Tamiya Porsche 959 rear shocks.

[Sami911]

Hi all,

Im trying to rebuild my old rear shocks and have been unsuccessful.

Ive cleaned all the parts and as per the manual, I’m putting soft oil into the shock casing from the top of the tube with a syringe.

I then move the shock rod up and down whilst blocking the top hose opening with my finger to remove any air bubbles and then replenish again with oil. I can’t get the rod to depress as it should. 

 Have been away from this beloved toy for more than 25 years.

Any tips or advice would be much appreciated.