Fast ticking suspension pump? replace??

JohnT · Unread post by **JohnT** » 29 Apr 2005, 22:21

Xantia TD. Ticking about once a second, will replacing it sort it?
Thanks to those who reply!

mpr1956 · Unread post by **mpr1956** » 29 Apr 2005, 22:59

a better (cheaper!)first step is to put a new accumulator sphere on first.... that may be all it needs (around 20 quid from gsf )

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 30 Apr 2005, 03:25

hi johnt mpr1956 is corect what usuly is happening the gas in regulater/accumalater sphere has reduced so your regulater is cutting in and out because when the sphere has gas in it it is a damper each tick is reg switching on and off regards malcolm

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 30 Apr 2005, 03:43

As with the other replies, it does sound like the accumulator sphere is flat!! They are a cheap and easy item to replace and should be considered as a consumable item-do it quickly though, because it puts a lot more strain on the pump, as when the accumulator sphere can't supply the pressure for the system the pump has to do it all- thats why its ticking so quickly, the pump is having to work very hard to compensate.

Unread post by **Peter.N.** » 30 Apr 2005, 03:45

If the same as the XM it can also result in the supply pipe splitting at the pump union