Push airbag pipe connector leaking

Hi

After not having had a Disco for 5 yrs (previous was a '95 TDI 300 overland prepped which I loved (I had a '95 110 Defender in the interim)) I have just bought a 2003 D2 (as I eventually got fed up with not being able to hear the kids in the back over 60mph, - though a blessing at times, overall not ideal). One of the things that attracted me to this one was the fact it had recently had new airbags fitted. However, despite this (and having had it for for a month now with no issues (regarding the suspension - there are other issues - I am learning a lot about D2's v quickly...)) this morning the drivers side rear had a dropped right down.

I appreciate there are a lot of posts re: leaking airbags - I have read many of these (and found them v useful) which has allowed me to identify (with a water/ washing up liquid mix) that I have a leak where the pipe connects into the top of the airbag.

My query is whether anybody knows if the Dunlop push connector (unfortunately it's not the screw fitting type) can be replaced/ re-sealed/ refurbished or whether I need to replace the whole airbag?

Many thanks in advance.

From what I've read about the Dunlop push-on connectors, the usual reason for a poor seal is slight damage to the pipe end as the screw fitting was removed.
The pipe should cut using a very sharp knife, for example, a Stanley knife with a new blade (rather than shears, scissors, pliers or wire cutters) so that as little distortion as possible is caused to the shape of the pipe. The cut should also be as close to square as possible so that the end sits as deep as possible in the connector.
Before the pipe is fitted in the connector it should be closely examined to ensure that it is clean and there are no scratches, etc. on the external surface.
To remove the pipe from the push-on fitting, I believe one needs to push the outside ring on the connector and at the same time pull the pipe out.

Hi, Haven't had to do this job myself (yet) but folks mention the importance of making sure the pipe is cut square and clean to ensure a good fit. I don't believe the connection is a seperate piece of the bag.
Griff

Many thanks. Having had another look at the pipe it seems to slide in and out of the push connector with ease, I have now pushed it in as far toward the bag but I can but I couldn't get it in as far as the existing collar (on the other side the pipe is pushed right into this) and it is still leaking.

Having re-read your replies maybe I need to push the outside ring of the connector while pushing it in - I will try that.

It's going into a garage in a week's time for an auto oil &filter change so if I can't sort this out I think I will ask the mechanic to re-cut the pipe and re-do the connection.

Cheers

Nick