dragon green 5 Posted July 17, 2012 Noticed a slight banging, more of a tap tap, coming from nsr,found the plastic cap has come loose and causing the irritating noise! But most alarmingly,a lot of oily grease all over the spring and shock, Can I buy one on its own ? Or what do I need to rebuild it ? Car is a my only form of transport ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted July 17, 2012 I believe you can buy the units on their own. from what KW UK have told me it'll be quarter of the price of a new set - whatever that is. As for rebuilding, i think it depends on what version you have. From what ive read on here v1's arent rebuildable (i have v1s). But you'd need to get in touch with KW Germany for confirmation. Also they'll want you to give them the number on that particular unit and they'll also want you to send them it. Which is a PITA i know. Though KW UK also said its unusual for one of their units to fail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted July 17, 2012 I've found a company that will sell me one, they are going to ring me tomorrow on the price ! I've got KW1s, and looking at all the exploded pics on the net ,they look rebuild able ! I will let you know how I get on ! Thanks Critical Mass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted July 19, 2012 I've ordered one rear shock,£196 !! I can send mine to Germany for rebuilding ! Only done 20k on them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted July 19, 2012 That black cap on mine isn't fixed to anything but the bumpstop, and it slides up and down the rod bit of shock. ---------- Post added at 10:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:20 AM ---------- With bits removed, looks like some screws there you can undo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 19, 2012 Dampers should only be replaced in pairs. If there is no threaded collar at the top of the damper, it's not rebuildable. Cheaper units have the top cap welded in place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Human Joist 10 Posted July 19, 2012 Are they not guaranteed for life? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted July 19, 2012 Let us know how you get on Dragon, company details etc will be helpful jsut in case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EJ Taylor 22 Posted July 19, 2012 Are they not guaranteed for life? pretty sure my v2s came with a 3 year warranty? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 19, 2012 I think only the V3s have a lifetime warranty? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted July 19, 2012 V1s have a 2 year guarantee,I've had mine 2 years 3months Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted July 29, 2012 Put the new rear one on Stripped the old one,pics don't do it justice,really an oily mess,considering I cleaned it ! Top "washer" just screws in,and doesn't seem to have any seal ! Actual damper is very jerky in operation and is certainly to blame ! New one cost me £196, took about a week to come from Germany,I ordered it through a company called K300,very helpful,not sure if I will rebuild the old one,can't believe I only got 20k out of them, my old AVO's I got over 100k Hoping this is just an isolated case ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
