Thanks for your help and quick reply. All leaks have been looked after.... I pretty sure that the accumaltor is not leaking but not 100% sure. I've gone ahead and ordered one of those too. I can always send something back if it is not needed. I know mechanics and parts people like to sell things in pairs but when the shocks are like $300 ea plus labor..... ouch. I can understand doing them in pairs if they were regular struts but I just want to fix the problem and move on to other problems before I run out of money.
Is there an online repair or diagram pics etc in pdf or something of the suspension on this vehicle? I have located an online repair manual for the 123 chassis at http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/123_DISK2/program/123-cd-index.html It is good but nothing there for wagon suspension.

Regards

Manny