Ive recently had the sphere re-charged by Pleiades UK (01487 831239) for about 1/3 cost of
a new one. Note that they are more used to re-working the XJ40 sphere which has a larger
diameter thread, so be aware. The spheres lose around 10 % pressure every year. As long as
they aren’t completely de-pressurised they can usually be re-charged. Look into the
sphere, the diaphragm should be seen easily if there is pressure. If the diaphragm is all
the way in, chances are the sphere is scrap.
Alan Baker----- Original Message -----
The GM part is identical to the Jag- virtually every marking on the 2 parts including a
pressure rating- 210 Bar. I also checked the threads- they are the same
Alan,
What was the cost of a recharge? New ones in the US go for anywhere from $73 (Keltner’s) to
$310 (XKs Unlimited). The dealer would want even more, I expect.
– Dave
Alan Baker wrote:
Ive recently had the sphere re-charged by Pleiades UK (01487 831239) for about 1/3 cost of
a new one.
Pleiades currently charge 40 ukp + postage for the xj40 sphere, no core
charge, straight cost. They dont keep the xj-s sphere in stock yet but will
re-work it. They charged me the same amount, I was quite happy with that
considering their excellent speed of service and help.
Alan----- Original Message -----
What was the cost of a recharge? New ones in the US go for anywhere from $73
(Keltner’s) to $310 (XKs Unlimited). The dealer would want even more
Would anyone know if there is a difference between the accumulator balls in
late XJ40’s and late XJS’ with the 4.0L engine? Would one of the
substantially cheaper GM balls work in a late (1994) 4.0L XJS?
Thanks.
Pleiades currently charge 40 ukp + postage for the xj40 sphere, no core
charge, straight cost. They dont keep the xj-s sphere in stock yet but
will
re-work it. They charged me the same amount, I was quite happy with that
considering their excellent speed of service and help.
Alan
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