LHM leak - driver side rear strut return

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bllewellyn
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Post by bllewellyn »

It seems to be sorted out now - in fact it was the plastic return pipe from the rear height corrector which was leaking (which runs alongside the return from both rear struts). I followed docchevron1472's advice and spliced in a new bit of pipe. My first attempt didn't quite work (I was still getting occasional drips) but after the second go I now seem to be drip free.

Whilst I was under the car I also patched the exhaust pipe with gun gum - when I put my foot down it was starting to sound like i had a boy racer mobile! Turns out there were a few small holes on the kink in the pipe under the middle of the car. I also had to treat some rust which had formed on the boot seals either side - a bit of filler and sealant was also needed.

Oh yes - I took some pictures. Still in pretty good shape after 18 years I reckon - although the paintwork and trim do need touching up in a few places. Don't know if this is the right place to post them - let me know if it isn't!

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