Running Shock With no Oil
04-08-2016, 04:43 PM
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Running Shock With no Oil
In just rebuilt my Vaterra Halix Suspension and it seems that the oil isn't staying in well (probably because it's my first time)
. Is it safe to run it with no oil or should I try again?
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. Is it safe to run it with no oil or should I try again?Thanks!
04-08-2016, 04:52 PM
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Try again..probably might not to run well with no oil in shocks.possibly causing damage to your shocks not to familiar with this situation never seen anybody run a Rc with no oil in shocks..
04-08-2016, 06:24 PM
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Try grease, it will stay in!
04-08-2016, 07:01 PM
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04-08-2016, 07:02 PM
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Make sure you didn't gouge up the shaft or anything. Soak the rings in oil or use some grease as recommended.
New shocks will leak at first many times, the O rings take time to absorb some oil and swell. I suggest refilling them and bleeding them properly and it should get better if you didn't mess anything up.
You can use grease or slime on the O rings I thought that's what he meant above... Lol
New shocks will leak at first many times, the O rings take time to absorb some oil and swell. I suggest refilling them and bleeding them properly and it should get better if you didn't mess anything up.
You can use grease or slime on the O rings I thought that's what he meant above... Lol
04-08-2016, 07:02 PM
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I will try, I found out that I need an o-ring I will oreder on next time I stop at Hobby Town or just order soon from RC planet!
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