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Author Topic: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?  (Read 1700 times)

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How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« on: 27 May 2014, 19:36:30 »
Hello,

My 2001 3.0 Elite has a leaking rear shock absorber (red fluid oozing out).

I need to discover if my car has self-leveling shock absorbers on the rear?

Found a good link for how to replace them:

http://oldsite.omegaowners.com//forum/YaBB.pl?num=1208460516

But need to know which shock absorber to buy?

Many thanks,

Andy
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #1 on: 27 May 2014, 19:42:54 »
look at the shocks closley .. if they each have a thin tube connected to them, that joins up and then runs towards the front of the car, you have self levelling as that is the airline that adjusts them. The air pump is behind the front offside wing
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #2 on: 27 May 2014, 19:45:21 »
When you first turn the ignition key you will hear a pump run for a few seconds, this is the suspension pump priming the system, it is located just forward of the drivers side front wheel arch.
Also you will find small bore pipes going to the shockers. this will indicate if self leveling is present.
Gary.  :y
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #3 on: 27 May 2014, 20:00:22 »
Just gone under the car and the shock absorber has a small black pipe attached to the side near the top.

I gather this is self-leveling?

How much are these shock-absorbers? I hope they are not dealer only!

Cheers,

Andy


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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #4 on: 27 May 2014, 20:03:13 »
Quote from: viper on 27 May 2014, 20:00:22
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How much are these shock-absorbers?

About £150 a pair on Trade Club

 
Quote from: viper on 27 May 2014, 20:00:22
I hope they are not dealer only!

 ....

Afraid so  :(
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #5 on: 27 May 2014, 20:07:25 »
The only good news is the guide on here is spot on.............even i managed to do mine :)
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #6 on: 27 May 2014, 20:09:26 »
What is Trade Club?

Never heard of it?  :-\
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #7 on: 27 May 2014, 20:13:35 »
Easy check...

Do your rear shocks have a 6" rubber sleeve in the middle?

If yes, self levelling :y

If not, they will have been replaced with normal ones... not ideal...

Facelift Elites would all have left the factory with self levelling rear suspension btw :y
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #8 on: 27 May 2014, 20:22:54 »
Yes - the rubber sleeve is there = self-leveling.

The cheapest I can find per side is £128.40 per side from Vauxhall's ebay site.

That's expensive! Sadly, I do not appear to qualify for Trade Club!

How much more money does this car eat????

Cheers,

Andy
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #9 on: 27 May 2014, 20:26:49 »
Put up your location and see if somebody close by to you could sort out them on TC for you...about £75 each side on TC
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #10 on: 27 May 2014, 20:35:06 »
I live in:-

South Shields

Tyne & Wear

Cheers :y
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #11 on: 27 May 2014, 20:37:40 »
I cant offer any help as live in Kent,sorry ::)
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #12 on: 27 May 2014, 20:46:23 »
Quote from: viper on 27 May 2014, 20:22:54
Yes - the rubber sleeve is there = self-leveling.

The cheapest I can find per side is £128.40 per side from Vauxhall's ebay site.

That's expensive! Sadly, I do not appear to qualify for Trade Club!

How much more money does this car eat????

Cheers,

Andy
Rather than fret about it, pop in to local VX dealer and ask for best price :y will still be £100 each most likely, but better than a knick in the knackers with a sharp boot...

That Vauxhall ebay shop is pigging expensive... the price of laziness, imho :y
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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #13 on: 27 May 2014, 20:53:11 »
Simple mathematics now ... Items cost £128 x 2 = £256 direct from VX

same items purchased using Trade Club around £75 x 2 = £150

Difference is £106

Cost of getting a trade club card via Autobahnstormers ... £25

saving on this one transaction ... £81.00 .. plus future savings throughout the year .. :)

IMHO .. no brainer ...

http://www.autobahnstormers.org.uk/index.php/mainmenu-how-to-join

Go for it :)

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Re: How do I know if I have Self-Leveling suspension?
« Reply #14 on: 27 May 2014, 20:56:47 »
Thanks for that.

I just join them and I will be eligible for Trade Club?

If so I will join right away.

Many thanks for letting me know of this :y

cheers,

Andy
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