Euan, If it will do any good, there is a specification in the MB manuals that gives a measure to the amount of acceptable fluid leakage. It is actually more than most cars ever leak, if it would be any help to you in arguing your case. I dont have the number in front of me, but it does exist and someone will probably pipe up with it soon.
These shocks are hundreds of dollars here in USA. As I am sure you know, they are not shocks at all, but hydraulic cylinders connected to nitrogen filled spheres. There is a possiblity that a local hydraulics repair shop could re-seal them for you for a nominal price. Or maybe just take them out, clean them up real well, re-install and claim rebuilds. You're correct, it is unjust. Were you not under undue stress, I would suggest the only real soulution would be to ship your five speed to me here in the states, where the inspection people only care about collecting the tax, er.. inspection fee. Richard --- Euan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi there folks > > This is so unjust. My 1985 300TD has failed its Warrant of Fitness > because > the rear hydraulic shock units on the self-levelling suspension are > leaking > tiny amounts of fluid. Result: automatic rejection 'cos WOFs cannot > be > issued in NZ for vehicles with dodgy shocks. > > Now, you tell me: how often would these WOF inspectors detect a > leaking gas > shock? I'll tell you. Hardly ever. The two rear gas shocks on my > Toyota > Hilux 4WD were filled with nothing but rust and dust . They fell > apart when > I replaced them - after the vehicle had survived several WOF > inspections, > that is. > > Anyway, I'm needing two units to replace mine. Does anyone have a set > in > good condition going spare? Part number is A123 320 07 03. My vehicle > number > is WDB123190 2F 043108. > > Alternatively, I have been quoted half the MB dealer price for a > no-star > pair from the manufacturer, parallel-imported into NZ. What's the > story > here? How is that the manufacturer sells the units independently like > this? > > Cheers > > Euan > > 1985 300TD 5-spd manual > 201K miles > > _______________________________ > > Euan S Kennedy > 5 Banks Avenue > Shirley, Christchurch 8061 > New Zealand > > Phone +64 3 980 5712 > Cellphone 027 326 3245 > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
