shock cover.
The oil I received with the kit states it's density is 200#; is this oil too thin?

Hope I get this problem solved as this seems to be a cool kit.

Greets,

[jasonrcb]

I had the same problem with mine,after speaking with woody you need to either put a thicker seal or 2 seals on the bottom cap that screws into the body then problem solved

hope that helps

[DB420]

Originally Posted by jasonrcb

I had the same problem with mine,after speaking with woody you need to either put a thicker seal or 2 seals on the bottom cap that screws into the body then problem solved

hope that helps

Is this one of the o-rings I have to replace? or is it one of the washers? what replacement part did you use?

grtz,

[guysat]

I had the same problem, it was the o-ring for me, I fitted smaller o-rings in the end & that cured it. Had to do front & rear.
The small o-rings meant that the tighter fit didn't get caught up in the thread & cap

[les]

If you fit 2 o rings it will stop the leaking

[Robbiejuk]

I am guessing it will look a bit like this.



I am sure one of the guys above will clarify this. I haven't had to do this to mine myself yet but I do have one set that needs a re-build as they were pretty low on shock oil when I took them apart.

[DB420]

Originally Posted by Robbiejuk

I am guessing it will look a bit like this.



I am sure one of the guys above will clarify this. I haven't had to do this to mine myself yet but I do have one set that needs a re-build as they were pretty low on shock oil when I took them apart.

Thanks for posting this detailed picture; if this stops the leaking I will post it ASAP!

[madmax]

dont forget to use a good thick grease on the o rings to seal them up.
diff grease works well, that's what i use and have never had a problem.

[MikePimlott]

Originally Posted by Robbiejuk

I am guessing it will look a bit like this.



I am sure one of the guys above will clarify this. I haven't had to do this to mine myself yet but I do have one set that needs a re-build as they were pretty low on shock oil when I took them apart.

No! You need to fit 2 of the large black o-rings that go over the cartridge threads.

[nosequehacer]

Originally Posted by MikePimlott

No! You need to fit 2 of the large black o-rings that go over the cartridge threads.

I think so too, or you can use teflon tape.

[Robbiejuk]

Sorry guys, have updated it to be correct now.



Have also modded the original picture so nobody gets confused

[MikePimlott]

Spot on, cheers Robbie

[budfish]

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[Dandare]

Are these 125001050-8 O rings available to buy anywhere online, or anywhere at all ??

Maybe TC Models do but i can't seem to enlarge the image to see:

http://www.tcmodels.net/index.php?pa...mart&Itemid=71

[Cameo]

Originally Posted by Dandare

Are these 125001050-8 O rings available to buy anywhere online, or anywhere at all ??

Maybe TC Models do but i can't seem to enlarge the image to see:

http://www.tcmodels.net/index.php?pa...mart&Itemid=71

Yes thats the correct part number for tcmodels you have to get the complete O ring kit.

I can't be sure but I think I used the ones from somewhere in my standard bore shocks