C70 rear dampers leaking parts options

Ianfromnotts · Feb 5th, 2016, 11:43

I have a knocking noise coming from the rear of the car, C70 D5 90k on bumpy roads investigation shows the rear dampers are both leaking oil.

The fronts were swapped out last year for Sachs touring so it makes sense to replace the rears with the same. I also propose to replace the top mounts but what about the dust covers/bump stop and spring mounts?

Visually the dust covers look ok but I am guessing the bump stops would benefit from being replaced and given the relatively low cost it probably makes sense.

I cant find aftermarket rubber spring mounts so do these wear ?

I was looking to use SKS car parts but it looks as if they might not be trading right now. Best prices I can find are from the German based best part store which has variable on-line feedback.

Dampers (31262659) Sachs 315 305 - £45 each
Top Mounts (30760162) Sachs 802 539 - £23 each
Dust Cover kit Sachs 900 200 - £14 covers both side
Spring Mount (31277012) ???

Any suggestion on a UK suppliers who might have similar prices and any views on if I am likely to need the dust covers and spring mounts

Ianfromnotts · Feb 5th, 2016, 19:56

found a Tallinn based supplier "spareto" thinking about giving them a try ...

Ianfromnotts · Feb 11th, 2016, 17:56

OK first thing to know is that despite the .co.uk web address this parts supplier is based in Tallin, Estonia. Part of the EU now so no worries about import duties.

Highly competitive pricing, excellent packing, next day delivery to UK (DHL express) was all very impressive. The only reason I wouldn't give them 5 stars on this occasion was the lack of information on what was happening about an item that was out of stock.

Ok it only took them a couple of days to source an alternative, higher priced, part at no extra cost to me but it did give me a couple of days of worry not knowing what was going on. A quick email would have saved me a lot of worry as all the parts showed as in stock and ready for next day shipping when I ordered.

Also I couldn't get the bank credit card payment option to work for me for some reason so had to use paypal. Not a big deal because you don't need an account and you can use credit cards but it did cost me an extra GBP8 on the exchange rate conversion.

The price breakdown including vat was

Sachs Rear Strut Mounts £20.69 each
Sachs Touring Dampers £41.26 each
Dust cover kit x 1 £14.28
Express DHL shipping £19.58

Would I use spareto.co.uk again most certainly.

Feb 5th, 2016, 11:43	#1
Ianfromnotts Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 21:00 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nottingham	C70 rear dampers leaking parts options I have a knocking noise coming from the rear of the car, C70 D5 90k on bumpy roads investigation shows the rear dampers are both leaking oil. The fronts were swapped out last year for Sachs touring so it makes sense to replace the rears with the same. I also propose to replace the top mounts but what about the dust covers/bump stop and spring mounts? Visually the dust covers look ok but I am guessing the bump stops would benefit from being replaced and given the relatively low cost it probably makes sense. I cant find aftermarket rubber spring mounts so do these wear ? I was looking to use SKS car parts but it looks as if they might not be trading right now. Best prices I can find are from the German based best part store which has variable on-line feedback. Dampers (31262659) Sachs 315 305 - £45 each Top Mounts (30760162) Sachs 802 539 - £23 each Dust Cover kit Sachs 900 200 - £14 covers both side Spring Mount (31277012) ??? Any suggestion on a UK suppliers who might have similar prices and any views on if I am likely to need the dust covers and spring mounts

Feb 11th, 2016, 17:56	#3
Ianfromnotts Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 21:00 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nottingham	a brief review on spareto.co.uk OK first thing to know is that despite the .co.uk web address this parts supplier is based in Tallin, Estonia. Part of the EU now so no worries about import duties. Highly competitive pricing, excellent packing, next day delivery to UK (DHL express) was all very impressive. The only reason I wouldn't give them 5 stars on this occasion was the lack of information on what was happening about an item that was out of stock. Ok it only took them a couple of days to source an alternative, higher priced, part at no extra cost to me but it did give me a couple of days of worry not knowing what was going on. A quick email would have saved me a lot of worry as all the parts showed as in stock and ready for next day shipping when I ordered. Also I couldn't get the bank credit card payment option to work for me for some reason so had to use paypal. Not a big deal because you don't need an account and you can use credit cards but it did cost me an extra GBP8 on the exchange rate conversion. The price breakdown including vat was Sachs Rear Strut Mounts £20.69 each Sachs Touring Dampers £41.26 each Dust cover kit x 1 £14.28 Express DHL shipping £19.58 Would I use spareto.co.uk again most certainly. Last edited by Ianfromnotts; Feb 11th, 2016 at 18:01. Reason: added prices

Feb 5th, 2016, 19:56	#2
Ianfromnotts Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 21:00 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nottingham	found a Tallinn based supplier "spareto" thinking about giving them a try ...

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