Rustygears
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With all this CTIS love, you'll both attract the A3 haters. There's a contingent that really loves to trash the CTIS in the posts.
I am rebuilding mine and then I'll decide. I found that many fail due to poorly maintained air dryers that gum up due to over cycling as a result of air leaks, CTIS over-use (due to air leaks like the grommet, etc.) and then pass snot, water & oil into the air system. The manifold valve system hates that stuff and clogs up, as do the lines to the tires.
I've torn down a spare manifold and now repaired my original. I took pictures of the overhaul process and will publish a PDF on how to fix the CTIS and its operating principles. I figured it all out now and it's pretty stupid-simple. If you can maintain your timer controlled sprinklers, CTIS is a snap (and for reasons to be published, darn near identical).
I think it was Gary that gave me the tip off on the grommets - that was the key to my truck's issues! This site is an incredible resource.
I am rebuilding mine and then I'll decide. I found that many fail due to poorly maintained air dryers that gum up due to over cycling as a result of air leaks, CTIS over-use (due to air leaks like the grommet, etc.) and then pass snot, water & oil into the air system. The manifold valve system hates that stuff and clogs up, as do the lines to the tires.
I've torn down a spare manifold and now repaired my original. I took pictures of the overhaul process and will publish a PDF on how to fix the CTIS and its operating principles. I figured it all out now and it's pretty stupid-simple. If you can maintain your timer controlled sprinklers, CTIS is a snap (and for reasons to be published, darn near identical).
I think it was Gary that gave me the tip off on the grommets - that was the key to my truck's issues! This site is an incredible resource.