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Easy Job To Swap AMK Conpressor For Hitachi?
Allegedly my new to me D4 has just been fitted with a new Hitachi conpressor but I’m unconvinced it’s even Hitachi. My D3 currently has a four year old AMK compressor fitted, would I be better off swapping the two, and if so is it a straight swap?
Some pics of the allegedly new Hitachi compressor
11th Nov 2018 8:59 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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I thought D4s were only AMK.
Though I might be wrong, it has been known. It was a Tuesday, and raining.
11th Nov 2018 9:09 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
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This is my concern, is it a knock off eBay piece of ST?!
11th Nov 2018 9:11 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Does it work?
11th Nov 2018 9:12 pm
Iceman08
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Location: Hereford
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Yes but it is loud and runs a lot longer than me D3 ever did.
Edit: Just trying to get all the best bits off my D3 onto my D4 before I chop it in!
11th Nov 2018 9:13 pm
Iceman08
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Location: Hereford
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Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
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Can anyone else shed any light on this?
Not that I don't trust Del's techie advice as I know he's the go to man on here for anything technical!!!
13th Nov 2018 9:29 pm
DiscoJeffster
Member Since: 27 Feb 2016
Location: Perth
Posts: 204
I own a 2010 D4. I recently rebuilt my Hitachi compressor and it looks the same as the eBay picture and from what I can see the images. If you do swap between AMK and Hitachi you’re supposed to update the ECU, which can be done via an IIDTool.
I wonder if it’s reinstallation wasn’t done right and that’s why it’s noisy? Eg has the top bolt been left out as it’s damn hard to get back in. Might cause extra noise, not sure).
14th Nov 2018 12:32 am
PROFSR G
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Re: Easy Job To Swap AMK Conpressor For Hitachi?
Iceman08 wrote:
Allegedly my new to me D4 has just been fitted with a new Hitachi conpressor but I’m unconvinced it’s even Hitachi. My D3 currently has a four year old AMK compressor fitted, would I be better off swapping the two, and if so is it a straight swap?
Some pics of the allegedly new Hitachi compressor
That's a Hitachi compressor, or a copy of one! AMK should look something like this.
yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
14th Nov 2018 12:59 am
Jubbly
Member Since: 20 Nov 2016
Location: Stourbridge
Posts: 401
my d4 is also hitachi.Jaguar I-Pace HSE imminent.
Gone HSE with Flappy Paddles. IID BT tool. RLD Spare Protector, Altox GPS.
14th Nov 2018 7:32 pm
Kelvo
Member Since: 07 Aug 2015
Location: Perth WA
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My MY14 D4 is a Hitachi as well.MY14 TDV6
14th Nov 2018 11:43 pm
Iceman08
Member Since: 22 Sep 2014
Location: Hereford
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I'm still considering putting my D3 AMK on to my D4 before the D3 goes.........is this an easy job?
18th Nov 2018 3:44 pm
PROFSR G
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From memory its a different pipe arrangement (kit available) and you will need to re-flash the suspension ECU. If you do decide to do it, replace the dryer desiccant and filters before you swap. (small job!)yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
18th Nov 2018 3:58 pm
charlietortoise
Member Since: 29 Oct 2011
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 502
Which type of compressor
Hi, just wondering what type of compressor this is. I think a Hitachi but a second opinion would be welcome Early Discovery 4
Thanks
Discovery 4 3.0 HSE 2010 year. I like it a lot. Now with winch 😂
10th Dec 2018 12:18 am
charlietortoise
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Other end
[/b]Discovery 4 3.0 HSE 2010 year. I like it a lot. Now with winch 😂
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