1995 HSE Airbag suspension replace advice

[CJ1960]

Trust I can get some good advice from you all in regard to a 1995 HSE RR with 95,000km.
I tend to think it's sitting a little low and realise the airbag suspension is close to its lifespan in any case.
As I'm not keen on selling a kidney etc I'm looking for recommended mechanics in Sydney or Brisbane who can do this using Airbag Man or similiar parts.
I assume from reading the pump will need replacing or rebuilding and would also think the Airbag Man emergency air recovery system is worthwhile?
Any help would be apprecaited.
Regards,

Colin

[cartm58]

I would take it a step at a time

Replace the air bags if they are slowly sinking down on yellow warning light is on the dash, l replaced the air bags in 1993 range rover when l bought it in 2005, since then l replaced the two front sensors and thats all in terms of the air suspension and this year replaced the shock absorbers.

The landrover bags were quoted at $750 apiece got the air man bags which are made by dunlop for $220 apiece which was still cheaper than reverting to coil suspension.

[Scouse]

Retail price from a LR dealer is around $200 for each airbag on the LP (P38a) Range Rover.

CJ, is it sitting low when parked (switched off) or in general driving ?
While the airbags can leak over time they're not generally a cause of a low ride when the car is driving, unless you have a major leak somewhere.
Maybe the system just needs calibrating.

Are you in Sydney ?
If so, give ATV, Coopers or Bruce Davis a call.

For the emergency kit, try Lee Bourgeios with his Rovair system.

[CJ1960]

Thanks for the help..
No warning light but it's definately sitting lower at rest than I remember!
I'm in country NSW and get to Brisbane and Sydney every month or so - either would be OK and I prefer a specialist to do anything a bit outside the ordinary.
Scott have you got contacts on ATV, Coopers and Davies?
Thanks again,
Col

[D3Jon]

Have you thought about replacing the air suspension altogether? There are kits available to put the P38 on to coil springs. They come with a plug in module so that the EAS/ECU doesn't think there's a problem.

Here's a link: One type of kit (http://www.brookwell.co.uk/acatalog/RangeRoverP38coilspringconversionkit2.html)

And a couple of others:

Pictures of a kit in place (http://www.allabout4x4.com/airsuspensionpage.html)

Complete Tutorial with pics (http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/airsuspension/airspreplace.html#p38)

If you want to keep air suspension, then check out these upgraded units rather than the Dunlop ones:

Arnott Air Springs (http://www.p38spares.co.uk/commerce/?page=list_items&cat_id=13)

Jon

[Scouse]

Scott have you got contacts on ATV, Coopers and Davies?
ATV Automotives (Strathfield): 02 9764 3226
Davis Performance Landys (Annangrove): 02 9679 1978
Graeme Cooper Automotive (St Peters): 02 9550 2689 or 1800 647 999
There's also KLR Automotive at Kingswood: 02 4721 3675


For the emergency kit, Lee Bourgeois (Mittagong): 02 4871 1218

[Scouse]

Thanks for the help..
No warning light but it's definately sitting lower at rest than I remember!
Apart from sitting lower than usual, are there any problems with the EAS ?
Slow to lift ?
Dropping overnight ?

[glenneaux]

:wasntme:

hehe hey guys

i've just looked at a 96 range rover and after starting the engine the suspension light stayed on and on the mode panel all 4 lights were on..

when i pushed the up/down button nothing happened.. is this a common problem? what causes it?

the whole time the suspension was up high.. i assume it was anyway cause it didnt feel low and it was nice and soft, the ride that is..

[Scouse]

i've just looked at a 96 range rover and after starting the engine the suspension light stayed on and on the mode panel all 4 lights were on..

when i pushed the up/down button nothing happened.. is this a common problem? what causes it?

the whole time the suspension was up high.. i assume it was anyway cause it didnt feel low and it was nice and soft, the ride that is..This has logged a hard fault & it will need to be diagnosed using test equipment (Testbook, Rovacom.....).

In theory, it should stay high unless there a leak or it self levels down to the stops. Be prepared & get yourself a kidney belt ;).

[mightgeta4be]

g'day noticed this company advertising on this site today. not sure if they can help
Hard Range Australia (http://www.hardrange.com/index.htm)
best of luck