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How bad would you say my DRC leak is?

Old 12-25-2008, 06:06 PM
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Default How bad would you say my DRC leak is?

<center><img src="http://www.kemsf.com/RS4/images/pass_drc_leak.jpg"></center><p>Putting the winters on today noticed the passenger side shock was leaking. Would this be considered a small, med or large amount of leaking?

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Old 12-25-2008, 06:09 PM
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Not very if at all
Old 12-25-2008, 08:04 PM
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IMO, a leak is a leak. It isn't working as designed and should be replaced.
Old 12-25-2008, 10:02 PM
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Default DRC Kooala says you're gonna blow those shocks!

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Default Is that where they are supposed to leak?

The DRC lines look dry. You have as much oily stuff on other parts as on the shock body (like the boot at the ends of the control arm). Before I went all crazy, I'd clean everything off really well and try to see if you even have a leak, and if so from where.

I have been fooled big time by trying isolate a leak prior to cleaning. If you haven't noticed anything from inside the car, I wouldn't get all jacked up just yet.
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you should be able to get that replaced.
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"Sweating"... be prepared for that tech note answer
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from the looks of it,it is designed to leak..maybe a vented system? lol
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