[DeTomaso] Alden Shock Repair

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Many Alden shocks leak from the simple o-ring that seals- sort of- the external damping adjustment near the bottom, not at the shock rod (which is much more serious). Hall used to repair them when they sold the things. Who did you buy it from?
 

 

 

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Folks,Noticed oil leaking from front Alden coil overaluminum shock.   Purchased 3/2005.   Although likely only 2000 miles on carsince then, they leak!!!   Anyone know of a rebuild kit or if rebuilding  ashock by yourself is doable?   Alden isin CA, and it would cost more to shipand pay rebuild charge than buy a new Shock likely!!!Also any hints in frontshock removal?Thanks!!!!  _______________________________________________ Detomaso Forum Managed   byPOCA Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing   listDeTomaso at poca.com   http://poca.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso_poca.com Tomanage your   subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use thelinks   above.
 
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   Many Alden shocks leak from the simple o-ring that seals- sort of- the
   external damping adjustment near the bottom, not at the shock rod
   (which is much more serious). Hall used to repair them when they sold
   the things. Who did you buy it from?

   -----Original Message-----
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Alden Shock Repair
    From: [1]detomaso at poca.com
   Folks, Noticed oil leaking from front Alden coil over aluminum shock.
   Purchased 3/200 5. Although likely only 2000 miles on car since then,
   they leak!!! Anyone know of a rebuild kit or if rebuilding a shock by
   yourself is doable? Alden is in CA, and it would cost more to ship and
   pay rebuild charge than buy a new Shoc k likely!!! Also any hints in
   front shock removal? Thanks!!!!
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