DeTomaso Mailing List: February 1997, Message #115
     



From: "Craig Cline" <Craig_Cline@smtp.rc.trw.com>

Subject: Shocking Problem

Date: 18 Feb 1997 09:44:51 U



I just got my Pantera on the road after 5 years off (engine rebuild with =

kids and moving slowing it down).



On its 1st road outing it felt like the rear suspension had locked up.  I =

assumed it was probably the lower shaft seized up, mine had done that =

once before about 8-9 years ago.



It turns out that the shocks have become nearly seized up, especially in =

the normal ride height position.  These are Koni hydraulics which I =

bought about 8-9 years ago, they had about 20k miles on them and were =

working fine before the 5 years off.



Is this a common problem with Koni's ?  Is there anything that can be =

done with them (rebuild etc) ?



Craig

#7352

Oceanside, CA