sreve Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hi there I'm trying to get hold of an alko suspension airbag (1of mine is leaking)I've looked online but can't seem to find any.It's on a 2006 autotrail cheyenne 696g.I've tried phoning alko but they only seem to deal with dealers and not the general public which is a bit of a shame.I have the number on the bag as 2204 8909 and have contacted vb air suspension thinking they may have a matching bag but they couldn't say that they had. Anyone got any advice or help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Simon, A quick Google brings up Outdoor Bits as stockists of AlKo spares so maybe worth a try? https://www.outdoorbits.com/al-ko-suspension-air-bag-p-6167.html Or how about Steve at Marcle Leisure? Just for starters. Keith. PS And it's quite likely your numbers are not part numbers but manufacturing date codes, eg 2204 could be week 22 of 2004. I may be wrong but be careful searching for those numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Marcle Leisure advertises individual AL-KO “Air Top” bellows at £253 each for pre-2006 or 2006-onwards (X250) Ducatos. It needs saying that if one bellows-unit on an elderly system fails, there’s a fair chance that the other unit is on borrowed time. Given the cost of a single AL-KO bellows and the ability nowadays to obtain relatively inexpensive complete air-bellows systems, it might be worth considering ditching the present AL-KO system and replacing it with a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebishbus Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Could be worth trying injecting with some puncture sealer first ,even if only as a temporary repair. Brian B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Would it be practicable to inject sealant? The air-inlet of a bellows is much smaller than that of an ordinary tyre valve and - unlike a tyre that rotates to distribute the sealant - the bellows just moves vertically up and down a short distance. As you suggest, It might be worth trying on a nothing-to-lose basis, though I wouldn’t be optimistic of the ploy’s effectiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Derek Uzzell - 2018-10-02 8:13 AM Marcle Leisure advertises individual AL-KO “Air Top” bellows at £253 each for pre-2006 or 2006-onwards (X250) Ducatos. It needs saying that if one bellows-unit on an elderly system fails, there’s a fair chance that the other unit is on borrowed time. Given the cost of a single AL-KO bellows and the ability nowadays to obtain relatively inexpensive complete air-bellows systems, it might be worth considering ditching the present AL-KO system and replacing it with a new one. I agree with Derek, If one new bellows is going to cost £240 or possibly more then why not fit an entire new system at a cost of around £360? http://www.marcleleisure.co.uk/store/dunlop-suspension-fiat-ducato-x244-2002-2006-p-1962.html PS But do check that is the correct one (it's for ABS vehicles). Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 sreve what kind alko suspension you have. AL- KO works on line whit a ETi system about replacement of spares. By ID plates of alko. You are not allowed by alko to do any DIY on any of their suspension systems. if you have an alko airbag whit a number on it, no problem. Do not MIX VB whit alko on spares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 For just a single AL-KO bellows-unit, it might be worth contacting Towtal https://www.towtal.co.uk/air-suspension-systems/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sreve Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 Thanks for all your usefull replies,i have gone ahead and bought the basic dunlop kit from marcle leasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 Good idea. Heavy equipment from the dutch and well served in the Uk. For years alko was weak outside germany, but thet expand now bying what they could like E&P foots to explore their rertofits in the EU. If you have any problem on alko please notify this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 sreve - 2018-10-02 5:34 PM Thanks for all your usefull replies,i have gone ahead and bought the basic dunlop kit from marcle leasure. When you receive the kit from Marcle Leisure, make absolutely sure that ALL the parts that should be present actually are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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