EAS emergency inflation valves

my eas is really struggling with the cold, previously very good before cold snap set in. i am contemplating fitting emergency valves near the eas compressor using 'T' pieces to tap into the lines andfit the valves permanently. has anyone done similar or do you thik it is possible?
cheers

Hi

I have it on my car. Works really well. I'm now thinking of fitting a second compressor in the boot.

Have it in my car too. A constant source of leaks and I've never used them. They're coming out when I get around to it.

I don't think most tyre inflation devices can deliver the pressure required for the EAS in any case so they seem utterly pointless to me.

I think the money would be better spent on a new compressor seal. Mine has been struggling in the cold despite having fitted a new seal from the Dutch place a few months back. Stripped it this week and found the seal has gone quite hard and doesn't make full contact with the circumference of the cylinder wall.

Now got a new seal from a different company on it's way. Hopefully this one will be more flexible so that it seals against the wall on the up stroke. I think the cold weather makes my existing seal even more stiff hence the worse it is pumping up.

kooky_guy said:

Have it in my car too. A constant source of leaks and I've never used them. They're coming out when I get around to it.

I don't think most tyre inflation devices can deliver the pressure required for the EAS in any case so they seem utterly pointless to me.

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You possibly cannot fill the tank to 140 psi, but a garage air line is more than enough to inflate the airbags. They take nothing like 140 psi.

I have a small 12 volt compressor that claims 160psi max. Rather than T's into the pipes, if you need manual inflation I reckon it's better to pop the pipes out of the valve block and stick valves on the ends temporarily.

Datatek said:

I have a small 12 volt compressor that claims 160psi max. Rather than T's into the pipes, if you need manual inflation I reckon it's better to pop the pipes out of the valve block and stick valves on the ends temporarily.

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Of course the best idea by far is to repair the EAS.

wammers said:

Of course the best idea by far is to repair the EAS.

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Absolutely, no emergency valves on mine, I do carry the laptop on long trips though Not been needed for a long time but you never know

The bird got miffed at me constantly nicking her laptop so I bought an EAS kicker instead.

Bleeding handy, but I've only needed it very occasionally.

Guy

Like most mine is struggling in the cold; holds it's own all day long, but overnite on the drive it drops to the bump stops. Once or twice it's failed to rise on starting, so I let the engine run 4-5 mins, switched off, then back to it 5mins later and it's popped straight up! Just hope it shows no sign of additional wear when milder weather returns!

I had a very nice kit fitted years ago, with pressure gauges on each airline, fitted alongside the radiator so easy access - used it once in several years just before changing compressor and air bags and it worked a treat. But it wasnt a cheapo plastic t-bar kit, at the time it was about £150. I think its a great addition to the P38 as it gives you the option of not having to drive on bump stops if the worst happens and the compressor or an airbag gives up.......

rangiegal said:

I had a very nice kit fitted years ago, with pressure gauges on each airline, fitted alongside the radiator so easy access - used it once in several years just before changing compressor and air bags and it worked a treat. But it wasnt a cheapo plastic t-bar kit, at the time it was about £150. I think its a great addition to the P38 as it gives you the option of not having to drive on bump stops if the worst happens and the compressor or an airbag gives up.......

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Won't help you if an airbag gives up. Or an air line.

Did yours sell in the end Rangiegal? I loved your reply to one of the questions!

Guy