Oily threads on coilovers - an issue ?

[kricoburrito]

Hi all, looking for some help with my suspension. Just installed a brand new set of ohlins coilovers ~3 months ago. Had only street driving since then. Been trying to track down a clunk at full lock, and finally got the car on the lift today. When peeking at the suspension, it looks like the strut body is oily under the spring above the locking collar.

This would normally imply to me a blown/leaky damper, but I’m confused as these are brand new with only a few miles on them. I’ll attach a photo here for reference as well. The left side is a similar story. Any advice is appreciated, thank you!

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[Thraxbert]

My best guess is it's just cavity wax/oil from the factory. When I removed one of the front subframe bolts, there was so much corrosion prevention inside the chassis that it poured a physical puddle onto the ground. I thought I had an oil leak from the block until I realized what it was.

That protection is low viscosity and seems to get everywhere. Bilateral blown strut just seems so improbable.

 

[lucky phil]

New struts and both sides. Occams Razor would suggest no issues.
Phil

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