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MG TD TF 1500 - Armstrong damper fluid level check

On my list of things to do is to check the fluid levels on the dampers. One of those nitnoid items that I have been putting off. They don't leak and seem to be firm in rebound, but the last time those were serviced was 23 years ago when I got them back from World Wide. I have the fluid (fork oil) if needed. I assume to check them, the car needs to be level and Weight On Wheels. While I think I can access the fronts fairly easily, the rear shocks look to be a challenge to get to let alone top off if needed. I really don't want to remove them, so is there a way to check/refill them in-situ? Also, is my assumption that the car should be level and under load (WOW) when doing that correct? I don't have a lift, so I'm relegated to the garage floor. Jim


Jim Rice

Girling or Armstrong? Even after 23 years, unless they are leaking, there should not be any issue with loss of fluid.

If there is, I would contact Jeff at WorldWide. As I remember, he guarantees them from leaking for life.

If you do find them low, remember that you do need a small air gap at the top
Bruce Cunha

I agree with Bruce. Unless you’ve noticed leakage from around the shaft I wouldn’t mess with them. If there is leakage then send it/them back to Peter. They do have a lifetime guarantee.

You said the rebound is firm which tells me there is sufficient fluid in the reservoirs. Also, unless you have ordered new O rings for the caps I wouldn’t remove the caps until I had them in hand. Chances are they will require replacement once they’ve been disturbed.
W A Chasser

Thanks guys....guess I'll cross these off the list. One less nitnoid to address!

Jim
Jim Rice

Peter at Worldwide. Bill got it right. Jeff is the distributor guy.
Bruce Cunha

This thread was discussed between 04/05/2023 and 06/05/2023

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