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Hello, I found this post from 2006, relating to a 172 with the same problem. I hope it helps. I guess it might be worth looking at another car to get a better idea where the target is before dealing with yours. Good luck.. See below... lol my mate sorted it today, took about 5 minutes total...

Might be worth passing on advice from BG motorsport. They see dampers back for attention earlier than expected in very low milage cars. Thats what happened to 158 when the car was used very little for 2 yrars subsequent to a damper rebuild. They leaked pretty soon after I started driving it more...

BG motorsport may well be able to help. From memory I think they might have sourced mine.

I thought the car was on the register, but perhaps I did not go through the right process a couple of years ago. If it is of interest.....Brief history of 158 as follows. Bought new, and driven by my father through his 80s and early 90s. Never been on track, no accident damage. Still on...

If it's of help, here is a photo of my Sachs Trophy dampers, fitted with standard renault weather seals. Rebuilt by BG Motorsport of Silverstone.

Number 158, bought new by my Father when aged 78. Just turned 50k miles, standard car except for Scorpion 192 exhaust. Service and MOT last week at Smiths Renault. No faults.

Interested in one wheel if available. Thank you.

Richard Do you have any of the wheels still available? Regards Mike

It is possible to repair and refinish the standard splitter. Don't discard the old one even if it's in pieces....as long as you have all the bits. Similarly, 'plastic refinish' aerosols can make pattern washer blanks and repaired splitters look original ... with the slightly textured surface...

The answer is.... 12.5mm. Eibach have confirmed this. Available from the Eibach Shop (who are very helpful) for £6.00 per metre plus postage.

Yes, agreed...but they asked me to check

Good morning My springs are away getting painted. Does anyone know the diameter of the steel used in original Eibach springs? Eibach say they might be able to supply PU tube if I can confirm the size needed. Thanks Mike

Thank you for all your work looking into this. It still leaves the door open I guess for individuals to take this on. Its an option. Its as expensive, probably less to get the originals rebuilt. Thank you again..

Thank you for doing all this. Regards Mike