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(Message started by: magnetono59 on Jul 18^th, 2007, 12:38pm)

Title: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by magnetono59 on Jul 18^th, 2007, 12:38pm

My estate failed the NCT same as MOT due to leaking rear shock absorber. I am quoted Euro 450 for one shock and I am advised to fit a pair. When labour is added the cost will be more than the car is worth. Is there a cheaper equivilant shock on the market. It is an executive estate so the self levelling facility is not provided as far as I know. I would appreciate any help or advice with this problem.

Title: Re: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by petehull on Jul 18^th, 2007, 1:11pm

Try this company.... :D

http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk/Shock_Absorbers_Rear_Detail.cfm

Good prices and good service...

hth

Pete

Title: Re: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by magnetono59 on Jul 18^th, 2007, 2:32pm

I had contacted this company earlier and am awaiting a reply.

Title: Re: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by sector-9 on Jul 18^th, 2007, 6:33pm

All the estates have self-levelling rear suspension, however many people just fit standard dampers when the originals fail.

Darren

Title: Re: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by magnetono59 on Jul 19^th, 2007, 10:48am

Do you mean that standard saloon shocks will do the job. Will they fit OK.

Title: Re: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by martin_rowe on Jul 19^th, 2007, 1:05pm

sorry, estates have to have the correct dampers only available as OE, they are BOGE units, may be available from a dealer, last time I had some they were cheeper from main agent. saloon dampers do not fit.

Title: Re: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jul 19^th, 2007, 4:04pm

No chance of fitting the rear dampers from the earlier Granda Scorpio estate ?

Title: Re: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by martin_rowe on Jul 19^th, 2007, 5:01pm

was there a mk3 granada estate ?.

Title: Re: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by martin_rowe on Jul 19^th, 2007, 5:11pm

well found a listing for mk3 estate, rear shox for saloon & h/back, all non self leveling, so may be the same as scorp.

Title: Re: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jul 19^th, 2007, 7:39pm

on 07/19/07 at 17:01:03, martin_rowe wrote:

was there a mk3 granada estate ?.

Hope so.

Or I was driving an invisible car around for nearly 6 years !

Title: Re: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by magnetono59 on Jul 19^th, 2007, 8:02pm

Halfords say that they can supply the shocks at around Euro80.
I am doubtful but will check it out.

Title: Re: Estate Rear Shock Absorbers
Post by scorpio_man on Jul 19^th, 2007, 9:54pm

hi there

afaik, the estate has a different rear (wishbone) mounting, so saloon shockers won't fit.

try Ashley Banks Ltd

Nivomat Short Absorbers

5, Kings Street Industrial Estate

Langtoft
Peterborough

Cambridgeshire
PE6 9NF

Tel: 01778 560651