EAS Overhaul and GOE Emergency Air Installation

[Oztourer]

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.

[loanrangie]

Wouldn't be hard to replicate the rods from alloy.

[Oztourer]

With four new air struts and emergency air up system installed I’m feeling I am another step along the way to future proofing my D3. Whilst initially it seemed a daunting task to take this job on myself, in the end I’m glad I did. I now know so much more about the mechanics of the EAS system which gives me that extra bit of confidence when off-road and I’m sure I’ve saved a small fortune in labour costs too!!

Finally, I found that rest of my GOE height rods had split the same way as the first but after some thought I think I have come up with a fix for them so watch this space on that one.

[PerthDisco]

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

Thanks

[Oztourer]

[QUOTE=PerthDisco;2918063]Keen to know update on where you purchased struts from and brand.

Thanks[/r
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!!

[BradC]

Whilst initially it seemed a daunting task to take this job on myself, in the end I’m glad I did. I now know so much more about the mechanics of the EAS system which gives me that extra bit of confidence when off-road and I’m sure I’ve saved a small fortune in labour costs too!!

Plus you get that overwhelming sense of satisfaction when you pull out of the driveway and get to the end of the road without anything falling off or blowing up.

[Turtle60]

Oz tourer. There is nothing wrong with your GOE rods. That’s how they come. Used mine for some time with no issue.
Great work on having a crack at your suspension set up. If something does fail in that area when remote you will be light years ahead of the pack. Even it’s assembling the right tools in prep before you go.
Cheers
Turtle

[Turtle60]

[Dagilmo]

Yes, good job with the all the work. I have an air up kit I need to install. How long did it take to do just the air up kit install?

[Eric SDV6SE]

[QUOTE=Oztourer;2918074]

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

Thanks[/r
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.