Length of speedo cable and shock refurb

[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

[z1bman]

i can only see one listed & the part no supersedes to this no 54001-040 £26 cradley have it in stock

[G]

Cheers mate

[garyd]

How do you identify original shocks?

I have a reasonable set with 'Japan' stamped into the top mount...are they original?

[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

[G]

Got the cable ordered , thanks again

[z1bman]

i don't think the shocks have made in Japan on them?

[G]

Mine have no id whatsoever

[z1bman]

i do not think they have anything stamped on the top eye but may have a date code on the bottom eye?

[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....

[G]

Thanks Gary,mine have the holes.Just need to get them cleaned up now

[Garry.L]

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.