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Author:  Morris 1100 [ Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:34 pm ]
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I would find the leak and fix it.

For some reason the opening post to this thread is missing. I didn't start this thread.
Author:  gtogreen1969 [ Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:50 pm ]
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Morris 1100 wrote:
I would find the leak and fix it.
+1.

Why spend $1k or more doing something that will devalue the car by a couple of grand.

It may be a pipe or hose fitting leaking.

If you are a little worried about the age of the bags then you could add competition bump stops to share the load.
Author:  Scoop [ Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:51 pm ]
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Morris 1100 wrote:
I would find the leak and fix it.

+2 Worth keeping
Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Jan 18, 2018 4:58 am ]
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Ditto.
If leaking at the hose crimp, the hose can be replaced.
Author:  gtogreen1969 [ Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:53 am ]
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GuamMini wrote:
Okay thank you that's what I needed I need to buy the competition bump stops any links? Thank you guys are the best
Not sure who you buy from but this is what they look like. They make the ride a little bit harsher and help get rid of the dipping and swaying.

https://www.minispares.com/product/Clas ... J4007.aspx
https://www.minispares.com/product/Clas ... |Back%20to
Author:  1071 S [ Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:17 pm ]
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GuamMini wrote:
Okay thank you that's what I needed I need to buy the competition bump stops any links? Thank you guys are the best


Assuming "links" really means "leaks"????

Then, no, comp stops will have no effect on any leaks.

I also don't understand the comment ".....then you could add competition bump stops to share the load." Comp bumps stops (or any bump stops) don't share any load. While sitting or driving they don't do anything ... They do limit the amount the suspension moves through in pitch due to acceleration/braking or lumps in the road. However, the hydro unit has already absorbed the shock of any change in suspension travel before the bump stop comes into play...

Cheers, Ian
Author:  timmy201 [ Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:21 pm ]
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He means "links" to a website where he can buy the bumpstops.
Author:  Morris 1100 [ Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:35 pm ]
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Comp bump stops do carry load. They are taller than the gap between the arm and the frame, so they are pre-loaded and carrying weight as soon as you fit them and let the jack down.
It is a very effective way of increasing the spring rate.
The rubbers are actually available in different grades if you really want to play spring rates.
Author:  Stibbsy [ Fri Jan 19, 2018 1:42 pm ]
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GuamMini wrote:
Thank you gto pumped the suspension back up to 400 psi and until this morning it is level no leaks I checked the floor etc. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thank you

if need to pump it to 400 psi to get the desired height, then I suggest that you need to fit spacers to the strut foot stems and lower the pressure. 295 psi, 300 psi maximum.
Author:  mini210 [ Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:10 pm ]
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Quote:
Still wondering why one side would drop could there be air in the system?



On my Mk2 S, i found that when i took the valve cap off the shrader valve on my collapsed side there was a small release of pressure and a small amount of hydro fluid that dripped out.

Im still yet to re-pressurise the side and check for leaks but am pretty sure it was from the shrader valve insert.

Id at least remove the centre valve on both sides and replace with new ones. Its a cheap replace to rule out that area for a leak. :)

This could be where your phantom leak is occurring :?:
Author:  drmini in aust [ Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:24 pm ]
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What he says ∆
Schrader valves don't last forever it's common for old ones to leak.
And it's important to have a good rubber seal in the valve cap in case it does.
Author:  Morris 1100 [ Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:33 pm ]
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The Schrader valves in the Hydro were special high pressure ones they are not normal cheap tyre ones even though they look the same.

But the theory is that the valve is only there to hold pressure till you fit the valve cap anyway!
Author:  winabbey [ Sat Jan 20, 2018 5:52 am ]
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Morris 1100 wrote:
The Schrader valves in the Hydro were special high pressure ones they are not normal cheap tyre ones even though they look the same.

But the theory is that the valve is only there to hold pressure till you fit the valve cap anyway!

That's interesting. Where do you get them?
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Jan 20, 2018 6:25 am ]
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I've used new tyre shop ones since 1977, they work for me.... ;)
Author:  Morris 1100 [ Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:44 am ]
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winabbey wrote:
Morris 1100 wrote:
The Schrader valves in the Hydro were special high pressure ones they are not normal cheap tyre ones even though they look the same.

But the theory is that the valve is only there to hold pressure till you fit the valve cap anyway!

That's interesting. Where do you get them?

I just use the old ones and have never had any failures. There is never any fluid under the valve caps.
NOS ones are available from some good Mini parts places.
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