p38 air reservoir tank and air bags

muckshifter · Apr 26, 2014

Hi,i am changing my air tank because its got a leak and while i am at it i am going to change my air-bags as well,as anybody got any tips etc that will help me,i don't want to have to take it to a garage to get the eas dashboard light turned off

wammers · Apr 26, 2014

Pretty unusual for the tank to be leaking. Are you sure about that?

Datatek · Apr 26, 2014

muckshifter said:
Hi,i am changing my air tank because its got a leak and while i am at it i am going to change my air-bags as well,as anybody got any tips etc that will help me,i don't want to have to take it to a garage to get the eas dashboard light turned off

Look in the "How To" section, you will find my guide to changing airbags there.
I can supply the cable with the free EAS software to read and clear faults and re-calibrate etc, plus airbag replacemnt guide and RAVE on CD.

muckshifter · Apr 27, 2014

Thanks for your replys,the air tank is definitely leaking i sprayed it with water and washing up liquid and it bubbled like mad about a inch up from where the feed pipe goes in,can it not be done with out the eas software

Datatek · Apr 27, 2014

muckshifter said:
Thanks for your replys,the air tank is definitely leaking i sprayed it with water and washing up liquid and it bubbled like mad about a inch up from where the feed pipe goes in,can it not be done with out the eas software

The tank can be changed without the EAS software. Make sure you leave the tailgate or a door open to disable the EAS, wear gloves and release the air pipe from the collet on the tank. the gloves are required as high pressure air can penetrate the skin.
After the tank has been replaced, run the engine with the tailgate or door open for 5 to 10 minutes to re-charge the tank.

wammers · Apr 27, 2014

Datatek said:
The tank can be changed without the EAS software. Make sure you leave the tailgate or a door open to disable the EAS, wear gloves and release the air pipe from the collet on the tank. the gloves are required as high pressure air can penetrate the skin.
After the tank has been replaced, run the engine with the tailgate or door open for 5 to 10 minutes to re-charge the tank.

No gloves needed but eye protection might be a good idea. Or just turn your head away or shut your eyes as you pull the pipe. There is little chance of air penetrating skin at that pressure unless you are daft enough to stick the end of the pipe directly onto a soft part of your body.

Datatek · Apr 27, 2014

wammers said:
No gloves needed but eye protection might be a good idea. Or just turn your head away or shut your eyes as you pull the pipe. There is little chance of air penetrating skin at that pressure unless you are daft enough to stick the end of the pipe directly onto a soft part of your body.

Suit yourself, plenty of stuff on HP air penetrating the skin, eye protection ia a good idea though, I just look the other way.

JamesBB · Apr 27, 2014

I found even after depressurising the springs and reservoir there was still a good hiss of air that shot out when pulling the air line. I was wearing specs, and used very long nose pliers, plus looked away at the point of withdrawal (of the air line).

wammers · Apr 27, 2014

Datatek said:
Suit yourself, plenty of stuff on HP air penetrating the skin, eye protection ia a good idea though, I just look the other way.

Having worked with compressed air all my life i can assure you the chances of penetrating the skin are minimal if not impossible handled normally with that pressure. Working on some of the air systems up to 4500 PSI is a different matter. He can reduce the pressure in the tank by disconnecting the compressor and raising and lowering the car.

muckshifter · May 5, 2014

Hi guys just a BIG THANK YOU to all who replied to my question and pointed me in the right direction,done all the air bags(rear ones corroded in they where b######ds to get out) and replaced my air tank everything good,once again many thanks

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