is this a blown strut cartridge?

[franklinstower]

When I was under my car doing the cluster pedal rebuild, I happen to notice the "darkness" surrounding my front left strut.



is that a diffinitive that my seals are blown? I assume they are stock bilstiens in there.

Thanks,
Paul

[Driven97]

Certainly looks like it. To remove, that upper roll pin get punched out and the insert will slide right out.

[GaryR]

Time for new/rebuilt shocks, there is only one place that oil could have originated...

[franklinstower]

I take it, this is just a standard Bilstein B6 insert that I need for replacement?

'78sc.

[Jdub]

If that is the only one leaking be sure to have a look for a bent rim at that corner, though it might just be bad luck / age.