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air locker
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:36 pm
by rocklux
ive just got a rear air locker for my 94 lux. i noticed that when its disengaged dif oil spits out of the blow off on the compressor. i took it back to the shop and they said that the breather extention must be blocked or kinked. so i checked the hose and even disconected it. it still blows oil. is this a common problem? whats wrong with it?
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:43 pm
by dirtyGQ
o-ring might be shot it seem like the common thing
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:58 pm
by Polar_Bear
ive just got a rear air locker for my 94 lux. i noticed that when its disengaged dif oil spits out of the blow off on the compressor. i took it back to the shop and they said that the breather extention must be blocked or kinked. so i checked the hose and even disconected it. it still blows oil. is this a common problem? whats wrong with it?
that was happening to the one that arb installed in my vitara ever since day one. the 2 o rings that sit in the seal housing are either twisted or knackered, and allowing minute amounts of oil to be forced back up the air line. as long as your compressor isnt cutting in while the diff is locked it shouldnt leak air....mine never did. i replaced the o rings and it stopped doing it
trouble is its a $2 part to fix but time consuming in labour, thats why the shop will try and worm their way out of it. arb screwed a quick release fitting onto the exhuast of the solenoid, and ran an air line down into the chassis rail, so the oil didnt spray out under the bonnet
love the smell of diff oil
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 7:35 pm
by dumbdunce
search, people.
http://outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?t=48052 <- contains my explanations of how this happens
http://outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?t=88588 <- contains Daniel Bongard's explanation. He is probably "more" correct, since he is an engineer with ARB. I still stand by my reasons though.
cheers
DD
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:37 pm
by rocklux
they fitted it incorrectly they can fix it n i wont b payen
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:52 am
by dumbdunce
rocklux wrote:they fitted it incorrectly they can fix it n i wont b payen
did you read the two thread which I posted? take the time to do your homework before you embarrass yourself - chances are high that your locker is fine, and the problem, if there is one, is external to the locker itself.
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 6:08 pm
by rocklux
went to the shop today and they said that a small amount of oil is expected. but this is driping. 5 shots covers an a4 piece of paper. so they will be pulling it apart to cheak the seals.