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Replacing air hub pipes with silicone hose.

  • Gromit
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09 Oct 2011 17:16 #23351 by Gromit
Replied by Gromit on topic Re: Replacing air hub pipes with silicone hose.
Replaced the pipes on the new Black Jimny with copper pipe but I have an advantage, I'm a gas fitter and I have a pipe flaring/swaging kit and soldering gear :-)

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09 Oct 2011 20:36 #23389 by Az1987
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X-Eng Simon wrote:

Az1987 wrote: On all UK spec jimnys(1998 on)


Not on mine! It's a 1999 Soft Top.

Si


Mine is the same year and has them, they all left the factory with them for the UK Market (worked at Suzuki main dealer for 3 year) yours must have had them changed at some point or is one of the many Spanish built odd balls driving around .

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10 Oct 2011 06:12 - 10 Oct 2011 06:33 #23398 by jo king
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Hi here is some pics of what works for me.;)
Last edit: 10 Oct 2011 06:33 by jo king.

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10 Oct 2011 09:50 #23410 by goatboy
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Fuzzoire wrote: All fixed and working fine.:cheer:
What a difference fixing the solenoids has made, the hubs are very quick to engage and disengage.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.:laugh:


Good work getting it sorted!
What exactly did you do to the solenoids to get them working?
My system seems to be a bit tempramental (spelling?) so I want to give it an overhaul before it gets too cold.
That or throw it in the bin...

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10 Oct 2011 10:03 #23411 by Fuzzoire
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I did exactly what facade suggested in an earlier post #23278 with a little gentle tapping from a small hammer and some WD40. I used a 12v battery from our house alarm on the kitchen table to get it going. The lock solenoid VSV2 was fine it was VSV1 the unlock solenoid that gave me problems.

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10 Oct 2011 13:04 #23417 by mlines
Replied by mlines on topic Re: Replacing air hub pipes with silicone hose.
Pictures from James....


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Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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