Rear Damper leaking

[Speed Buzz]

Took the Targa out today for a blast & noticed a small puddle of clear oil on the floor where the N/S rear wheel would have been. On closer inspection of the car underneath i found that the rear shock had been leaking and must have lost its seal at some point!

Question: Can this be repaired as the car has only done 1800 miles from new or do i replace both rears?

Tried the warranty route via a dealer but i have been told that i need to replace both and cough up the cash in the hope that i might get something back one day

£110 for each replacement Bilstien + 3 hours labour is this good?

[T40ORA]

No cover even though you've only done 1800 miles? That's a bit tight isn't it?

[fairclp]

When did you buy the car?

Your contract is with the Dealer. Less than 12 months and it's their responsibility.

[Speed Buzz]

Spoke to the dealer yesterday and they sort havce agreed to do the work if i get it down to them. Trouble is i'm in Essex and they are in Exeter!

Have asked if they wil supply the parts from TVR power and then i will get Stanstead TVR to fit them.

[maddog-uk]

Odd, I heard a strange sound today coming from my rear (like a creaking/banging) and I wondered about the dampers. Was being followed by the Bib at the time and so did not want to do anything crazy in case they pulled me. I have heard the noise before but never thought much of it, i am going to check the damper in the morning.

[rolex]

maddog-uk said:

Odd, I heard a strange sound today coming from my rear (like a creaking/banging)

Better to ask here I think

www.menshealth.co.uk/index.php

[maddog-uk]