TLBaja79
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Airbag Fix? Mechanic near Mulege
Any ideas on how to fix a leaking suspension airbag?
I thought about using 'slime'? any thoughts?
Or is this an easy fix for a mechanic? I'm near Mulege/Loreto,
suggestions?
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larryC
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I guess it depends on what is leaking. Is it leaking on one of the inflation lines or is the bag itself punctured?
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TLBaja79
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Unfortunately that I don't know... hence the reason for slime. but afraid I'm gonna ruin them with slime getting in the lines/connections.
Its a slow leak, runs out after 6+ hours
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RnR
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First thing, you need to find the leak. Use dish soap and water and check the connections, the hoses, and the bag itself. Any mechanic can slop
soapy water on the parts and find the leak.
If it's not in the bag, just replace what is leaking. All parts are just standard airline and fittings. If it is in the bag, you will probably need
a new bag.
Slime might work if it will flow to the leak. If you put slime in the bag, it will just sit in the bottom as a puddle. If that is where the leak is,
it's fixed. If the leak is up higher you have to get the Slime to the leak. It's easy in a tire. The tire rotates and distributes the Slime. If
you need to distribute it to the upper part of the bag, ......
I've had two leaks in airbags. One time, a nick punctured the airline about 8 inches from the bag, (tire threw a rock??), and the second time the
bag just cracked from age in the accordion section. The air bags (2) were replaced under the lifetime warranty, no questions asked.
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absinvestor
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Since you are near Mulege I would take it to Marcos. Marcos is technically a master electrician but I have used him to fix everything from a motorhome
slideout problem to tow bar issues to hot water heater problems. If he can't fix it he won't charge you and if he can fix it it will be done right and
inexpensively. To find Marcos make your way into Mulege- after you're forced to turn right (due to a one way) go to the first stop. Turn left and go
past the bancomer to the next stop. (Laundry ahead.) Turn left and next to Equipales restaurant you'll see a car parts store. Marcos owns that car
parts store- just ask for him. He is honest and you'll like him. If you speak some Spanish it will help. (If Marcos can't fix it he should be able to
refer you to someone who can.)
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unbob
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I can recommend Seņor Oscar Rodriguez Luna in Mulege.
Read this thread.
His shop is just off the highway (west side) as you come into town from the north (look for 'Ray's' sign on the highway) - Oscar's shop is less than
100m off the highway.
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willyAirstream
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Dani and Pac can fix it. From the arch, head north on the highway, past the last tope, about 100yds on the left. Reliable, professional and can get
parts very quickly. They also speak english.
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