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front ARB locker leaking air and compressor runs frequently
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 4:17 pm
by hottiemonster
recently got a ARB front locker installed and there is a problem with leaking air which the compressor starts up every 15 seconds or so.
i pulled out the whole air line to find a hole but there wasnt one, and i can here air leaking out somewhere near the front diff.
2 questions
1. where could the air be leaking from / how to fix it?
2. if this is happening is it strongly recomended to not use the front locker, incase it disengages and engages on the run, eg during wheel spin.
thanks
Peter
ps. this is for a SWB GQ if you didnt know
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 4:28 pm
by Bartso
can you take it back to where you got it installed? depending how long ago you got it take it back
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 4:34 pm
by Slayer
is the leaking air coming out your diff breather??
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 4:51 pm
by hottiemonster
Slayer wrote:is the leaking air coming out your diff breather??
diff breather has been extended to the firewall, but the air is coming from around the diff.
but i will check the diff breather line for the diff now.
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 4:55 pm
by Big Red Toy
the air is leaking from your Illudium Pu-36 Explosive Space Modulator
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 5:13 pm
by hottiemonster
it doesnt seem to be coming through the diff breather, coz i tried blocking it and it was still doing it.
when i put my ear against the diff i can hear air constantly getting pumped in, where on the rear i cant hear anything.
any other ideas?
will it still be allright for driving on, or not?
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 5:19 pm
by -Mick-
hottiemonster wrote:it doesnt seem to be coming through the diff breather, coz i tried blocking it and it was still doing it.
when i put my ear against the diff i can hear air constantly getting pumped in, where on the rear i cant hear anything.
any other ideas?
will it still be allright for driving on, or not?
A spray bottle full of soapy water will find the hole in 30 seconds
Well it won't you have to ahhh
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 5:27 pm
by hottiemonster
-Mick- wrote:A spray bottle full of soapy water will find the hole in 30 seconds
i have tried that. but if there are no other idea, i might try it again.
could it be some internal problem, in which case, get it lprofessionally looked at?
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:07 pm
by Daisy
take it back to where you got the job done and tell em to fix it..
Problem solved that way.. less headaches etc
TOM
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:22 pm
by hottiemonster
GQ wrote:take it back to where you got the job done and tell em to fix it..
Problem solved that way.. less headaches etc
TOM
yeah i think thats the go, wednesday hopefully.
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:33 pm
by +dj_hansen+
Big Red Toy wrote:the air is leaking from your Illudium Pu-36 Explosive Space Modulator
ROFLMFAO
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:45 pm
by 4sum4
If its just been fitted all the bolts have probably come loose don`t drive it in 4wd till it gets fixed,What ever the problem is the centre has to come out anyway
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 10:02 pm
by turps
Pete,
Sometimes when the center goes back in if the air line inseide gets knocked, it can damage the o-ring. And they leak internally. When mine damaged the whole lot (I broke the locker). I could put my hand on the center and could feel the vibes of the oil bubbling away.
Best bet as other have said dont drive it in 4x4. And give the 4b shop a ring and he will help you out. As it has only been in there for a couple of weeks. Good chance it want cost you a cent. Most likly it isnt a workmanship problem, just some times this happens.
I know a bloke who had an 80series that would do the airline all the time.
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 10:06 pm
by spazbot
have you run it with the hubs in at all yet may not be oil on the o rings to seal it all up
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 10:18 pm
by MY45
Mine is leaking around the diff i can hear it leaking from the seal ....what would the problem be?
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 12:42 am
by Woop
It could be: O-ring seals not fitted/centered properly, the copper tube from the bulkhead fitting in the diff fractured/not fitted properly. If you remove the fill plug, is it easier to hear the noise? Sounds like diff center might have to be removed
Nick
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 6:01 am
by hottiemonster
thanks for you help guys, i will get it checked out this week hopefully.
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 7:50 am
by dumbdunce
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 7:53 am
by ausyota
When I fitted my ARB I bumped the steel line that gos to the locker inside the diff the diff and it touched the crownwheel and rubbed through. Doh.
I got a new bit of bundy tube soldered on and installed it carefully and now its all good
But if there is a leak inside your diff it should be coming out your breather
unless your breather is blocked or somthing?
Paul.
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 9:08 am
by Bitsamissin
Same thing happened to my rear one about a month after installation.
Compressor stayed on and air blowing out the breather in the engine bay.
Took it back and it was the O ring on the centre, they said it was faulty but me thinks it was the install, no drama's as they repaired it under warranty and has been fine since (3 yrs).