JHZR2
Staff member
I am doing engine mounts on my 81 240D. I have to remove the engine shock to lift the engine, in order to do mounts.
The car is very clean, the shock looks like it is in good shape. How do I know if it is good?
If I push the shaft all the way in, should it extend back out?
Likewise, if I pull the shaft all the way out, should it pull back in?
When I push it, should I feel any change in how resistive it is? Should I hear anything? Along the travel, I feel two spots where it gets easier for a fraction of a mm, then keeps up the resistance. When moving it along the full length of travel, I hear what Id call a fluid sound, like there is some oil in there moving between chambers.
Any recommendations on how to test?
Thanks!
The car is very clean, the shock looks like it is in good shape. How do I know if it is good?
If I push the shaft all the way in, should it extend back out?
Likewise, if I pull the shaft all the way out, should it pull back in?
When I push it, should I feel any change in how resistive it is? Should I hear anything? Along the travel, I feel two spots where it gets easier for a fraction of a mm, then keeps up the resistance. When moving it along the full length of travel, I hear what Id call a fluid sound, like there is some oil in there moving between chambers.
Any recommendations on how to test?
Thanks!