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Length of speedo cable and shock refurb
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 2:12 pm
Author: G
Hi,Looking for n.o.s. speedo for my a4 resto if possible.Looking in parts catalogue there are two listed one being 5cm longer that the other.Any ideas which I need please ?
Secondly I have the original rear shocks that are in need of a clean up , has anyone had them done in the past
Thanks g
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:47 pm
Author: z1bman
i can only see one listed & the part no supersedes to this no 54001-040 £26 cradley have it in stock
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:57 pm
Author: G
Cheers mate
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:58 pm
Author: garyd
How do you identify original shocks?
I have a reasonable set with 'Japan' stamped into the top mount...are they original?
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:12 pm
Author: G
Good point Gary.Just checked mine and havent even got that stamped on ! if Ive got reps ( was told they were original) would just get a new rep set I think
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:15 pm
Author: G
Got the cable ordered , thanks again
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:35 pm
Author: z1bman
i don't think the shocks have made in Japan on them?
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:40 pm
Author: G
Mine have no id whatsoever
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:00 pm
Author: z1bman
i do not think they have anything stamped on the top eye but may have a date code on the bottom eye?
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:15 pm
Author: Garry.L
Original shocks have a small hole for a dowel pin below the top mounting eye (above the chrome shroud) Pattern ones don't have this.....
Can just be seen on this pic of my old A4....
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:29 pm
Author: G
Thanks Gary,mine have the holes.Just need to get them cleaned up now
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:55 pm
Author: Garry.L
G wrote:Thanks Gary,mine have the holes.Just need to get them cleaned up now
There is a thread (somewhere) in the projects section (I think) showing a strip and re-build of a set of original shocks. Your problem comes when you start wanting to re-chrome the bits which can get quite expensive compared to £50 for a set of pattern ones from Z-Power in nice shiny blingy chrome.