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Right-Side Shock Weeping Oil

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Apologies in advance for another leaky post!
For the past 20 years the front lever-arm shocks - from WW auto- on my BJ7 never needed to be topped up, nor did they show any signs of leaking or weeping oil, until now. The right-front shows some signs of weeping oil at the shaft and took about a tablespoon (0.5 oz.) to top off. Could I continue monitoring and topping-off as needed? Does a lever-arm shock need replacing when it's just weeping oil?

BTW, the left side shock remains weep-free! Thanks, GONZO
 
Apologies in advance for another leaky post!
For the past 20 years the front lever-arm shocks - from WW auto- on my BJ7 never needed to be topped up, nor did they show any signs of leaking or weeping oil, until now. The right-front shows some signs of weeping oil at the shaft and took about a tablespoon (0.5 oz.) to top off. Could I continue monitoring and topping-off as needed? Does a lever-arm shock need replacing when it's just weeping oil?

BTW, the left side shock remains weep-free! Thanks, GONZO
I'd suggest contacting Peter C. at World Wide Auto Parts. The fix may just be having the seals replaced.
 
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