Ive got an 88' vert with 120,000 kms. Havent noticed any fuel smells. Should I be replacing this in the spring before I get back on the road??

 

At the very least it should be inspected. But there's just as much chance as a new one leaking as there is an old...

 

Mine went bad in my '86 just a few months ago at 140k miles. Actually, I think iit was just that the screw came loose. After reading on this forum, I decided to bypass the PD and replace it with a banjo bolt. I wasn't able to find a banjo bolt with the right thread at any local parts stores. I went to a specialty bolt and fastener shop and they didn't have them either. The guy that ran the place suggested that I make my own. He gave me a couple of bolts, I spent 1/2 hr at the drill press and bench grinder, and 5k miles later I have no problems.

 

just keep an eye on it. i used to just replace them when i got the car, but with my gsl-se i didnt i've just kept an eye on it and its still good.

new dampers actually last for a long time, i mean the old one is 15years old...

mike

 

This is the first I've heard of new ones that can leak still. Should I just go with the banjo bolt from the start?

Because I thought I can just replace my PD with a brand new one and be done with that until the next 10 years or 100K miles...