Thursday 21 February 2013

Service guide: Marzocchi DH3 + XCR

 this service procedure is for the classic Marzocchi DH3, the routine can also be applied to the XCR (Nitro) and also the XC50/51 models (24mm stanchions)

Seal kit:
Y8501558/C

Tools
YR4208/C – low pressure shock pump
YR5008BZ - Air cap puller
seal press no longer available

General Tools
6mm allen wrench (extra long)
Cir-clip pliers
Flat bladed screwdriver

Service Instructions:
Let all the air out of the fork
Place air cap extractor tool on shreader valve (17)
Tap tool (thus tapping plug) 10mm into the stanchion (19)
Remove cir-clip from inside the stanchion (38H)
Pull upper plug unit out of the stanchion (17)

Empty fork of oil into a suitable container
Use an extra long 6mm allen key down the centre of the stanchion and undo (53)
Remove stanchion (19)
Remove Dust seal(20), cir-clip (38) & oil seal (22)
Clean fork components and check for wear & tear.
Replace oil seal, cir-clip & dust seals.
Replace stanchion & tighten foot screw
Re-fill with 20w oil (XC50/51 = 7.5w) 35mm from the top of the stanchion with the stanchion fully compressed.
Replace upper plug (17) & cir-clip (38H)
Pull plug (17) up hard against the cir clip (38H) using air plug tool to check that the cir clips is correctly seated.
Inflate to 30-45 psi


6 comments:

  1. Where can I found Seal replacement kit for Marzocchi DH3?
    Are these still available anywhere?

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  2. the seal kit has now been discontinued from Marzocchi, so your only option is to find some 'new old stock' or pattern parts?

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  3. I managed to buy off a bike shops older Marzocchi stuff, especily 26mm oil seals, but have also other parts.
    --> you can contact me via http://dr-marzocchi.projectweb.de/me/contact/

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  4. All seals, tools and spares are available, please visit my website at https://dr-marzocchi.projectweb.de/

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  5. These are basic service instructions but what about servicing the on the fly damping adjusters on the front of the XCR'S? I was gifted a set and have it completely torn down. My only real issue is the knobs for the rebound dampers(rebound right definitely not a compression damper?) Were missing. Do you have any tips for a work around other than a flat head screwdriver?

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    1. What about simply new dials?๐Ÿ–✨๐Ÿฅ‡๐Ÿคฃ๐ŸŽˆ --> Search Dr-Zocchi in the net.

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