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Testrun!

Everything worked as it should, unfortunately the first top down drive also resulted in this years first carwash: Hot water pressure washer later: And back inside for a last check to see if there are...

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Taking a break

I am on vacation, project is paused, have a look here: www.longway.to/miami

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ADS and Spheres

There are 4 hydrogen spheres that is the actual suspension. Basically the suspension consists of 4 spheres, 4 hydraulic cylinders, some valves and some solenoids. The Spheres seem to have a lifespan of...

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Final touches…

It is time for the car to return to it’s owner, at least for the summer. Had some final things to do: Removed all the crap that was on the rear: I like it clean, sleeper style: Cleaning and washing:...

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Service

Before the owner gets it back it needs a full service: This is what I will use for the service: New and old filter for the inside air: Filter in place: Replacing the oil in the rear axle, one allen...

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Replacing the rear hydrospheres

First, all 4 wheels need to be off the ground, when the hydraulic pressure is lost, the car drops to the ground. First of all this is for safety, but second also because there will be a lot of fluid,...

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Replacing the front hydrospheres

First remove the plastic cover at the front wheels: Behind it you will have this, here is the hydrosphere already removed, unfortunately no picture before. The Sphere is mounted on a metal bracket...

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ADS-valve

The hydrospheres are a thing that seems to last roughly 100 000 km or 10-15 years, you usually replace them when there is something wrong with them. BUT, these cars has a valve that controls the...

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Taking the ADS-valve apart

There are two large plugs with seals that start to leak, here is one of them and also the two allen screws that keep the valve together, remove them: Take the two halves apart and you will see the...

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Remounting the ADS-valve

Reverse everything when putting it back in the car, in place and with tightened screws: Leave the covers off, since you should check for leaks first. Put the car back on the ground, it will be a...

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