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[SoCal911SC]

So i went to jack up the SC to unbolt the targa bar from underneath, and as I was, heard a "psssss" sound. So I immediately lowered the jack. After about a minute I smell this funky smell and see a black liquid dripping from the bottom bolt of the driver's side rear shock. It feels like it's running down the backside of the shock tube. It's black like oil, but doesn't smell quite like motor oil. Did I just blow a shock??? I don't think there's an oil line that run above that is there??

[timmy2]

My first thought is the shock in that area.


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[pors1968]

Shock seal blow out

[cabmandone]

In the words of the Dad on the movie A Christmas Story.. "Dag gone it, blow out!"
It sounds like you blew a shock seal.

[911SauCy]

Time for some fresh green sticks.

Easy fix

[The cap'n]

If it's a shock, the tube should be a bit wet, even with a gas shock. A/C lines run through that area, if you have A/C.

The Cap'n

[SoCal911SC]

Originally Posted by 911SauCy

Time for some fresh green sticks.

Easy fix

Maybe on the driver's side, but it looks like the passenger's side will be a major PITA. Any recommendations on that, or just patience and lots of slow wrenching?

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