Active Suspension problems??

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rover3l
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Car: 1998 Q45, 2000Q45 Anniversary, 1965 Rover 3L,

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Reported a few weeks ago that I had fitted recharge strut accumulators and dramatic improvement in ride. It may be that I have just gotten used of it but I could swear that the ride has since deteriorated.

Symptoms1. Noisy over bumps - could be worn rubber2. Struts leaking small amount of fluid but level in reservoir not going down. Did notice that the dip stick shows it to be about 1/2 inch too full3. Car seems to dive a little on braking - I am sure it did not do that a few weeks ago4. Large pot holes really crash through, maybe i am expecting too much5. Hissing noise from left rear when turning a corner6. Ride seems a little harsh but could be the noise that is giving me that impression.7. Note all 4 struts have good travel8. Noticed today when I was at a stop light that when I raised the revs the front end raised up about 1/2 inch 9. Ran the active test using the N/H switch and comes up as a 5,5 which is ok

Any thoughts, does the cold weather affect the ride?


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Car: 1990 Q45 342,400 miles 22 years ownership with original engine
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You only changed 4 of the 9 accumulators, why we like to see owners at least change the 4 struts [to get new seals] and recharge the other 5 plus new rubber seat bushings all around. After all it is 10 years old.

Durn right, abnormal below 32F will affect the active fluid and the tires and the tension rods and the upper links.


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