Accumilator sphere - quick question

j_roc · Unread post by **j_roc** » 23 Sep 2005, 20:04

Afternoon to all - Bought a new accumilator sphere and a litre of LHM from GSF, getting straight to the point - Do the threads on the sphere need instant gasket seal (i.e - hylomer) placing on it? I have had a look on previous posts, but it don't mention annything about it? Also (kind of worrying me!![:o)]) what's the buisness of bleeding the system after changing the sphere? I thought it was self bleeding? Many thanks - Alex. P.S im dodging the rain today [:D].

bxbodger · Unread post by **bxbodger** » 23 Sep 2005, 20:46

NO NO NO!!!!!! NO HYLOMAR!!!!!!!!!!![xx(] Nothing at all,only a thin smear of LHM- just make sure the threads are clean and spin it on hand tight only-like an oil-filter
You shouldn't need to bleed anything, just start the motor and do up the pressure release valve. It'll probably be a bit slow to initially rise but after that it'll be o.k.
In theory, a 10 minute job........[}:)]

wrinklet1 · Unread post by **wrinklet1** » 23 Sep 2005, 22:14

Make sure you put some LHM on the rubber seal otherwise you may damage the seal.
Paul

j_roc · Unread post by **j_roc** » 23 Sep 2005, 22:59

Thanks for that - Dont worry I wont put hylomer on the threads [:D]. Where is the pressure release valve? Many thanks - Alex.

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 24 Sep 2005, 00:33

presure release valve is on the front of the regulatorwhich is the unit the acumalater sphere is fitted,the valve is the bolt head 12mm,dont unscrew it more than about three quarters of a turn
regards malcolm

j_roc · Unread post by **j_roc** » 24 Sep 2005, 00:38

Thanks for that - bxbodger, wrinklet1 and citronut. At the mo im changing the cambelt on the Rover, but I will change the sphere on Sunday or Monday. Thanks to all once again - Alex.

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 24 Sep 2005, 02:21

i thought when somthing goes rong with one of them orable (woof woof) things you just chuck it away
regards malcolm

j_roc · Unread post by **j_roc** » 24 Sep 2005, 16:31

The cheek! It's got a PSA power unit in it dont you know. - Alex

marpate1 · Unread post by **marpate1** » 24 Sep 2005, 19:58

Fantasic timing!
I just bought an accumulator from GSF Cheltenham and did the job this afternoon after reading the thread - 10 minute job ... well happy [:D]
My LHM had also taken a very sudden dip and a load would empty from the regulator assembly (I think), attached to the front accumulator when the engine was switched off. Turned out to be a low pressure pipe on the top had worked lose and only needed tightening.
Cheers,
Mark

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 24 Sep 2005, 21:13

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

The cheek! It's got a PSA power unit in it dont you know. - Alex
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">ha ha thats about all its got going for it
regards malcolm

j_roc · Unread post by **j_roc** » 24 Sep 2005, 23:45

[}:)] [}:)] [}:)] - Im not amused - Alex ([;)])

Ciaran · Unread post by **Ciaran** » 24 Sep 2005, 23:48

Gonna have to do mine, getting frequent ticking on high / intermediate heights, plus front sometimes reluctant to rise... and jerky in operation (though thats probs a sticking height corrector).

Mandrake · Unread post by **Mandrake** » 25 Sep 2005, 03:40

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

Gonna have to do mine, getting frequent ticking on high / intermediate heights, plus front sometimes reluctant to rise... and jerky in operation (though thats probs a sticking height corrector).
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Jerky rising is usually the front struts being sticky and has nothing to do with the height corrector.
Regards,
Simon

jeremy · Unread post by **jeremy** » 25 Sep 2005, 17:13

Ticking rate should decrease on full height as the height correctors are open and the suspension spheres function as accumulators!
So your accumulator sphere may be ok and the problem could be the regulator non-return valve. This can be re-seated - there are instructions on here.
http://www.andyspares.com/discussionfor ... C_ID=16020
jeremy

citronut · Unread post by **citronut** » 25 Sep 2005, 17:26

it easyer to just try a new A/C sphere first
regards malcolm