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Hi,

I've just tried to pump up my hydrolastic suspension on my 1966 850 Morris mk1. All was going well, one side looks pretty good and settled at recommended height (from wheel arch to wheel hub centre). Then came the driver's side; back end started lifting, but front wouldn't move.

Pumped it up, and still didn't go on the front end. Depressurised it and then tried again. Still didn't budge at the front, continued to pump till the back end was just at the correct height, when there was a pop. There doesn't seem to be a massive loss of fluid, but a few splashes around the front subframe and then a pool appeared. Can't exactly work out where it is coming from, and think it is from the displacer taht popped.

Has anyone got any experience or knowledge of this? Also, is there anywhere that sells reconned units or second hand units?

Many thanks,

Joel

Tim Harber at Minimail should be able to help with a displacer.

joel1275 wrote:Hi,

Has anyone got any experience or knowledge of this?

Many thanks,

Joel

Usually the hose breaks away from the bag, probably more common on the fronts (at least out this way) as the way they are mounted it tends to be an ashtray effect, collecting water and no where to drain.

Thanks both. Managed to sort itself and all pumped up now! On with rebuilding the rest of the car...