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Old 01-11-2009, 06:28 PM
Bob Weir Bob Weir is offline
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Subjective vs Objective

Your mixing SUBJECTIVE "ride feel of stiff vs soft" vs OBJECTIVE.

OBJECTIVE
Per the 94-95 Repair Manual: ... in ready to drive, the rear is supported by the springs and basic pressure in the system...

With engine running, basic pressure in the system is 133 bar at controller. Return pressure to reservoir is 30 ± 6 bar. When specified ride height is attained, controller goes to neutral position. The basic pressure is maintained by the drain valve in the level controller.

When changing accumulators, sometimes you have to bleed the system at the level controller. With excessively low fluid, you could still have air in the system. With engine OFF, how far below the "min" level is the fluid in the reservoir?

System pressure is tested at the controller. Does controller, accumulators, and rear struts hold pressure for 4 hours?

What is measure of fender lip to star center of each wheel?

SUBJECTIVE
Test drive a few other 94-95 Wagons. How do they compare to yours?

You're forunate to have a wagon with only 70 mi. With 156 on mine, I've recently replaced both front lower control arms & shock struts and SLS accumulators. Visually, I prefer a lower ride height, but that's the nature of mine.
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