jackg
02-10-2009, 08:25 PM
My 96 TDi saloon passed its MOT with no advisory this week.
The tester said in passing that the rear shockers were a bit bouncy.
So I checked.
The off side is bouncy but the N/S is not, so one needs replacing.
Had a price from breakers for £20 for the complete unit (with spring).
Or £38 new shock absorber from VW.
If I got the S/H one I would try to fit it myself, but probably a garage for the new one.
The breakers I use a VW only and have used them a few times already.
So are there any horrors if you replace a shocker with a used one?
Never done the job so not sure if it is tricky or not.
Any opinions welcome.
Ta
The tester said in passing that the rear shockers were a bit bouncy.
So I checked.
The off side is bouncy but the N/S is not, so one needs replacing.
Had a price from breakers for £20 for the complete unit (with spring).
Or £38 new shock absorber from VW.
If I got the S/H one I would try to fit it myself, but probably a garage for the new one.
The breakers I use a VW only and have used them a few times already.
So are there any horrors if you replace a shocker with a used one?
Never done the job so not sure if it is tricky or not.
Any opinions welcome.
Ta