Coil conversion - What was I thinking. New pump and 4 new bags and I'm all good

Update 2.

Looks to have a leaky airbag front left as that had gone down by 12 mm or so.

mousemat said:

Update 2.

Looks to have a leaky airbag front left as that had gone down by 12 mm or so.

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The fronts are a nice easy job, rears a little harder. There is a guide in the tech archive on how to replace the bags or I can post a copy if it would help.

Thanks. I'll have a look for it.

Both my P38's and all the other blocks & compressors I have seen are 6mm airline with BSP collet fittings each end. I doubt 8mm pipe would make much difference, because the air still has to go through small galleries in the block.

Besides, 6mm pipe maximum flow rate far exceeds what the 0.5 CFM pump can deliver !!

Mine is certainly 6mn from the compressor. I purchased some 6mm pipe and fittings prior to swapping out the compressor fitting so now have no need for them

I'm just waiting for a delivery of the air bags and I'll be good to go

Final update

All four new bags have been fitted and calibration done as per above.

I am so grateful to everyone who has commented and given advice. What was j thinking, going to coils when just by removing a few bolts I could see exactly what the issue was.

Thanks to you all.

Glad you sorted it. Now you can enjoy the ride as it should be .

J

Allways good when another one is save from those coil things

brianp38dse said:

Allways good when another one is save from those coil things

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Totally agree

mousemat said:

I've not the luxury of a Garage Compressor sadly. Only the bog standard tyre inflator for the wheels. However, new pump will be here on Tuesday.

I have indeed ordered a repair kit so I will refurb the old and add it to my spares box.

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That'll do with an emergency inflation kit. Don't get the T piece ones. Straight connectors with valves and make sure they don't leak.

mousemat said:

I'll do the soapy water test when I fit the new one next week.

I've certainly had one airbag replaced during a service so I guess it won't hurt to have them replaced. Any recommendations as to what bags to go for?

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Dunlop, although they're all made in China now.

Good to hear all is OK.

I bought the Dunlop bags for £260 including the fixing kit and postage. Good value when you see what main dealers want.

MGRmanic said:

I bought the Dunlop bags for £260 including the fixing kit and postage. Good value when you see what main dealers want.

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That's a good price. My issue was that I live in the Republic of Ireland which means having to pay import taxes as well as shipping

mousemat said:

That's a good price. My issue was that I live in the Republic of Ireland which means having to pay import taxes as well as shipping

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Made in China so I imagine there's a stockist somewhere in Eire or EU? Failing that, Arnott 2 are made in the EU although I think Dunlop ate more reliable these days, even if they are made under licence in China.

mousemat said:

That's a good price. My issue was that I live in the Republic of Ireland which means having to pay import taxes as well as shipping

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No mates in NI that they can be shipped to for you to collect?

mousemat said:

That's a good price. My issue was that I live in the Republic of Ireland which means having to pay import taxes as well as shipping

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We travel to Ireland quite a bit as we visit my wifes family. Free transport across the water.

MGRmanic said:

We travel to Ireland quite a bit as we visit my wifes family. Free transport across the water.

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That's great. I'm all sorted now but will certainly be interested in the future.

mousemat said:

That's a good price. My issue was that I live in the Republic of Ireland which means having to pay import taxes as well as shipping

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But you have to remember you don't pay the VAT on the goods, just the import duties which usually equal out. Many UK suppliers have got their act together and do "to your door" delivery where they deal with the paperwork so its just like it used to be, and to be honest the prices are about what they used to be.
postage is the thing, which is something we have to live with.

J