New Zealand Datsun Club

I've heard a few different people using a couple of oils for reconditioning struts on a12, sunnys etc...

Any suggestions please guys.

I need to recon mine thats all.

chur

I've heard of people using 20w50 engine oil to stiffen things up.
I couldn't find anything in my service manual about what oil to use but I think from memory its 30w. Could be wrong hopefully someone else will chime in

is it really worth the hassle man? new shocks cant be all that expensive. i can get prices for them if needed

some people find that the old hydraulic shocks suit the lighter 1200 better than using newer gas shocks.

Think iv heard someone use anti freeze? But not 100% sure on that

genrally standard they use a very thin hydraulic oil(10-30 or lighter), ive fitted engine oil in the past and its worked almost too well... feel all the bumps but the car handled well on the track... its cheap but i wouldnt bother as gas ones are well priced..

as for anti freeze i know alot of circuit guys use it in the strut around the insert as this helps disapate heat. very effective so im told..

i cheat i use motor cycle fork oil will try and find the container find it is the best but then again uim a cheap skate as i had a 4 litre pack given to me