Rear damper dust cover

[danielz000]

Hi

Is it possible to purchase rear damper dust covers?

The brittle plastic they're made of has cracked away on my 206cc.

Is this likely to be a MOT failure?

I have a picture but can't add it

Cheers

Dan

[Capncol]

You could use a universal steering rack gaiter.

[danielz000]

Thanks Capncol. I'll take a look. Any idea what tools would be required to swap the gaiter?

[Capncol]

Basic hand tools. Remove shock and soak rack gaiter in hot water to soften one it's cut to size

[gazza82]

Remembering what our rear shock mounting bolts looked like ... include in that list of tool plenty of PlusGas release fluid!! 8-}

[danielz000]

Cheers Guys! I'll give it a go

Edit: Is there a certain torque setting I will need for tightening the bolts? Also, once removed will I be able to compress the damper to get it back on again without special tools?

[gazza82]

Lower mounting bolt: 150Nm or 111 lb/ft
Upper mounting bolt: 70 Nm or 52 lb/ft

You should be able to compress it by hand ... good for the pectoral muscles! :-)

Haynes manual also states:


Prior to fitting, prime shock by pumping it fully several times then Multi Purpose grease on both mounting bolts.

It needs the trailing arm to be jacked up/down so the mounting bolt centres are 317.5mm apart before you torque them up ...

[danielz000]

Brilliant!!!! Cheers mate!

[leegsi]

And it wont fail the MOT

[danielz000]

Thanks for clarifying that Leegsi!

Gazza82, thanks for your offer/message mate, that would be great if you get a chance.

Unfortunately I can't reply to you directly as I don't think I've made enough posts to use the PM system yet...

Cheers,

Dan

[gazza82]

Dan, PM'd you a link .. I think you need a minimum of 10 posts ... it's a Peugeot so that won't take long