Member Since: 22 Oct 2017
Location: London
Posts: 156
compressor question
i think compressor is on the way out as after 30 - 45mins of driving i see all the lights, special programmes off etc warning on the dash
i have had the compressor replaced and did over 2500 miles trip london to istanbul few yrs ago with no issues but this time i am planning a trip from london to west african countries and we all know terrain is rough and temperature may go up to 50 degrees in some parts.
so, question is, would a newly fitted compressor be reliable for the above mentioned trip or i shall downgrade to coils? i do love the terrain response settings and having the air suspension but guess i may need to comprimise as dont wanna stuck in the middle of nowehere with compressor issues.
any feedback is appreciated especially those who did african overlands in d3/d4s !2005 D3 V8 SE
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23rd Mar 2018 7:01 pm
G_Cam
Member Since: 12 Aug 2010
Location: Fife
Posts: 2048
Have you checked the air tank for leaks??
It could well be that..
I would buy the conversion.. keep it in the spares kit.. only fit if you ned too!1 TR6 Rusting away quietly
1 FARR UTV SOLD
1 International Harvester SOLD
7 x D3 all SOLD
2 x D4 both SOLD
1 x Mrs D4 'Panther' SOLD
1 x Outlander van SOLD
1 continual stream of car parts and me living in the garage...
23rd Mar 2018 7:22 pm
disco_v8
Member Since: 22 Oct 2017
Location: London
Posts: 156
I haven't checked the airtank leak and not sure how to, let me do a quick search!2005 D3 V8 SE
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23rd Mar 2018 7:30 pm
Timothy1
Member Since: 06 Dec 2016
Location: Tanzania
Posts: 42
Coils conversion kit is less stress tbh
Airbags,compressor,reservoir,..they all stressing
And you don't want any of those failing when away.Euro Parts Arusha
Tanzania
23rd Mar 2018 7:40 pm
disco_v8
Member Since: 22 Oct 2017
Location: London
Posts: 156
i will probably replace the compressor and carry on using the air system2005 D3 V8 SE
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25th Mar 2018 6:17 pm
zig
Member Since: 09 Sep 2005
Location: Scotland
Posts: 619
The air reservoir tanks do tend to rust and develop a leak so it would be well to check that as well. The Land Rover specialist I go to replaced 2 on the day I had mine replaced so it would seem to be a weak point.
The air reservoir is simple to swap out. I could hear mine hissing once when I got out. I was getting the error that the suspension was raising slowly.
I'd have hated to switch to coils
27th Mar 2018 9:37 pm
disco_v8
Member Since: 22 Oct 2017
Location: London
Posts: 156
Mine also hiss and drop after I lock the car, i thought that was normal??2005 D3 V8 SE
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30th Mar 2018 6:48 pm
disco_v8
Member Since: 22 Oct 2017
Location: London
Posts: 156
Yes, every time I lock she hisses and drops little bit. Is that a problem?2005 D3 V8 SE
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1st Apr 2018 9:52 pm
IndusD4
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 308
Perfectly normal for the car to “fart”, it is the car self levelling.
Ron
1st Apr 2018 10:30 pm
DISCO3HSE2018
Member Since: 28 Feb 2018
Location: Hampton
Posts: 585
If replacing a compressor is there a recommended brand to go for? Had a search but nothing definitive
2nd Apr 2018 8:22 am
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
I fitted an AMK one to mine over 4 years ago and not had any bother with it since. (Touch wood)
2nd Apr 2018 10:42 am
disco_v8
Member Since: 22 Oct 2017
Location: London
Posts: 156
Yes, I will either go with AMK or Hitachi, last time I have gone for Hitachi and didnt have any issues till I sold the car...(though it was just about a year) lucky next owner!2005 D3 V8 SE
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2nd Apr 2018 2:01 pm
DISCO3HSE2018
Member Since: 28 Feb 2018
Location: Hampton
Posts: 585
Nice one. Where is best to buy from?
2nd Apr 2018 3:30 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
I got mine from TLO but I don’t think anyone from Yeovil is a site sponsor anymore, so, maybe give Dan at Duckworths a shout.
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