6.9 owners would be familiar with the full hydraulic system that , apart from struts and valves, plus some other components, incorporate five Pressure Cells - four for front and back, plus a Master unit that replenishes the system if there is a drop in the suspension level.
I recently required five units to be fitted to a car I had in my care. Endeavouring to purchase locally, I was unable to locate any units - neither front nor back. I did have three front units on hand which I purchased some two years ago, but I wanted to save those for Gleaming Beauty. Having drawn blanks from local suppliers, I located five front units in Great Britain, but no rears. I just have to back trek a little regarding local availability. Naturally, I let my fingers do the walking and located some front units at a quoted price of $300.00 each for three units. I told the vendor that I would buy four if he was prepared to negotiate on $250.00 each. Much to my pleasure, he agreed and I made arrangements to pick up four pressure cells the next day - I had a grand in my pocket to clinch the deal. Incidentally, the vendor had quoted the owner of the car $220.00 each, but I put this favourable price down to the fact that the owner of the car had done prior business with the vendor.
On arriving next day with the grand in my pocket, the vendor directed me to a work bench with about half a dozen pressure cells on display. Hmmm...."I take it these are new, are they" ? Ah no, they're second hand . Wow, $250.00 for second hand units I said to myself. "So tell me, how do you know that these are fully operational - have you tested them" ? Yes, I insert a screw driver and if the resistance is solid, the unit is okay. So, what happens if a unit is no good that I would have purchased from you - what guarantee do I have - bring it back and I'll supply you with another one. There was no mention however of any compensation for the work involved. In the next post, I shall explain some of the finer points about Pressure Cells. Regards Styria
I recently required five units to be fitted to a car I had in my care. Endeavouring to purchase locally, I was unable to locate any units - neither front nor back. I did have three front units on hand which I purchased some two years ago, but I wanted to save those for Gleaming Beauty. Having drawn blanks from local suppliers, I located five front units in Great Britain, but no rears. I just have to back trek a little regarding local availability. Naturally, I let my fingers do the walking and located some front units at a quoted price of $300.00 each for three units. I told the vendor that I would buy four if he was prepared to negotiate on $250.00 each. Much to my pleasure, he agreed and I made arrangements to pick up four pressure cells the next day - I had a grand in my pocket to clinch the deal. Incidentally, the vendor had quoted the owner of the car $220.00 each, but I put this favourable price down to the fact that the owner of the car had done prior business with the vendor.
On arriving next day with the grand in my pocket, the vendor directed me to a work bench with about half a dozen pressure cells on display. Hmmm...."I take it these are new, are they" ? Ah no, they're second hand . Wow, $250.00 for second hand units I said to myself. "So tell me, how do you know that these are fully operational - have you tested them" ? Yes, I insert a screw driver and if the resistance is solid, the unit is okay. So, what happens if a unit is no good that I would have purchased from you - what guarantee do I have - bring it back and I'll supply you with another one. There was no mention however of any compensation for the work involved. In the next post, I shall explain some of the finer points about Pressure Cells. Regards Styria