It's my turn... low rider
#21
I think I found the problem, but the scan doesn't show the leak like everyone else. Right side is leaking. The question is buying Arnott, RMT or CarID... or tear it apart and fix it. I need to confirm by finding the leaks before doing anything.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF86sQBAWE
Cheers,
Louis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alF86sQBAWE
Cheers,
Louis
i would recommend RMT, been running RMT strut for couple years. Arnott has really nice 'how-to' instructions on their site.
#22
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The Right (passenger) side strut is confirmed leaking
I've verified the leaks on the right strut today with soap water. It does seem like everyone has the right side failed and it leaks at the same area like Storka strut. By looking at the strut diagram, although it's not very clear, but it does seem like the o-ring inside the strut worn out and leaks, not the rubber case is broken. All these rebuilt struts may just have these o-rings and the sleeves reglued.
Questions:
1. What's the difference between sport and standard struts since there's only air hose connecting to it?
2. I looked, but there is no electrical wiring on it? Is it on the top?
3. Will this work?https://www.carid.com/2006-audi-a8-s...207696711.html
Cheers,
Louis
Questions:
1. What's the difference between sport and standard struts since there's only air hose connecting to it?
2. I looked, but there is no electrical wiring on it? Is it on the top?
3. Will this work?https://www.carid.com/2006-audi-a8-s...207696711.html
Cheers,
Louis
Last edited by ltooz_a6_a8_q7; 03-22-2017 at 10:33 AM.
#23
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#24
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Have anyone tried to rebuilt the strut him/herself?
I'm reading and looking at the strut diagram, it seems like there are a few places that sell the strut air bag for the A8. I was wondering if anyone ever tried to disassemble the strut and replace the air bag only, these are new instead of rebuilt. The only thing I'm not sure about is how it is disassembled. Is the center shock will come out and plug back into the new air bag? I can see the vacuum port and the top/bottom is hollow. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I would like to do this instead of buying a rebuilt one that don't really know what they do. How does the shock secured in the air bag? For some reasons, none of them come with instruction.
https://www.carid.com/2006-audi-a8-s...207696711.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Suspension-Repair-Kit-Shock-Strut-For-Audi-A8-Left-Right-Repairs/322400834602?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150313114020%26meid%3D47055f4ccf8f48ef9ad504daa67c7a7e%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D14%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D292008748987
Thanks,
Louis
https://www.carid.com/2006-audi-a8-s...207696711.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Air-Suspension-Repair-Kit-Shock-Strut-For-Audi-A8-Left-Right-Repairs/322400834602?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150313114020%26meid%3D47055f4ccf8f48ef9ad504daa67c7a7e%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D14%26rkt%3D30%26sd%3D292008748987
Thanks,
Louis
#25
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Hey Louis, From reading the Self-Service Program 292 Adaptive Air Suspension (page 12), it suggests that the difference between Sport and Standard is not actually in the strut, but actually in the Control Module and the software that it runs... and how it maps the density and action of the strut. So it appears that the strut itself is the same for both.
#26
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Thanks, that's nice to know... Any new Air bag will do...
Hey Louis, From reading the Self-Service Program 292 Adaptive Air Suspension (page 12), it suggests that the difference between Sport and Standard is not actually in the strut, but actually in the Control Module and the software that it runs... and how it maps the density and action of the strut. So it appears that the strut itself is the same for both.
It does look like these rebuild places buy these new air bags and just swap the shocks.
Thanks,
Louis
Last edited by ltooz_a6_a8_q7; 02-06-2017 at 01:14 PM.
#28
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Hey Louis, From reading the Self-Service Program 292 Adaptive Air Suspension (page 12), it suggests that the difference between Sport and Standard is not actually in the strut, but actually in the Control Module and the software that it runs... and how it maps the density and action of the strut. So it appears that the strut itself is the same for both.
Bottom line, only do like for like depending on whether it came non-sport or sport.
#29
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MP4,
I read on all description of bags, I think the difference is internal shock, where the bag mounted to the shock constitute the s or standard. If I know how to replace the bag clearly, I wouldn't hesitate to get the new bag and use my old shock. There is no manual anywhere. I may just buy the darn thing and try, the worst case is out of extra $220, but it will be something worth experimenting.
Thanks ur6 for page 12
Cheers,
Louis
I read on all description of bags, I think the difference is internal shock, where the bag mounted to the shock constitute the s or standard. If I know how to replace the bag clearly, I wouldn't hesitate to get the new bag and use my old shock. There is no manual anywhere. I may just buy the darn thing and try, the worst case is out of extra $220, but it will be something worth experimenting.
Thanks ur6 for page 12
Cheers,
Louis
#30
Easy to install new bag
Hi. I just bought a replacement bag for my a8. Its really easy to assemble. To remove the strut from the car you only need to remove the bolt in the shock that goes in the front lower control arm. I used straps to pull the shock up to get it beside the control arm.remove the air hose connector. Then there are three bolts on top of the shock in the engine compaetment. Ones those are loose the shock will com down enough to reach the 13mm four nuts on top. When they är gone the shock will come off. Then you need to remove the contact from the cable on top of the strut in order to get off the 18 mm nut later. First you remove the big nut on top of the shock an that has locktite so it won't com hof easy. Then you can reatch the 18mm nut with a regular wrench. When you loosen the 18mm nut you need to hold the shock piston with a 9mm wrench. Then just take the dust cover of and lift the metal casing right up and there you go.