7 replies to this topic

[A.Millican]

Hey,

 

New to Hydrolastic suspension.

 

On my mini the driver side is sitting on the bump stops at the front, I've had a gauge on the points at the back at both are about 220 psi.

 

Is there any points at the front to pump the suspension up or is it sided L/R and just the points and the back?

 

Why would the front be lower on the drivers side if the pressures are the same? 

 

Thanks!

 

Andrew

 

 

[Daz1968]

There is only the one valve at the back. If both are reading same pressure and all other wheel are level apart from one low corner maybe the pipe is blocked or the socket joint in the arm has worn badly.

[69k1100]

Hydro cars traditionally sit lower in the front, due to the engien weight. There are springs at the back to help pull the nose back up. Maybe one has gone on the drivers side?

[Dr s]

I don't go in much for checking the pressure. I'd trim it on height. Once mini me goes for a nap I'll pull out the workshop manual and check the height for you. If it's not pressure it'll be the knuckle joint or similar, just like a dry car

[A.Millican]

OK,

 

Yep the rear has the springs, i will have to order 2x Knuckle joints and see if that helps! 

 

Any other ideas?

[mab01uk]

Some useful Hydrolastic technical information here:-

http://members.tripo...erica/id63.html

 

For reference MiniMail sell refurbished Hydrolastic Units:-

http://www.minimail.co.uk/

[Sheikh Pip]

Defo knuckles!

[A.Millican]

Legends,

 

Thanks everyone!