64EK26 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hope this is in the right section..... Has anyone totally stripped down and refurbished a Luvax shock absorber, if so what is in them? Also what fluid should they be filled with, oil?, Hydraulic Fluid?, Brake Fluid? or what Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hope this is in the right section..... Has anyone totally stripped down and refurbished a Luvax shock absorber, if so what is in them? Also what fluid should they be filled with, oil?, Hydraulic Fluid?, Brake Fluid? or what Cheers Richard Hi Richard, I take it this is for a Bedford MW? The army in their servicing instructions specified the normal brake fluid of that time. As brake fluid was a 'vegetable base' or as they say now synthetic, I think using a mineral oil could destroy the rubber seal on the shaft. That is the only rubber seal in the assembly. So I use a DOT4 brake fluid without any issues.. If removed I flush the cylinder out by removing the top cover plate and refitting with a new gasket. cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64EK26 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Hi Richard Thanks, yes it is for the MWC that I am currently restoring (see restoration thread) Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack neville Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I have only just completed two full sets of Luvax dampers for two Morris Tilly's. Total strip down and reassembly. A bit fiddly but simple enough. You will need a press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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