Suspension: Replace Bags only or Replace entire assembly
#21
Sounds good then
Yes, that new billet cover on the air dryer is a good upgrade.
The reason I asked re the same compressor is that I have a theory that the newer Hitachi compressors take a different software than the older units.
As such, do not try upgrading the compressor software until you have the system running properly. In fact, I tend not to fool with software very much as all as it is too much of a black art.
I sometimes think some of the guys are stuffing in the AMK software where they are still running the Hitachi compressor - that is a real no no.
Incidentally, the AMK compressor is far from perfect; hence rebuilding the Hitachi makes sense.
Yes, I think it is just something with the compressor valves or relief valves stuck open or something like that.
Make certain your 3's frame is on axle jacks. Do not assume you can fool with the compressor and that the air will remain locked in the air springs - well you can if you have a spare set of fingers handy - most owners do not however.
The reason I asked re the same compressor is that I have a theory that the newer Hitachi compressors take a different software than the older units.
As such, do not try upgrading the compressor software until you have the system running properly. In fact, I tend not to fool with software very much as all as it is too much of a black art.
I sometimes think some of the guys are stuffing in the AMK software where they are still running the Hitachi compressor - that is a real no no.
Incidentally, the AMK compressor is far from perfect; hence rebuilding the Hitachi makes sense.
Yes, I think it is just something with the compressor valves or relief valves stuck open or something like that.
Make certain your 3's frame is on axle jacks. Do not assume you can fool with the compressor and that the air will remain locked in the air springs - well you can if you have a spare set of fingers handy - most owners do not however.
#22
Update. I was able to create two T fittings and bypass both valve blocks and use my shop compressor to fill up front and rear air struts. Front was easy, rear still has a small leak I am trying to find. Might be the left strut is worn a gole some where. Its a band aid for now but its kinda if cool, I can use the residule air from the air tank i keep in the cargo compartment to give it a quick shot and it raises pretty quick. Just gotto turn off all the warning chimes and lights. Should hold me over until I can save up for the AB Coilover conversion. I plan on keeping the air system in tact in case I want to go back to it.
#25
M10 x 1 Tee?
I presume the tee is a metric M10 x 1 thread for the Voss 6mm tubing fittings?
If so, then I suppose you went from the M10 thread to nominal 1/4" NPT?
Finding the fittings is the hard part.
I must commend you. I have a theory that if one just plumbs into the air tank and pressures up there, that can also fill the air springs as long as the block valves are working and powered.
The link below is how I did tap into the air tank but have yet to have a failure where I had to actually try out the theory.
DISCO3.CO.UK Photo Gallery - Schrader Valve Air Tank Air In install
Your way however does work for certain, (no theory), and with the F26E fused pulled, that gets rid of the error messages.
The jpg's are much appreciated.
If so, then I suppose you went from the M10 thread to nominal 1/4" NPT?
Finding the fittings is the hard part.
I must commend you. I have a theory that if one just plumbs into the air tank and pressures up there, that can also fill the air springs as long as the block valves are working and powered.
The link below is how I did tap into the air tank but have yet to have a failure where I had to actually try out the theory.
DISCO3.CO.UK Photo Gallery - Schrader Valve Air Tank Air In install
Your way however does work for certain, (no theory), and with the F26E fused pulled, that gets rid of the error messages.
The jpg's are much appreciated.
#26