Refitting the air suspension, and getting rid of coils

Hi Peeps,

Well as description...

The air suspension has been removed by a previous owner and coils fitted.

I now want to get hold of the air suspension parts to refit them...
The only bits left in the vehicle are the ecu, pipework (will need replacing) height sensors, and the wiring loom.

So i am looking for a valve block etc, i will buy a new compressor and bladders,

Anyone done this ??? and does anyone know where i may find any parts to complete this project. Ive had landrovers for years, series IIA and series III's.. but range rovers and where to go for parts is new to me...

Any help or advice is very welcome..

A great decision enjoy the new experience of air ride quality

If you haven't already got something get onto Datatek and get yourself the software and cable for the suspension diagnostics. His disc also comes with a guide to fitting the airbags.
As for the valve block don't be tempted to buy any-one. Get some sort of guarantee. The valves might all work O.K. but you want a good pressure switch, thermal switch and driver pack in with the deal.
As far as suspension goes all P38s are the same so you can be picky about which bits you buy and from where.

Thermal switch is in the compressor IIRC....

wow, thanks gents.. really didnt expect a reply so quick...

we had rang rovers on the farm and they ahd air ride suspension, when towing the handling was fantastic, and the confort was unbelievable..

hense wanting to return to the air bladders..

I was also trying to confirm the similarity of the p38, i had read somewhere they were the same... now i know...

thanks for the info....

Datatek, as mentioned, can supply the software and cable for about £16 plus postage and he and Wammers are both a wealth of info for the EAS system...

Saint.V8 said:

Thermal switch is in the compressor IIRC....

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You can go off some big heads you know !!!




Of course it is, I plead senility.
:behindsofa:
bleedin' kids

Thanks again gents...

I have sent a pm to Datatek... and will be getting the software and cable from him as soon as he replies...

I have found a place to get the bladders brand new for £87.00 rear and £111.00 front

so its all the other bits that make them inflate i need now ...

cant wait to get it done...

If you're going original set up make sure nothing is in the way of where the valve block and compressor go on a Classic. In a box bolted to the underside of the vehicle. When I looked at going back to air suspension on a Classic, Arnott (who make gen2 and 3 air springs) where supplying an after market valve block and compressor set up. It wasn't cheap but would certainly have provided reliability. I have no idea if they still do, but might be worth a look.

fortgrange said:

If you're going original set up make sure nothing is in the way of where the valve block and compressor go on a Classic. In a box bolted to the underside of the vehicle. When I looked at going back to air suspension on a Classic, Arnott (who make gen2 and 3 air springs) where supplying an after market valve block and compressor set up. It wasn't cheap but would certainly have provided reliability. I have no idea if they still do, but might be worth a look.

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ssems they supply bladders but nothing else... so will keep looking..

dogsbody said:

If you haven't already got something get onto Datatek and get yourself the software and cable for the suspension diagnostics. His disc also comes with a guide to fitting the airbags.
As for the valve block don't be tempted to buy any-one. Get some sort of guarantee. The valves might all work O.K. but you want a good pressure switch, thermal switch and driver pack in with the deal.
As far as suspension goes all P38s are the same so you can be picky about which bits you buy and from where.

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It's a Classic not a P38

Saint.V8 said:

Datatek, as mentioned, can supply the software and cable for about £16 plus postage and he and Wammers are both a wealth of info for the EAS system...

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But not for the Classic.

neiltce said:

Thanks again gents...

I have sent a pm to Datatek... and will be getting the software and cable from him as soon as he replies...

I have found a place to get the bladders brand new for £87.00 rear and £111.00 front

so its all the other bits that make them inflate i need now ...

cant wait to get it done...

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Sh!t just realised your talking Classic not P38....

Datatek may not be able to supply said cable - check to make sure!

Datatek said:

It's a Classic not a P38

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Datatek said:

But not for the Classic.

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P!ss It, I know I have just realised...!!!

Datatek said:

It's a Classic not a P38

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Can we please have a smilie incorporating a foot and either a gun or a mouth, please?

Datatek said he can make up a lead for me... but i will have to change the plug on the vehicle.... so jobs a good un..

Look forward to receiving the lead..

Thanks again gents..

just go rswand make your own lead.

i have retro fitted complete sytem into 2 door rrc..

you will need CLASSIC air box, by airbox i mean metal box under chassis with all the valves/comp in..p38 wont fit,but is essentially the same.
buy a new air dryer too..

Ok zen,

Do you know what the difference is between p38 and classic ???

neiltce said:

Ok zen,

Do you know what the difference is between p38 and classic ???

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One is old and unreliable, the other is very old and unreliable:lol:

Erm, yep I did realise that,

That's why people put coils on lol