Member Since: 21 Mar 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 357
It say not comparable with my 2010.
Why wait, just go for it and enjoy life.
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Discovery 300TDI
Range Rover Vogue
2010 Discovery 4 GS Santorini Metallic Black
23rd Apr 2023 1:31 pm
thisandy
Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 307
Does it make sense to spend money on a 13 year old compressor,it lives in a very harsh environment.
You could go for a Dunlop compressor,it’s compatible with the Hitachi.The correct plug type is vital if you go for a cheap hitachi type,see this photo.
23rd Apr 2023 4:07 pm
Lrstaylor
Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
Location: Kent
Posts: 616
A hitachi type compressor is a hitachi compressor
23rd Apr 2023 4:21 pm
thisandy
Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 307
If the compressor is advertised as “hitachi type “ it’s definitely not genuine Hitachi.
23rd Apr 2023 4:35 pm
Realist
Member Since: 21 Mar 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 357
Thanks all.
As per pics above my compressor looks worse for wear but I’m assuming that upgrading the insides would make it last another 13 years.
I did see loads of compressors marked as Hitachi compatible so yes they are not genuine but how good are the not genuine compressors?
At the moment the dash says on start up normal height only and the ride is a bit harsh but drivable.
Why wait, just go for it and enjoy life.
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Discovery 300TDI
Range Rover Vogue
2010 Discovery 4 GS Santorini Metallic Black
23rd Apr 2023 4:47 pm
Realist
Member Since: 21 Mar 2016
Location: South Wales
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Discovery 300TDI
Range Rover Vogue
2010 Discovery 4 GS Santorini Metallic Black
24th Apr 2023 10:54 am
Realist
Member Since: 21 Mar 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 357
Well changed the compressor for a Dunlop version and god what a pain in the ass trying to get to the top left bolt.
In the end snapped off the old mount and had to cut a grove in the new mount so I could slide the top bracket into the bolt and use the two bottom to secure the pump.
So question………
How long does it take to charge the system?
Started the car waited 5 mins then cooled down for 10 and started the same process a few times.
Took car for a drive felt a lot better ride and quicker rising as well.
Now I’ve noticed another issue, blue smoke on hard boot to floor.
Why wait, just go for it and enjoy life.
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2010 Discovery 4 GS Santorini Metallic Black
28th Apr 2023 8:42 pm
thisandy
Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 307
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