Nivomat self-levelling rear shock absorbers - Page 3

Tony427 · Nov 28th, 2017, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max HEADVROOM

keep asking on here!..

i got a pair including springs very cheap off a member on here.

Al.

I'm also looking but I just need the one as only one o/s is original ( and leaking oil with lower ride height) whilst the n/s looks far newer, no leaks and a good inch higher ride height.

I too baulk at £150.00 for a secondhand part with little provenance.

Cheers,

Tony

apersson850 · Nov 29th, 2017, 09:00

Those on my 854 Turbo were still working after 18 years and 500000 km. But they did lose height overnight, compared to when new.

dalo57 · Nov 29th, 2017, 12:58

I've tried to find the part number but I washed done damper and no sign of it. I don't want to remove it until I have the replacement! Bit like chicken and egg.

dalo57 · Nov 29th, 2017, 15:07

Just been to FRF Volvo to buy a pair of wiper blades on the C3 account. £31.92 that is a 30% discount!
They said I need to change the pair of Nivomats. Some, they said could be changed individually but not these. They gave me a price of £662 odd for the pair, a discount of 25%. Just as parts. Then went to the MOT garage. They advised that the shocker was performing OK and to leave it until the next MOT, next November. My feeling is to replace the pair with a pair of Monroes or Bilsteins. Anyone any experience of this? Will the ECU detect it?

Simon Jones · Nov 29th, 2017, 15:46

As far a I know, only 4C shocks have any electrical connection to the car.

dalo57 · Nov 29th, 2017, 16:23

There looks to be an electrical cable to the unit.

apersson850 · Nov 29th, 2017, 16:32

I notice the car in question here is a 2012, just like mine. My car has Nivomat. Standard shock absorbers don't fit, due to different mount dimension. The car has to be modified if you want to change system.
The correct modification includes new springs and some members in the rear axis multilink assembly.

CTCNetwork · Nov 30th, 2017, 10:55

Hi,

It may well be worthwhile visiting a dealer to find out what, exactly, you are supposed to have fitted to your vehicle....
Supposition and guessing are not going to help..

Des. . .

dalo57 · Dec 1st, 2017, 21:57

I have been to the dealer and they recommend 2 new Nivomats at £662 the pair.

Tatsfield · Dec 2nd, 2017, 14:47

I suspect that will be cheaper than modifying the car to accept simple shocks and it will continue to provide you with the self leveling capability.

Nov 29th, 2017, 15:46	#25
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	As far a I know, only 4C shocks have any electrical connection to the car. __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

Nov 29th, 2017, 16:23	#26
dalo57 New Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 23:19 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: swansea	There looks to be an electrical cable to the unit. Last edited by dalo57; Nov 29th, 2017 at 16:24. Reason: Sp mistake!

Nov 30th, 2017, 10:55	#28
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, It may well be worthwhile visiting a dealer to find out what, exactly, you are supposed to have fitted to your vehicle.... Supposition and guessing are not going to help.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Dec 2nd, 2017, 14:47	#30
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:25 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	I suspect that will be cheaper than modifying the car to accept simple shocks and it will continue to provide you with the self leveling capability. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Nov 29th, 2017, 09:00	#22
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:08 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	Those on my 854 Turbo were still working after 18 years and 500000 km. But they did lose height overnight, compared to when new.

Nov 29th, 2017, 12:58	#23
dalo57 New Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 23:19 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: swansea	I've tried to find the part number but I washed done damper and no sign of it. I don't want to remove it until I have the replacement! Bit like chicken and egg.

Nov 29th, 2017, 15:07	#24
dalo57 New Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 23:19 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: swansea	Just been to FRF Volvo to buy a pair of wiper blades on the C3 account. £31.92 that is a 30% discount! They said I need to change the pair of Nivomats. Some, they said could be changed individually but not these. They gave me a price of £662 odd for the pair, a discount of 25%. Just as parts. Then went to the MOT garage. They advised that the shocker was performing OK and to leave it until the next MOT, next November. My feeling is to replace the pair with a pair of Monroes or Bilsteins. Anyone any experience of this? Will the ECU detect it?

Nov 29th, 2017, 16:32	#27
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:08 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	I notice the car in question here is a 2012, just like mine. My car has Nivomat. Standard shock absorbers don't fit, due to different mount dimension. The car has to be modified if you want to change system. The correct modification includes new springs and some members in the rear axis multilink assembly.

Dec 1st, 2017, 21:57	#29
dalo57 New Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2022 23:19 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: swansea	I have been to the dealer and they recommend 2 new Nivomats at £662 the pair.

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