Recharged Bombs & Russ Southerlin

[Stott Hare]

A few people have asked me where I got my recharged bomb, so I thought I'd
post this out to the list again.  The lister who does bomb recharging is
Russ Southerlin, who has moved since this post was originally sent.  I
updated the relevant details where I knew them.
-S

Stott Hare
85 Callaway 4ktq     89 200q     89 100q

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Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 15:26:09 -0600
From: "Southerlin, Russell S" <russell.s.southerlin at lmco.com>
Subject: Bomb Recharging Update


All,
Just thought I would update the list on the bomb recharging that I have been
doing for the last 8 months or so.

To date I have sent out 10 recharged units and have had two different
recharged units in my own car.  The current unit in my car has been in for 6
months and it still has the 30+ pumps of the brake pedal indicating that it
is still fully charged.  I have heard of no problems (knock on wood) with
any of the  units that I have sent out.  I have only seen one that had a
ruptured bladder.  I have screwed up a couple in the drilling process but
that was early on and I have pretty much perfected the process.  I have
drilled a couple that had some pressure in them (which can be a surprise)
but for the most part there is very little pressure in them and all that is
needed is a recharge.

I even helped one list member (I do not recall his name) come up with his
own fittings and such and he successfully recharged his own.  Although he
admitted it cost him the same or maybe slightly more than what I am
charging.

I have had problems getting cores for the newer 200 style bombs. The older
5K styles are easier to get. I am no longer offering any money for the cores
but if anyone has an old one in the garage that they want to donate to the
cause I will pay shipping for them to ship it to me.

If anyone is interested in getting their bomb recharged here is my updated
standard E-mail. I am not doing this a business venture but only as a
service to the Audi list.  I am not trying to make any money (or feed my
family) off of this but just offering a service to other fellow Audi Fans.

I have gone to an honor system where you send me the money and I will send
you an Accum. and you promise to send me back your old one.  The core
charges and sending checks back and forth got to be too much of a hassle.

If you can afford for your car to be down for a few days send me your bomb
and a check for $68 ($60 for the recharge and $8 shipping). I will send your
recharged bomb back.

If you cannot afford for your car to be down send me a check for $68 ($60
for the recharge and $8 shipping), I will send you a good bomb and you
promise to send me back your old one.

What I will do:
1)Inspect and test bomb for good condition.
2)Install high pressure fitting (rated for 6500psi working pressure).
3)Recharge with 1000-1100psi nitrogen.
4)Monitor for pressure leakage.


If you can fill out the answer to these questions also it will help me
determine if your bomb is good.  "Pumps" means when you gently pump the
brake pedal count the number of strokes it takes when you loose the "power
assist".

1) As soon as engine is turned off how many pumps are there?__________
2) If #1 is greater than 0, then after the engine has been off about 10
minutes how many pumps are there?_________
3) If #2 is greater than 0, then after the engine has been off overnight how
many pumps are there?_________
4) Is the brake warning light coming on?______________
5) If #4 is yes is it on right away after starting or after driving
awhile?___________
6) What type of hydraulic fluid do you use - Pentosin green cap, red cap
(synthetic), or other?____________
7) Is the fluid nice and clean or is it dirty?______________
8) What is the make and model of your car?_________________


E-mail me directly or call
Thanks,
Russ Southerlin
415 W. Dillon Dr.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 663-7866 (home)