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C4S Front strut leaking oil

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Replace the front struts with OEM or consider a replacement spots kit?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi, Was at the Edinburgh Opc members clinic yesterday, had the C4S car up on the ramps and a quick inspection spotted a big leak of oil from near side suspension strut. Any ideas of what course of action I should take? Replace the front struts with OEM or consider a replacement spots kit? Awaiting a price from my friendly Edinburgh OPC to rectify...may have to unstich my money pocket! Thanks Colin.

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If you are happy with the current setup then fresh OEM struts will transform the car with new tyres. You could try OPC for prices on M030 option - they were heavily discounted. Recent threads on Bilstein shocks might be worth a check. The other options are almost endless with Koni, KW & Ohlin with various adjustments - depends on how deep pockets and whether you track your car. The important part is getting all wheels aligned by a specialist after a suspension refresh.

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Hi Colin, i believe some Bilstein dampers can be refurbished but not sure if that applies to your ones. Might be worth giving Bilstein a call to check. Could save you a few bob. D.

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Just remember C4S shocks are on their own, they dont fit any other model! (the kits are not for C4S)

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