Years ago I had an mgb whose rear shocks leaked oil like crazy. Just for fun I
filled them with 90 wt gear oil. Suspension was rock hard for a few minutes
until the oil leaked out again
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From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> On Behalf Of John Macartney
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 6:33 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: [TR] TR4 rear dampers.
Going way, way back to the days when these cars were going down the line, the
leaf springs on those cars fitted with them were sprayed with something called
Mecafluid diluted usually with paraffin (Kerosene). The objective was to offer
some form of lubricant between the spring leaves and the process was
recommended to be â??re-anointedâ?? when the car was serviced. Mecafluid
wonâ??t be known now but itâ??s actually the same lubricant used in the chassis
lubrication systems on heavy trucks. Highly beneficial on spring shackle pins
and an excellent overall protectant for the underbody.
Iâ??ve used gallons of the stuff down the years and to very good effect, though
Iâ??ve yet to see a classic car of any make with well lubed leaf springs. Seems
most people donâ??t bother with springs now - and in much the same way that the
majority of modern spanner-wankers seem to feel the use of washers with
hardware is â??old hatâ??.
Jonmac
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