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[RobG]

You can always replace the self-levellers with standard estate shocks, just pull the fuse that powers the pump

[fcc-pt]

That would be a solution but I don't think I will make such a thing with my baby...
I will try to keep it Genuine as long as I can

[RobG]

That would be a solution but I don't think I will make such a thing with my baby...
I will try to keep it Genuine as long as I can

Around £200 in total to get the shockers over to you then

[fcc-pt]

So you think is a waste of money? 
Anyway, i guess that would affect the vehicle behavior for worst right?

[geoffr70]

AFAIK Monroes are compatible with the self levelling suspension.

My shocks were passed it, so I had some Monroes fitted. There was aload of gubbins that came with them to allow the shocks to be pumped up (if fitted to non s/l cars), but my Monroes are connected to the s/l system

[feeutfo]

AFAIK Monroes are compatible with the self levelling suspension.

My shocks were passed it, so I had some Monroes fitted. There was aload of gubbins that came with them to allow the shocks to be pumped up (if fitted to non s/l cars), but my Monroes are connected to the s/l system

I guess we need to explane exactly how they are connected, so the op can replicate. For instance are all the relevant parts supplied by monroe? Or did an independant mechanic rig something up with parts unknown perhaps? Did you fit yourself?

[bored bigyin54]

or like mine had to change them back from ordinary ones as you know rob

[fcc-pt]

AFAIK Monroes are compatible with the self levelling suspension.

My shocks were passed it, so I had some Monroes fitted. There was aload of gubbins that came with them to allow the shocks to be pumped up (if fitted to non s/l cars), but my Monroes are connected to the s/l system

Does Monroe supply all parts?
Do I need any special connectors or something else?
Did you installed the LA361?

This is getting very complicated...

[feeutfo]

AFAIK Monroes are compatible with the self levelling suspension.

My shocks were passed it, so I had some Monroes fitted. There was aload of gubbins that came with them to allow the shocks to be pumped up (if fitted to non s/l cars), but my Monroes are connected to the s/l system

Does Monroe supply all parts?
Do I need any special connectors or something else?
Did you installed the LA361?

This is getting very complicated...

Not really. Plug and play you have one choice if you wish to retain self levelling. Genuine GM self levelling shocks from a dealer only.

The monroes are not designed for omega specifically. They are intended to add self levelling to a car that has none, and is activated by an independant source, ie garage forcourt pump, footpump or whatever.... Unless Geof can show how they fit to the cars air lines, these are rwally intended for gls cd cdx or mv6 models that are not factory fitted with self levelling suspension.

Only Elite has self levelling. Yet your car is shown as mv6. Are you sure you have self levelling fitted first of all...?

[aaronjb]

Only Elite has self levelling. Yet your car is shown as mv6. Are you sure you have self levelling fitted first of all...?

Aren't the designations different between Europe & the UK, though?

[feeutfo]

Only Elite has self levelling. Yet your car is shown as mv6. Are you sure you have self levelling fitted first of all...?

Aren't the designations different between Europe & the UK, though?

probably...plus it could be plod.

[fcc-pt]

AFAIK Monroes are compatible with the self levelling suspension.

My shocks were passed it, so I had some Monroes fitted. There was aload of gubbins that came with them to allow the shocks to be pumped up (if fitted to non s/l cars), but my Monroes are connected to the s/l system

Does Monroe supply all parts?
Do I need any special connectors or something else?
Did you installed the LA361?

This is getting very complicated...

Not really. Plug and play you have one choice if you wish to retain self levelling. Genuine GM self levelling shocks from a dealer only.

The monroes are not designed for omega specifically. They are intended to add self levelling to a car that has none, and is activated by an independant source, ie garage forcourt pump, footpump or whatever.... Unless Geof can show how they fit to the cars air lines, these are rwally intended for gls cd cdx or mv6 models that are not factory fitted with self levelling suspension.

Only Elite has self levelling. Yet your car is shown as mv6. Are you sure you have self levelling fitted first of all...?

I'm sure it's air dumpers and it has also an air compressor so I belive it does yes.
My car it's an Opel Omega Caravan MV6 from 1997 with an X30XE and 211 horse power it's all I know...

Model - Omega B Caravan MV6
Engine: X30XE
Year - 1997       
Chassis no. - W0L0VBP35W1256966

[danzigfan]

Mine is 2.0 "sport" and she has S/L shocks, so why couldn't your omega have it? I need need new shocks too but I'm considering an option to buy some used shocks with low mileage....the problem is they are very hard to find.

[feeutfo]

AFAIK Monroes are compatible with the self levelling suspension.

My shocks were passed it, so I had some Monroes fitted. There was aload of gubbins that came with them to allow the shocks to be pumped up (if fitted to non s/l cars), but my Monroes are connected to the s/l system

Does Monroe supply all parts?
Do I need any special connectors or something else?
Did you installed the LA361?

This is getting very complicated...

Not really. Plug and play you have one choice if you wish to retain self levelling. Genuine GM self levelling shocks from a dealer only.

The monroes are not designed for omega specifically. They are intended to add self levelling to a car that has none, and is activated by an independant source, ie garage forcourt pump, footpump or whatever.... Unless Geof can show how they fit to the cars air lines, these are rwally intended for gls cd cdx or mv6 models that are not factory fitted with self levelling suspension.

Only Elite has self levelling. Yet your car is shown as mv6. Are you sure you have self levelling fitted first of all...?

I'm sure it's air dumpers and it has also an air compressor so I belive it does yes.
My car it's an Opel Omega Caravan MV6 from 1997 with an X30XE and 211 horse power it's all I know...

Model - Omega B Caravan MV6
Engine: X30XE
Year - 1997       
Chassis no. - W0L0VBP35W1256966

Ok, generaly in uk only Elites have self levelling although there are exceptions.

So self levelling it is then. Next question, do you actually need self levelling? Do you carry much weight/load in the car? Because sl shocks are not very good dampers in my experience. You will get better suspension performance from mv6 shocks, however these will not cope as well with extra load obviously....?

[feeutfo]

Mine is 2.0 "sport" and she has S/L shocks, so why couldn't your omega have it? I need need new shocks too but I'm considering an option to buy some used shocks with low mileage....the problem is they are very hard to find.

self levelling shocks dont age well. Rust develops under the air bladders and eventually the oil leaks out, damping is lost and the wheel bangs and bounces over bumps. Used can be a false economy reguardless of mileage.
Retail in uk is £300 a pair.
But with a trade club card, or from andyc on here, they are £150 a pair plus delivery.