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Ok will do.

Ah yes I saw a youtube video about that somewhere a while back. Ok, will give that a try and see if I find any bubbles. I'm also wondering if it's worth just rebuilding the valve block as a matter of maintenance, renewing the o-rings, etc. Worthwhile?

So, despite the improved ride, noticable lack of rattles (unexpected but welcome) and a very responsive EAS with regards to ride-height adjustment, I seem to still have a slow leak; The car's sinking at the front off-side corner, as before. At least when I start the car now it shoots straight...

New compressor arrived yesterday, fitted it this morning with orange wire reconnected, let it run with tailgate and a door open, ran for 7 mins then stopped! Raised rear axle up to springs, fitted the bottom clips, closed all doors and set suspension to high. Hey presto! Up she went in an...

It is, I will, thanks. [Slaps self again]

Balls. I managed to break the compressor beyond repair. Don't ask, I'm not very happy with myself. I may tell you how/why when I've recovered from the shame. New one ordered. [Slaps self]

Thanks, I think.. :p It's funny, I've always found the prospect of doing something I've never done before far more daunting than when I actually get stuck in to the task itself. Confidence in my own ability has always been my biggest problem. That's why it took me a few more years than it...

Yeah, I gathered it was new - I'll look forward to seeing some stuff on your old P38's :) Jeez mate - sorry about your mum - hope she's ok otherwise, all things considered. I'll be sure to keep your site bookmarked, be good to see how the trip turns out - and I can refer back to it next...

Just reading your blog, Ant.. (ok, off topic I know, but I'm bored at work and it's my thread) :p We went to the IoW earlier in the year too.. but I have to say, it sounds like you found some far more interesting places to visit than we did - I may have to go back and check out the tiger...

Missed this question before. The piston was only slightly greasy. That's a fingerprint off my grubby paws you can see on the piston seal - it was dry when I first took it apart.

Well spotted, I didn't even see that.. yeah the cut wire is indeed meant to go to orange but appears to be joined with the black. I wonder if that was done before the compressor was replaced. Will test continuity on the compressor when home from work tonight. Cheers!

Ooh I meant to ask.. what's the impact of having that wire disconnected? And (presumably) I should reconnect it? I'm wondering why it may have been cut and what underlying problem it's disguising..

Found a great post here with piccies which was a big help too, for anyone else who might come across this thread looking for tips.

Blimey.. detailed! Thanks. Already stripped down and found dodgy piston seal (see previous post) but the rest of that should come in handy when I get the new bits. Cheers!

Stripped down.. sufficed to say I've found the problem: I'm assuming this is the "piston seal" ? Also, which bit's the diaphragm? Is it the cardboardy bit just inside the inlet? I can't see anything else which might fit the description of a diaphragm. If that's it, it looks perfectly...

Well, here's a turn up for the books.. someone's been here before. Took the compressor housing cover off to find a very new-looking compressor, two missing brass mounts and some slightly dodgy wiring. See the date stamp on the compressor: And it looks like the wire which goes to the...

Thanks guys. That's given me some renewed enthusiasm for the task at hand. I'll hunt down an illustrated guide and break out my Rave manual (yes I have it already) :p Will report back soon, hopefully with something positive!

Ha! RTFM. Brilliant. Can't tell you how many times a day I'd like to say that to my idiot users, so I feel your pain. Sorry for being so dense. You're quite right, although to be fair I'd already bought the fronts before starting the thread, but I take your point.. it was my stubborn...

I'm beginning to think I should have just converted to coils. This is starting to feel like too much trouble and expense for such an old RR. I'll have soon spent more than the car's worth! That said, it was never so much about the expense (if it was I'd have bought Dunlops) but I'd at least...

I'd happily do the test, but there are some parts of the how-to I don't understand. For example "Remove inlet filter. Place finger over inlet." I'm afraid to say I don't know which bit the inlet is. :confused: "If no suction strip compressor and check piston seal and inlet/outlet valves in...