UK Linconti
New LVC Member
One of the front air springs has developed a bad leak!
Examination of the spring shows wear in the normal areas but not as excessive as I have seen on some of the Youtube videos.
I can feel the leak coming from one area high up on the air bag. The leak is next to the solenoid, that has been fastened with a plastic tie. The tie has been cut leaving the end rubbing on the side of the air bag when it inflates. I was wondering if there is any way to seal this single hole as a temporary repair till parts can be obtained?
Also the part concerned is Part No.: 3U2Z5310CA.
There is an Arnott replacement but Damn, they are expensive! Also Arnott ships from the EU to the UK, despite their site appearing to be located in the UK. This incurs 20% tax + handling fee.
They are not available from Rockauto, so I have been looking at China manufacturer/suppliers. They are available on Aliexpress. Anyone have experience of these suppliers.
Also any advice on fitting replacent front air springs on the Conti? Arnott include replacement O ring seals, but China sellers do not. Can these be purchased from anywhere seperately?
Examination of the spring shows wear in the normal areas but not as excessive as I have seen on some of the Youtube videos.
I can feel the leak coming from one area high up on the air bag. The leak is next to the solenoid, that has been fastened with a plastic tie. The tie has been cut leaving the end rubbing on the side of the air bag when it inflates. I was wondering if there is any way to seal this single hole as a temporary repair till parts can be obtained?
Also the part concerned is Part No.: 3U2Z5310CA.
There is an Arnott replacement but Damn, they are expensive! Also Arnott ships from the EU to the UK, despite their site appearing to be located in the UK. This incurs 20% tax + handling fee.
They are not available from Rockauto, so I have been looking at China manufacturer/suppliers. They are available on Aliexpress. Anyone have experience of these suppliers.
Also any advice on fitting replacent front air springs on the Conti? Arnott include replacement O ring seals, but China sellers do not. Can these be purchased from anywhere seperately?