stock shock oil leakage from body

[Zipperfish]

Hey is there suposed to be small holes where shock oil can leak out of the stock shock bodies? I'm in the process of refilling my shocks now and after I seal them and push the shaft to watch for re-coil, I notice that oil is leaking out from a small hole. I believe the hole is from where the plastic mold was removed from when it was made.

 

[espeng]

There should be no holes in the shockbody. You should get it replaced if you want a balanced car.

 

[Error401]

Simply stated, leakage bad. Also is a weak point for a potential breakage, also bad.

 

[Mugen-Racer]

Bad..... shouldn't have any leaks. I had the same problem. Thought it was normal until I saw the kit hanging on the shelf at the LHS. When you seperate the shocks to put them together, that's like the weakest part, unless you take a knife and seperate it smooth.. Like a plastic model kit. I used to just bend it back and forth and it came out, but that's a no no.... I just ended up sealing it off with some epoxy until I can afford the aluminum shocks.

 

[Zipperfish]

I sealed them up with some super glue. I'll monitor them after the next few runs and replace as needed. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[RatzoRC]

Glue wont do it

Its hard to stick glue to oil, no matter how clean you get it.
Get a new set for 10 bucks at your LHS and use an exacto knife
to cut the burrs off the tree.

 

[dougc]

OK here is the deal Call HPI and tell them that you have a small whole from where you think the platic tree came off of it. They will tell you to send the shock to them. They had a recall on shocks like yours. but i can't find any info on it. The good part is they will replace your shock they bad part is you will have to wait 2 weeks to get it back
Doug