jamiegb Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hi guys Just back from a spirited drive on D9 in the Cevennes without a hitch till spotted a drip from offside front shock. Currently 2 weeks and 2000 miles from planned end of trip back in UK. Previous threads suggest replace soon but how safe is it limping along as the oil gradually drains out!!! Is there a Caterham supplier in the region around Avignon, should I get some shipped out, should I try to get an alternative and if so where??? Thanks in anticipation Jamie Edited due to spillcheck error! Edited by - Jamiegb on 20 May 2013 17:44:46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Dont know if any help but these guys are about 80k North West from Avignon Caterham Competition France 524 Chemin du Mas Icard 30720 Les Tavernes Tel: +33 (0) 466 838 817 Email: magasin@caterham.fr Web: www.caterham.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiegb Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks Tim Got there the same time myself. Everything is closed today (feast day) but will call them first thing tomorrow. Am at Uzes tonight which is unbelievably only about 20 mins from them!!! Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Good luck, all part of the joy of touring  Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Sorry to hear this, Jamie. Must have been the twisty bit from Cahors that did it! Hope you get it fixed. JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birkin S3 ZA. Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hi Jamie, It’s not to serous if you lose a bit of oil, the nitrogen gas will push a bit out if the seal is leaking. The shock will empty if it’s inverted, and this could affect the handling a bit. But if the shock is mounted with the shaft at the top I would feel safe if it was a long way home It will lose some oil due to pressure loss but some oil will remain inside Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiegb Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Should be fixable tomorrow given that the competition outlet is nearby. Should allow some more fun in the Alps before the trip back via Annecy,Dijon, Orleans and Caen. 😬 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 You really ought to be replacing them as an axle set. Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Quoting 7 wonders of the world: You really ought to be replacing them as an axle set.Agreed. JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiegb Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 Well every cloud has a silver lining. The Caterham outlet that TBird referred to actually has two locations, the old one for unmangling major chassis damage at the address on the website and their new one for race prep on the French race series just northwest of Ales at St Martin de Valgalgues at the Circuit France Polemechanics. The chief mechanic Benois had some shocks with limited track use in the back for €120 though they needed some fettling from mine to fit the Imperial chassis and all fitted for €55 including coffee! Then it transpired that they have the use of the circuit for 2 hours in the middle of the day so another €84 got me and Benois up to the track for 2hrs track time with 2 academy cars having tuition interleaved with some moto testing. The track is set up for caterhams nicely with varied curves and cambers and a corkscrew section. They have a race there this weekend for 70 French Academy cars so I fancy Benois will have plenty to do afterwards Result: 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 Well worth a visit if in the Cevennes touring or in Provence. They had overalls and helmet free of charge as well. On y va !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin duck dave Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 The joys of touring Jamie? I am sensing another picture show in the offing. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 C'était un coup de veine, mon vieux!  Glad you got it fixed. JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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