supra steveo Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 After buying some coilovers from this thread http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?302615-HKS-Hiper-D-Coilovers They arrived the other day with the tops of the units bent, it looks like there is oil leaking from the top of two of them and they make a squelching noise ??? Is this normal and can it be sorted out ??? Cheers for any help in advance Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 If they are leaking they are buggered the tops being bent makes it worse as even if they didn't leak they will probably not adjust very easily if at all.... Email mr CW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 for sale are my HKS coilovers. no knocks, no leaks, good working condition. http://abload.de/img/k1024_img_1703ydsep.jpg Not as advertised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timlowthian Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 To be fair to the seller they don't look like that in the picture on the for sale thread so I would say damaged while posted maybe? Obviously that doesn't help you at all though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 To be fair to the seller they don't look like that in the picture on the for sale thread so I would say damaged while posted maybe? Obviously that doesn't help you at all though. I doubt even a courier or the PO could make them leak on route, i'd want my money back purely on the fact they're leaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timlowthian Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I doubt even a courier or the PO could make them leak on route, i'd want my money back purely on the fact they're leaking Yeah I totally agree I just meant the adjusters didn't look bent. Hope you manage to get it all sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 The adjuster rods should pull out and either straighten or can be replaced with new hexagonal hardened rod. *UNLESS* the impact to the adusters has damaged the foot valve. The squelching is bad, (lost their nitrogen charge), but the leaking probably terminal. I can rebuild them with new internals, but very costly. You do get a new piston, piston rod and MUCH better valving. IMHO HKS dampers are buggered as they leave the production line, they are total junk inside, IMO. Entry level for a worthwhile on car height adjustable damper is probably a Nitron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Could you have a look at them Chris ? Where abouts are you located ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 May cost more to fix than buying new ones bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I can look at them, but you are talking minum £130 plus VAT each to rebuild, maybe more. are the spring seat adjuster rings, and the threads on the bodies all OK? They usually turn to dust and seize up or even split and allow the lower spring seat and lock ring to drop. I am happy to look them over though. If they are leaking they need a TOTAL rebuild though. HKS cannot supply shafts and seals. I suspect they are made in China and HKS used umpteen suppliers over the years. Wherever they are made they are really `orrible My location and phone number are in my sig below. My postcode is SY13 2BT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camry5Sgte Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Ouch... Costly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 well HKS europe were about as much use as a chocolate fireguard I will be phoning parcel force tomorrow to see where i get with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Have you contacted the seller, surely its down to them to fix the issues or give you your money back if they're not as described Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I strongly urge you to contact the seller first to see if there is some resolution there. Getting them repaired then complaining to the seller is not going to work in your favour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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