Warning to all - Gaz Golds
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I have just removed my 18 month old gaz golds after they started squeeking, to send them in for a repair under warranty only to find this:
the bottom joint has cracked through on three out of the four shocks, this i was told was due to a faulty batch of bushes that were too large and forced the alloy to crack.
Now Gaz were brilliant even before they new about the cracking they said they would repair without question,
this is a safety warning as you can't see these cracks unless you get right underneath and look from inboard towards the bottom of the shock.
GO AND CHECK YOUR SHOCKS!!!!
the bottom joint has cracked through on three out of the four shocks, this i was told was due to a faulty batch of bushes that were too large and forced the alloy to crack.
Now Gaz were brilliant even before they new about the cracking they said they would repair without question,
this is a safety warning as you can't see these cracks unless you get right underneath and look from inboard towards the bottom of the shock.
GO AND CHECK YOUR SHOCKS!!!!
Del 203 said:
Ab Shocks said:
The problem was exacerbated by some shocks being overtightened in full droop on two poster ramps or axle stands, thus further stressing the aluminium.
Passing the buck ? They had a fault !! If just one shock hasn't/hadn't been recalled why was this not publicised ??
Moderators do you think this might be worthy of a sticky so everyone gets the info??
Edited by slideways on Saturday 26th September 18:10
Edited by slideways on Saturday 26th September 18:11
s6boy said:
Del 203 said:
Ab Shocks said:
The problem was exacerbated by some shocks being overtightened in full droop on two poster ramps or axle stands, thus further stressing the aluminium.
Passing the buck ? They had a fault !! If just one shock hasn't/hadn't been recalled why was this not publicised ??
At the beginning of the month a 'clonking' from the front when on lock, on (close) inspection showed this:
Same as op really but looking very much to me like corrosion rather than tight bushing (why would it take 2 1/2 years to manifest itself if it was) and I can vouch for the fact they weren't fitted on 'full droop' (FFS!).
Point being that at no time had I been contacted and warned of any problem - had anybody else? And it's clear from what I've learned that it was a known issue. This is a potentially lethal fault and to come on this forum after the fact is made public and try passing blame just re-inforces my initial impression of AB shocks.
However it has to be said GAZ were very quick and responsive when dealt with directly.
This isn't meant as a slagging off for AB shocks, only reporting as found personally, and if the comments above hadn't been made I'd have kept my peace but the tone and total lack of pro-active action makes my p*ss boil.
Thanks to the op as well for bringing this to light you beat me to it!
This must be worth a sticky?
ETA: must type faster it's taken half an hour to just upload the above and edit out the really angry bits!
Slideways I think I'm right in saying AB shocks had a virtual monopoly in the supply of GAZ shocks so shouldn't be many other dealers, but your comment could be made to the garages who originally installed the shocks.
Edited by s6boy on Saturday 26th September 19:07
Edited by slideways on Saturday 26th September 19:28
for them for the way they delt with me Ab Shocks said:
slideways said:
I have just removed my 18 month old gaz golds after they started squeeking, to send them in for a repair under warranty only to find this:
the bottom joint has cracked through on three out of the four shocks, this i was told was due to a faulty batch of bushes that were too large and forced the alloy to crack.
Now Gaz were brilliant even before they new about the cracking they said they would repair without question,
this is a safety warning as you can't see these cracks unless you get right underneath and look from inboard towards the bottom of the shock.
GO AND CHECK YOUR SHOCKS!!!!
(Copy of Advert in Sprint magazine)the bottom joint has cracked through on three out of the four shocks, this i was told was due to a faulty batch of bushes that were too large and forced the alloy to crack.
Now Gaz were brilliant even before they new about the cracking they said they would repair without question,
this is a safety warning as you can't see these cracks unless you get right underneath and look from inboard towards the bottom of the shock.
GO AND CHECK YOUR SHOCKS!!!!
Product Safety Check
Owners of all TVR models with the old style Gaz Gold shock absorbers fitted to their cars are advised that some units were fitted with wrong sized bushes, this can cause the aluminium to crack in extreme cases.
You should immediately ask your TVR service centre to perform a safety check on the car and any faulty units will be replaced with the new Gaz Gold Professional shock absorbers.
This safety check does not apply to Gaz classic or Gaz Gold Professional, which are not affected, the priod in question is around 2007/2008.
Edited by Ab Shocks on Monday 28th September 14:07
chris2002hk said:
I bought a cheap Trolly recently as had little choice,the next model was £150!
It doesn't lift high enough to get the car onto stands and it's quite difficult to get it under the car anyway and be able to jack it up . Think before you buy !
Would you be saying the same thing if it had happened to nitrons??It doesn't lift high enough to get the car onto stands and it's quite difficult to get it under the car anyway and be able to jack it up . Think before you buy !
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