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  1. 23rd January 2009, 04:15 PM #1
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    EAS allowable leakage rate...`

    Hi Forumites,
    I've recently purchased a 98 P38a from Melbourne, drove it back to Perth 13.8 litres / 100 klms. Great vehicle very impressed. When I bought the vehicle as mentioned in another post I had a slight problem with the solenoid valves, I got a replacement block from TRS, no complaints there. Blocks fitted and has made a significant difference, I'm now just wondering what's a reasonable leakdown rate? If you didn't drive the vehicle for a week and the suspension drops to say access level is this acceptable? Or would you expect the suspension to stay at level and not loose pressure indefinately, I think personally this is unreasonable but I'll wait and see what reponses I get.
    Thanks to anybody who responds.
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  2. 23rd January 2009, 04:34 PM #2
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    It shouldn't leak at all.
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  3. 23rd January 2009, 04:47 PM #3
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    Hi Jon, Ok well that gives me something to work towards, out with the soapy water solution again I suspect.............. bugger..............
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  4. 23rd January 2009, 04:54 PM #4
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    Provided my compressor is not running on close down, mine will stay at whatever setting it was parked at for up to 3 weeks (the longest I have left it !)
    I know I have some valve block problems (the usual white powdery deposits) and my compressor is only about 50%. Nearly time for another air rebuild. This one has lasted over 100K of really hard work so it's not a major concern.
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    Correct, it shouldn't have any leaks but the system does self level every 6hrs. That means that if the car is not parked on a flat/even surface, it will eventually self level itself down to the bump stops.

    As an example, park it with one wheel on a kerb & shut the door. You might hear a couple of solenoid movements. Open the door & shut it again & you'll hear a few more as it starts the levelling process. This is what happens every 6hrs (I think it's 6hrs).
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