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where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
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Not many rules really, this board being aimed at technical issues, it shouldn't fall foul (hopefully) of some of the more personal issues that can affect forums.
Rule 1 - Is that you need to think very carefully before posting anything technical or asking anything technical relating to the security system of the car - See 'Security Issues' sticky for more info.
Rule 2 - We (MGF Register) do not support copyright infringement and therefore references to CD ROM, PDF versions or paper copies of the workshop manual (for instance) should not be posted on the forum. We don't want to get into trouble and we'd rather sell you a genuine hard copy through our Regalia shop anyway!
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
MGTF:
2004 TF 135 in Monogram Spectre, black leather, RHD
MGZR:
2001 ZR 160 in Solar Red, LHD, LPG conv
Classic:
1972 MG Midget MkIII RWA in Blaze Red
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2004 TF 135 in Monogram Spectre, black leather, RHD
MGZR:
2001 ZR 160 in Solar Red, LHD, LPG conv
Classic:
1972 MG Midget MkIII RWA in Blaze Red
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
I know chap has a sense of humour, drives around in an old Roller and an old hearse
Alfa & Mg petrol head
Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Just got mine done @ TMS ROVER CENTRE
Units 6 & 7 London Road Business Park, 222 London Road, St Albans. Hertfordhsire. AL1 1PN
What a difference !
Units 6 & 7 London Road Business Park, 222 London Road, St Albans. Hertfordhsire. AL1 1PN
What a difference !
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
How much do they charge?fastcar wrote:Just got mine done @ TMS ROVER CENTRE
Units 6 & 7 London Road Business Park, 222 London Road, St Albans. Hertfordhsire. AL1 1PN
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Cost me 48 quid but got it done within hour of calling them..
There is another in North London ,by Alexandra Palace but I didn't have time to go there ,they charge about 30 last time I asked
There is another in North London ,by Alexandra Palace but I didn't have time to go there ,they charge about 30 last time I asked
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Nice one thanks!
Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
I had mine done at Camerton Auto Repairs, in Camerton, Bath, on Friday. He took 2 hours ( he asked to have some time to let it settle, due to the high temperature) and charged me £36. Same bloke did my cambelts (mines a VVC) and charged £170 (I supplied the belts & water pump)
Nice bloke, 01761 470416
Nice bloke, 01761 470416
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Anyone in Plymouth area can get their hydrogas pumped up by Chris at Efford service station for about £20. Absolutely top bloke. Tel 01752 774520
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Done last month in Louth (Lincolnshire) £20 . . . at that cost it's not worth buying a DIY pump off ebay.
Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
My Abingdon had a 'suspension pump up' a month before I acquired the car, in August 2015. I have the receipt that states that - but it doesn't mention 'Hydragas'
Could it possibly be anything else?
and how long does it last before a further pump...?
Thanks
Could it possibly be anything else?
and how long does it last before a further pump...?
Thanks
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Hydragas is the name commonly associated to the fluid within the spheres. There's no time limit between pump ups but as cars get older the sphere's may leak fluid. if the ride height remains correct on both sides, leave it alone. The two pumping valves govern each side not the four corners so.
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Thanks Adrian - so what should the correct height be and how do you measure it?adrianclifford wrote: if the ride height remains correct on both sides, leave it alone.
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Correct height is 368mm +/- 10mm at 17C, measured from the front wheel centre to the wheel arch lip vertically above
Note that there is a temperature compensation of 0.4mm per degree Celcius from an ambient temperature of 17 degrees Celcius.
Note that there is a temperature compensation of 0.4mm per degree Celcius from an ambient temperature of 17 degrees Celcius.
Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
does anyone know where to get fluid from??
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Rimmer stock it, had two 5 litre canisters delivered to Stoneleigh. Part Number S3SHHF5, £16.20 per canister.
MGTF:
2004 TF 135 in Monogram Spectre, black leather, RHD
MGZR:
2001 ZR 160 in Solar Red, LHD, LPG conv
Classic:
1972 MG Midget MkIII RWA in Blaze Red
MGF Register regional rep for Germany -- germany@mgfregister.org
2004 TF 135 in Monogram Spectre, black leather, RHD
MGZR:
2001 ZR 160 in Solar Red, LHD, LPG conv
Classic:
1972 MG Midget MkIII RWA in Blaze Red
MGF Register regional rep for Germany -- germany@mgfregister.org
Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Eh No !!adrianclifford wrote:Hydragas is the name commonly associated to the fluid within the spheres. .
The 1962 Hydralastic Suspension has rubber spheres and interconnected fluid filled chambers.
Hydragas has gas filled spheres and fluid filled chambers.
The common problem with Hydragas is the loss of fluid causing low suspension. I consider that this may be due to temperature cycles with the car left outside in the winter or more probably the condidtion of UK roads. We include a height check in the 2nd year Service. This was never a problem with Hydralastic.
A rarer problem is loss of the gas. There is a fix to fit a replenishing valve but this does not stop the leak.
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
What was the name of the garage in Louth that you used Paul ?
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
Is the Hydragas website/register still being kept update does anyone know?
I sent an email to them to advise a local decent garage that did mine and have not had a reply and the garage is not mentioned?
Cheers,
Andrew......
I sent an email to them to advise a local decent garage that did mine and have not had a reply and the garage is not mentioned?
Cheers,
Andrew......
Andrew
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Re: where to get Hydragas pumped up ????
For people in North Dorset, South Wilts & South Somerset, I would recommend Mike Rolls, he's listed in the MGCC handbook too.
http://www.mikerolls.co.uk/
Mike Rolls Services for MGs
Units 9/10 Fifehead Business Park, Manor Farm, Fifehead Magdalen, Nr Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RR.
Tel / Fax: +44 (0) 1258 820 337
http://www.mikerolls.co.uk/
Mike Rolls Services for MGs
Units 9/10 Fifehead Business Park, Manor Farm, Fifehead Magdalen, Nr Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5RR.
Tel / Fax: +44 (0) 1258 820 337
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