Runnerup8

No problem.

PaulW

Jack88: Do you have a post that shows you rebuilding the strut or a link to the rebuild kit? I think I might try rebuilding it myself.

Thanks! Paul

PaulW

I found the thread....guess I need to figure out if I can find a rebuild kit for the S8 sport suspension on ebay.

ltooz_a6_a8_q7

The bag should be the same as long as you keep your original shock.
Cheers,
Louis

PaulW

I have verified that the leak is on the left hand side, I'm going to say from the top O-ring. I suppose I should just buy the whole kit, but wondering if getting an O-ring kit would just as easily fix it.....but I guess I don't want to take that chance.

Here is my leak:


And it appears here is the kit:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-Front-...sAAOSwc49Y7tso

I believe I will just buy the kit. Too bad I couldn't have it for the upcoming weekend.

PaulW

After looking at other threads....I am wonder if I can just replace the O-rings on the assembly and call it a day, I'm pretty certain it's not the airbag. I will have to search some more, but does anybody know the size of the O-rings? I thought I saw a post:

ltooz_a6_a8_q7

As I understand, the o rings are to stop the bag from moving up/down too abruptly not to stop 100psi pressure leaks.
Wow, the same bag I bought but 2for1 price. It's a no brainer .
Cheers,
Louis

Jack88

Someone did post the o-ring sizes once, might take some looking around. The o-rings do act as seals against the pressure, it really isn't under a crazy amount for what they do. The upper one is the the only thing that could leak air to create the bubbles in your video, but it's still probably a good idea to replace the bag. They are known to fail and you already are in there. Your choice, though!

ltooz_a6_a8_q7

I think stealth32 has them for sale
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/a8-.../#post24941516

GrantOz

I've recently fitted the original Arnott front struts in the sport variant. There's no significant difference from the originals as far as I can tell.