P38A P38 eas issues

[LR-hobbs]

eer yes, lots of it. Without the spring, the compressor will be all that's holding air in the bags !!

Bollocks, and to make this even better , one of the threads on the air compressor mountings have stripped so now I can't get the compressor out.

 

[pwood999]

That's usually the stud turning in the plastic housing. I replaced one with an allen bolt, so I can hold it from underneath while tightening the nut.

 

[LR-hobbs]

That's usually the stud turning in the plastic housing. I replaced one with an allen bolt, so I can hold it from underneath while tightening the nut.

That's sound like a plan , not to worry I asked it really nicely with a hammer and it's now off

 

[LR-hobbs]

That's usually the stud turning in the plastic housing. I replaced one with an allen bolt, so I can hold it from underneath while tightening the nut.

Just found this, o ring must have got trapped and ripped

Ive found one ripped and two more crushed.

 

[cornishboater]

That could leak ...............

 

[LR-hobbs]

That could leak ...............

I would say almost without a doubt that is my issue ,if not then it's a big part of it

 

[LR-hobbs]

That's usually the stud turning in the plastic housing. I replaced one with an allen bolt, so I can hold it from underneath while tightening the nut.

I have a spare pressure switch that I have decided to fit out of precaution. I have depinned connectors before but does it matter which wire goes where?

 

[pwood999]

Nope. either way round.

 

[Datatek]

I have a spare pressure switch that I have decided to fit out of precaution. I have depinned connectors before but does it matter which wire goes where?

Swapping things without good reason can lead to more problems. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[cornishboater]

Swapping things without good reason can lead to more problems. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Ahh, you're no fun Keith, makes for great excitement when you turn the key

 

[LR-hobbs]

Ahh, you're no fun Keith, makes for great excitement when you turn the key

If it doesn't explode that's a win in my book.