Replacing just one C5 sphere?

bencowell · Unread post by **bencowell** » 15 Apr 2005, 13:20

The C5 has just come back from the dealer after having a rear strut replaced.
Both spheres were replaced about 2 years ago as part of a sound reducing kit, one sphere was replaced this time, but like shock absorbers and brakes, should both be done at the same time?
Cheers

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 15 Apr 2005, 14:16

My understanding of the replacement of spheres is that they are pressure tested on removal - if the pressure is acceptable then that sphere can continue to be used - however I do stand to be correced here!
I personally would feel happier with two spheres replaced at the same time with the same gas pressure not just for the balance of the car / suspension but also for wear as one will probably show signs of wear sooner than the other.
This is always assuming your dealer did not repressurise the other sphere.
If I were you I would question the service department as to what the sphere presures were and why they only replaced one.

bencowell · Unread post by **bencowell** » 15 Apr 2005, 22:57

Thanks,
I doubt the other one was removed, as work was only being done on one side of the car.

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 15 Apr 2005, 23:02

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by martyhopkirk

This is always assuming your dealer did not repressurise the other sphere.
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C5 spheres cant be re-pressurised.

bencowell · Unread post by **bencowell** » 05 Sep 2005, 02:45

I understand that genuine Xantia spheres can't be repressurised either.
My dealer hasn't got the equipment to pressure test spheres.

Mandrake · Unread post by **Mandrake** » 05 Sep 2005, 04:14

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by bencowell

I understand that genuine Xantia spheres can't be repressurised either.
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News to me. All the Xantia spheres I've seen have filler plugs and can therefore be regassed. C5 spheres don't have a filler plug and have some kind of hermetical seal instead...
Regards,
Simon