Thread: EAS Overhaul and GOE Emergency Air Installation

So, as I've posted previously, I've embarked on a journey to overhaul the EAS on my 2005 D3. At first I was just going to replace the o-rings in my valve blocks and give the system a good looking over. Soon into my quest however I struck a snag - I heard hissing!

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Turns out that the sag I was seeing wasn't from passing valve block seals but from the drivers side front air strut. After consulting Dr YouTube, it turns out that the removal of said offending air struts is not such a difficult task so out with my newly aquired $50 2250kg trolley jack (thank you Gumtree guy), car stands and tool kit and about an hour later it was out, revealing a perished air bag.

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I figured if one was shot, the others might not be far behind so I took the plunge and ordered four new corners ($$$). For anyone that knows me, my life seems to be cursed with having things go wrong with every twist and turn. Firstly, despite their computer saying they had all four air struts in stock, the supplier could only find three so I have the fourth on back order. Secondly, whilst ginving the underside a general look over, I noticed that one of my GOE rods had split!

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Ive contacted GOE about getting a replacement (preferably for free as they are only a few years old) however from the sounds of things, GOE don't seem to be going so well so I'm not going to hold my breath on that so as a result, I'm trying to think of a way of repairing this. Any ideas anyone? Luckily I kept my original rods so I popped one back in in the interim.

Next, I then blew the dust off my GOE emergency airup kit and started to figure out how to install it. With the air struts out, installation seems a bit easier than doing it in situ so once I have all that done I will post a few more photos.

Cheers for now.

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Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Keen to know update on where you purchased struts from and brand.

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I purchased my struts from Rovacraft in Sydney. They have an office in Perth. There was no branding on the box other than a label saying they were manufactured in GB (Great Britain??) and the OEM part number. I briefly contemplated going the AliExpress route which could have saved me a fair amount but I figure you get what you pay for and I was also pressed for time. If Rovacraft use AliExpress as a supplier and then on sell them with 50-100% markup then I would rather not know!!

Thanks, I bought my new denso alternator from rovacraft in Perth, top service and great advice. Fully agree on getting what you pay for. I'll be checking them out for pricing for my air struts too.