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Location: kent
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Hi
I used a combination of a extension bars , uj, socket and ratchet
When U remove the bottom plastic cover u can push the top cover up abit , to get access to that top bolt
Think u can also use a ratchet spanner , just fiddly
U can I believe change the dryer head with the air compressor still in situ , hopefully someone else can confirm that for u
4th Jul 2019 11:12 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1027
Thanks Gary. I hope to get stuck into this tomorrow after work. I'll report back.Just 'cause you got the power... that don't mean you got the right.
5th Jul 2019 12:00 am
Sea Raider
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Confirmed the cap can be replaced in situ without the need to drop the compressor
5th Jul 2019 7:40 am
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
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so, all bolts loose, pipe with blue connector out on the dryer cap removed but the inlet & exhaust pipes at the other end won't budge. sprayed with WD40 last night and more just now but the collar of the connector won't budge.
Any ideas on how to remove without breaking, please?Just 'cause you got the power... that don't mean you got the right.
5th Jul 2019 6:45 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
Hi
Push the pipe firmly into the fitting , carefully put some pliers round the pipe near the collar , then use a flat blade screwdriver against the pliers and collar so ur pushing the collar in to allow the pipe to come out
U can get flat pieces of metal that has like a U shape cut out, so that can be pressed against the collar
Can also remove the pipe end out of the reservoir valve if it’s easier , u can then have more room once the compressor is out and on ur bench
Hope that helps
Ps, will try and find a pic
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5th Jul 2019 7:53 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
Drawing I did which may be of use , so remove number 1 on the reservoir valve block
5th Jul 2019 7:58 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1027
Thanks Gary
I have given it another spray and will try again tomorrow. The pump is loose enough to be able to change the dryer cap so I can at least get everything working for the short term and come back later with more parts if I can't get the pipes off.Just 'cause you got the power... that don't mean you got the right.
5th Jul 2019 8:14 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
Very welcome
did get one of those small release plates and must admit found them useful but as we all know the fittings can be sods to get out
Was surprised that pushing the plastic pipe right in, then pressing against the collar with the tool the pipes came out
At least as u say u can replace ur dryer cap to get up back up and running , always a royal pain
Also some of the plastic trim tools work, if there large enough to go round the pipe where u can press against the collar , however on mine one of the collars jammed in , so pipe kept coming out
Hope u get it sorted
Ps, something like this , alas don’t know the inside dia though of the tool, think the pipe ur trying to remove is 6mm ????
5th Jul 2019 8:41 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1027
Couldn't get the pipes off the pump so instead removed the dryer only and that allowed me to change the desiccant and also the top cap. The contents of the dryer was starting to turn to powder so glad I got it changed. All back together and no more warning light. That top bolt is a tough one though, what a design! Cutting a slot in the bracket so you can start with top bolt already in place is a big help though.
Here is the split
New cap fitted
Old desiccant in the bin
Now I've done it once it would be much easier/quicker to do again.Just 'cause you got the power... that don't mean you got the right.
6th Jul 2019 4:37 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
Nice one mate
Glad u got it all done, ref the silica , see some put it through a sieve , then put it in the microwave
Pleased ur up and running again
6th Jul 2019 4:58 pm
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