[Vwdiesel] A2 shock recommendations?

[Shawn Wright]

Just returned from the first longish trip in our 'new' 85 Jetta D, via the 
Coqihalla one way, and the Fraser Canyon on the way back. The car did 
very well, managing 120km/h much of the way, and only down to 3rd 
gear once on the Coq.

However, the rear shock that was leaking oil before the trip is now totally 
ineffective, transforming the rear half of the car into a large American 
land yacht... or so it seems. Just wondering if anyone knows of a better 
source/brand for rear shocks? So far, BowWow for $55 CDN for KYB GR-
2 seems to be the best deal. I have these on my Westy, and they are ok, 
but nothing to get excited about. How are they on the A2s? (I have new 
Spax gas struts on the front of the Jetta, so only need rears).

Also, I was thinking of pulling the exhaust manifold to check the gaskets, 
since I still seem to have that ticking noise under load. Is it easiest to pull 
both manifolds together, or can they be done separately?



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Shawn Wright
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