The trader i bought my car from fitted a new rear shock for the mot, I took the car to work today to give it a check over.
On the way, theres a knock from the back.
Up on the ramp, I found the new shock had the dust boot flapping around.
Its a Sachs 315439, which Euro say is listed for my car. Ive had a google, and cant see any other part numbers. Vauxhall said the Tourers had bigger rear shocks, and wanted £450 +vat.
OEM Shock Piston Dia 18mm
Sachs Shock Piston Dia 13mm
OEM Body Dia 60mm
Sachs Body Dia 44mm
So its no wonder, the dust cover, which is just an interferance fit, doesnt sit on the Sachs unit.
Under the car, i could also push up / compress the OSR suspension, but couldnt budge the NSR, so the shock is softer too.
Is this a known / common thing? Any alternative other than OEM?
On the way, theres a knock from the back.
Up on the ramp, I found the new shock had the dust boot flapping around.
Its a Sachs 315439, which Euro say is listed for my car. Ive had a google, and cant see any other part numbers. Vauxhall said the Tourers had bigger rear shocks, and wanted £450 +vat.
OEM Shock Piston Dia 18mm
Sachs Shock Piston Dia 13mm
OEM Body Dia 60mm
Sachs Body Dia 44mm
So its no wonder, the dust cover, which is just an interferance fit, doesnt sit on the Sachs unit.
Under the car, i could also push up / compress the OSR suspension, but couldnt budge the NSR, so the shock is softer too.
Is this a known / common thing? Any alternative other than OEM?
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