[Baileyroverq]

Hi
I thinks I need to redo the o rings in the valve block but I need the car for work I have the Schrader valves for emergency but my question is is it possible to manually inflate the bags with Schrader valves then remove the valve block to do the repair of an evening or will this cause a problem as I don't want to be on manual inflation for long many thanks in advance

 

[wammers]

Hi
I thinks I need to redo the o rings in the valve block but I need the car for work I have the Schrader valves for emergency but my question is is it possible to manually inflate the bags with Schrader valves then remove the valve block to do the repair of an evening or will this cause a problem as I don't want to be on manual inflation for long many thanks in advance

Stripping the valve block and replacing seals is not a long job. You can try it and see what you get.

 

[Baileyroverq]

thanks wammers I take it the bags have one way valves in them so they should stay up for me is that correct ?

 

[wammers]

thanks wammers I take it the bags have one way valves in them so they should stay up for me is that correct ?

No valves in bags. You would need to remove the four corner pipes from the valve block, set suspension to access and fit a Schrader valve on each one. Expect a bit of blow out, cover your eyes. Then empty the tank by pulling the feed pipe from valve block, again lots of air flying about. Unless you have diag and can evacuate the system that way.

 

[Baileyroverq]

yes I have nanocom so will deflate with that many thanks for you replies and help

 

[wammers]

yes I have nanocom so will deflate with that many thanks for you replies and help

If you have everything to hand it should not take much over a couple of hours to change the seals. Make sure you mark positions of solenoids it is vital they go back in the same place they came from. Give this a look over before you start. http://paulp38a.com/range-rover-p38/eas-valve-block-renew/

 

[oakey]

Can drive quite happily on manual inflation for a while but be careful not to over inflate
About 60 psi is about right all round
Keep nose a smidgen low to stop headlights dazzling others

 

[Baileyroverq]

hi
thanks for the advice oakey and I will check out the website you have given me wammers appreciated as always

 

[pwood999]

Bailey,
If the valve block is leaky, there's a chance your compressor might need a rebuild as well. Definitely worth doing while you have it apart.

I'm over in Langley, so quite near you, and have a bench test setup for valve block & driver pack if you want to test the rebuilt block off the car.

Pete

 

[dubbleRR]

Do each ,one at a time and take photos each step.and try not to over tighten screws...