Rear damper

[simon135]

One of the rear dampers on my 182 (with cup packs) has sprung a leak, so need to get a new one.

I can get trade from a Renault dealer, but is there a cheaper or better source ? I couldn't make sense of the GSF parts web site !

Are the rear dampers the same on all models ? I thought I read that somewhere but can't find it again.

Fittings not a problem, I can get that done.

Also, would you guys recommending replacing both dampers whilst I'm at it? They hardly seem robust, it's only done 27K.

 

[simon135]

I know it's bad form to answer your own post but....

Suddenly realised that 'rear shock' turns up much better results in search. So, if anyone else is searching for advice on replacing rear dampers the answers are:

Stick with Renault unless you're upgrading everything
Replace both at once
About £50 each from Renault
One size fits all
Failure after 27K or less is common

And there's a fitting guide here :
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=342259
but you'll have already found that if you were searching for stuff about dampers!

That's about it, unless some of the technical experts have anything to add ?