Front air bags

[Mickeng0]

I am working on my p38 and decided to replace both front airbags
One bag looks very suspect although system was ok before I took the car off the road
I bought some nearly new bags off eBay but they came fully extended ( bag above bottom plastic support) how do I get the bag back over the plastic base
Trying to do this on the bench just kinks the centre every time or do I fit it onto the car in a crumpled way (being extended the bag would only fit kinked)
Then fire the engine up to pressure then allow suspension go to its low point for it to reseat over the base plastic

 

[wammers]

I am working on my p38 and decided to replace both front airbags
One bag looks very suspect although system was ok before I took the car off the road
I bought some nearly new bags off eBay but they came fully extended ( bag above bottom plastic support) how do I get the bag back over the plastic base
Trying to do this on the bench just kinks the centre every time or do I fit it onto the car in a crumpled way (being extended the bag would only fit kinked)
Then fire the engine up to pressure then allow suspension go to its low point for it to reseat over the base plastic

Nearly new bags are not new bags. Never get anything like that second hand. Special tool needed to roll the bags. Or you could use the car. Lift the body fit them put some air in to expand them and lower body slowly to roll them.

 

[Datatek]

Second hand airbags, waste of time and money IMO alaso check the rears, if the fronts need doing the backs will also be shot.

 

[Mickeng0]

I have got the rear bags from the same seller on eBay and will replace if needed
Can you buy this special tool
The bags are only 1 year old as the seller got them from a land rover dealer

 

[wammers]

Second hand airbags, waste of time and money IMO alaso check the rears, if the fronts need doing the backs will also be shot.

False economy rules it would seem. It will end in tears.

 

[Mickeng0]

Just a side line I noticed you are living (or holiday??) from s.w France , I hope to be moving there in 2015 to the area of sauze-vassals /chef-boutonne and set up a nice personnal workshop with car lift etc etc etc

 

[wammers]

Just a side line I noticed you are living (or holiday??) from s.w France , I hope to be moving there in 2015 to the area of sauze-vassals /chef-boutonne and set up a nice personnal workshop with car lift etc etc etc

If that is near where Keith lives he will be your new best mate.

 

[Datatek]

Just a side line I noticed you are living (or holiday??) from s.w France , I hope to be moving there in 2015 to the area of sauze-vassals /chef-boutonne and set up a nice personnal workshop with car lift etc etc etc

Lived here for 14 years, not that far from the English ghetto in Chef Boutonne.
I don't have a car lift but I do have an open ende. pit in the barn

 

[Mickeng0]

Talked to land rover mech. And he said all I needed was washing up liquid and a vice
He told me to coat the bottom plastic in the liquid then push the bag to one side at 45+degree!so then slowly work the air bag around the base
First air bag took 30 sec to do the 2nd bag was a little tighter and took a few mins but job done

 

[Grrrrrr]

Make sure you wash all the washing up liquid off. Evil stuff that!

 

[Dippypud]

Make sure you wash all the washing up liquid off. Evil stuff that!

Yup, will rot steel as fast as rust ...

 

[tomcat59alan]

Talked to land rover mech. And he said all I needed was washing up liquid and a vice
He told me to coat the bottom plastic in the liquid then push the bag to one side at 45+degree!so then slowly work the air bag around the base
First air bag took 30 sec to do the 2nd bag was a little tighter and took a few mins but job done

Sounds like you Wammers, putting on a condom. Yes I have returned

 

[wammers]

Sounds like you Wammers, putting on a condom. Yes I have returned

Welcome home Alan, i am away Sunday so just in time to keep these ruffians in check.

 

[tomcat59alan]

Welcome home Alan, i am away Sunday so just in time to keep these ruffians in check.

And maintain the Petrol/Diesel argument from what I have read on the posts I've missed. Have a great time wherever you are going.

 

[wammers]

And maintain the Petrol/Diesel argument from what I have read on the posts I've missed. Have a great time wherever you are going.

Yeah the V8 rumble boys are at it again.

 

[Datatek]

Yeah the V8 rumble boys are at it again.

No internet in Spain to keep you entertained then Tony?

 

[wammers]

No internet in Spain to keep you entertained then Tony?

Yes but won't be bothering. Got a ten and eight year old to help keep out of mischief and that is a full time occupation.

 

[Datatek]

Yes but won't be bothering. Got a ten and eight year old to help keep out of mischief and that is a full time occupation.

They should be in bed by nine Then you have time to keep everyone in order

 

[wammers]

They should be in bed by nine Then you have time to keep everyone in order

On holiday, i wish. The little buggers become owls as time progresses.

 

[Datatek]

On holiday, i wish. The little buggers become owls as time progresses.

More discipline needed then