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Shock absorber problem
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 3:57 am
by MaxMG
Can someone suggest a repairer (or repair) for Lumax shockers? One has ceased working on rear of car (oil level fine).
Thanks,
Ian (MaxMG)
Re: Shock absorber problem
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 5:19 am
by antijam
Depends where you are. If in the UK
Stevson overhauled and repaired all four of my Girlings last year (he does Luvax as well). Not particularly cheap at £700 and his paint job is a bit rubbish, but they work fine.
Re: Shock absorber problem
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 8:01 am
by Marv
If in the US. Send them to Worldwide Auto, Madison, Wisconsin. Not cheap either but his work is first class.
www.nosimport.com 800-362-1025
Marv Proctor
Rockford, IL TC5141
Re: Shock absorber problem
Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 8:04 am
by Steve Simmons
In the Western US, contact me for a rebuild source. Back east, Worldwide does great work.
Re: Shock absorber problem
Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 12:55 am
by MaxMG
Thanks for your responses. I'm UK so I'll give Stevson Motors a try, thanks antijam. I have drained the faulty one, removed the endcaps and now the pistons move freely, but re-assemble and fill up and no resistance. So it looks like a job for the experts and another hole in the pension!
Ian, MaxMG, Isle of Wight
Re: Shock absorber problem
Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 3:33 am
by Richard Withington
Try Raj Pattel in Leicester, he can rebuild shock absorbers replace link bushes etc. tel 0116 244 8103
No fancy reception etc. !!
Re: Shock absorber problem
Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 6:56 am
by ian fletcher
I can also recommend Raj. Rebuilt four Luvox dampers and replaced rubbers and pins for under £300 about two years ago. Taking two more Luvax dampers to him tomorrow. He rebuilds for Moss and NTG.
Cheers
Ian
Re: Shock absorber problem
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 3:11 am
by ian fletcher
Dropped off Luvax dampers to Raj in Leicester today. Will take approx 3 weeks and cost £65 to rebuild each damper and £20 for each link bush. A total of £210
Checked when my last ones were done and it's almost 5 years and the car is still not finished. Time flies when you're enjoying yourself !
Ian