took my front shocks apart today an the oil was abit horrible,still damping good so i thought i should put new oil in an maybe use a fancy oil,any ideas on which oil?? an how much should i put back in? all parts have been bath cleaned and are good. thanks.

I would suggest contacting (PM) Oilman (OPIE Oils) on advice for that - they definitely know there stuff.[/quote]

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I hate to say it but if you took it apart without a big gaseous release (from shock not you ) then the seals are shot

The shocks are actually sealed units as they are gas pressurised

I have no idea what grade should be used. When I took my old ones apart what came out was like water but the shock was shot

I't might be worth a few cheeky emails to leda (if they re-exist again) and their like to see if they have any ideas

Also well worth a post on the TSS forum to see if duncan has any ideas

These was no gassy noise from either me or the shock no! well thats a bugger then,so are they mullerd now then,not worth puttin fresh oil in an givin them a try? i could use some hydrulic oil from work to see if they worked!! what does the gas do in the shock??

Is the shock a serviceable item?

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Turbocharging - the replacement for displacement

Strictly speaking no

The damppers are gas charged and there's no way to recharge the gas. However a suitable hp schraeder valve could be added

After that the guts are just old fashioned shim stacke and oil so easily serviced

Gas applies pressure to the oil to prevent it foaming leading to irregular and uncontrolled damping.

Unless you have a £2000 rebuildable Ohlins shock in your hands I'd just bin it for a new one.

Sorry!

John