PeteHse
Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Lincolnshire
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I’ve been hunting around for a physical solution as to why my suspension light is on, being a 54 plate I was hopeful that I would have a chafed wire in the nsf, no joy. My next exploration is going to be the compressor, I have a couple of questions though:
How easy are these to remove?
Do I need anything special to depressurise and refill?
How successful are the rebuild kits?
I’m going to inspect it for cracks etc first and the air reservoir for rust also.
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 22nd Jan 2018 10:00 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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Having read a few threads where people have rebuilt/repaired them and then sometime afterwards they die again I would go for new every time.
Yes its not cheap but you know it will be trouble free for a decent period of time and if you are keeping the car for more than a short period new just makes sense.
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| 22nd Jan 2018 10:14 pm |
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CVJase08
Member Since: 05 Feb 2018
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 15
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Hi I’m new to this forum, and only had my lrd3 since September 17, but I purchased it knowing it had a fault similar to yours. It’s my first 4x4 and I love it..
I decided to tackle the job myself.. Removal of compressor from the vehicle itself is a bit awkward, especially trying to get the hoses out of the push fit commections on the aft side. You need to be handy.
One removed it’s not to bad.. I replaced all the seals, piston seal and air pot beads & filters only to have the same fault on reinstallation. I could feel air leaking from around the pot.. I then fitted an aluminium aftermarket pot cover (fitted it while compressor was still on the car) and hey presto... been working fine ever since - 3 months on..
Cost £45.00 and a couple of evenings after work.. I stress you need to be handy and there are a few videos on line.. take a look before you try...
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| 5th Feb 2018 9:08 pm |
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