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I drove back from St.ives in cornwall, to Sheffield last summer on the bump stops.
Not a very nice ride, however no problems.
Kevin-t...................
2nd Aug 2009 9:52 am
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sounds uncomfortable and if you get a hitch on the AA/ RAC you save the cost of fuel from the journey home too one wife.......livid
2nd Aug 2009 9:54 am
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Apparently the dryer unit had popped, wil the compressor unit run all the time if I run with it in this condition and knackeredAll things shipping, storage, transport. UK and worldwide.
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As someone who has had a compressor blow up nearly 200 miles from home I know how you must feel. LRA took my motor to the nearest LR stealer for repair.
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2nd Aug 2009 11:57 am
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Unofficially go for it, but officially no!
Have disconnected the compressor and done a test run to 55mph.
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Good luck then and keep us updated. Guess you'll be leaving yourself plenty of time for the journey!Clubs Mantec, Tasmods, LEDS, AT2s on 18s, Maxxis Bighorns on 17s, Remote FBH, BAS. ReMap, BSS., RLD Personalised SWP., Safari Snorkel, Faultmate, Three Musketeers & MUD
2nd Aug 2009 12:20 pm
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I just repaired a compressor with a dryer that had blown back.
Removed the dryer, took it apart, removed and sieved the fine particles from the desiccant, washed the filter pads. I then cleaned the blown connection primed and painted it, put some sealing tape around the collar and reassembled it.
I will keep as an emergency spare.
I would have liked to re-place the desiccant but not sure what type is used.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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2nd Aug 2009 12:52 pm
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By george hes only gone and made it!!!!
Thanks for your words of advice and encouragement but we went for it at a steady 50mph, really pi**ed off some other road users but screw em they werent in landies
Decided to go for it as i didnt want to sit in a smelly pick up truck for 6hrs next to a Mrs Bigdave full of hate and hangover.
Need a compressor air drying unit now - anyone got one???
got a spot too - dark blue/black D3 with RAI and G4 roofrack sout on the A34 near newbury - anyone on here?
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Glad to know you made it home and good to know that, in similar circumstances, it's worth attempting it if needs be.
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2nd Aug 2009 6:15 pm
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Thanks Phil!
Yep my bro in law is an oil rag so he reckons he can sort it if i can get the part.
Added bonus of 34mpg on the way back!!
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Member Since: 23 Aug 2009
Location: Swindon
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Another compressor?
Big Dave,
Glad you got sorted out with the compressor. What was the price for that?
Just been the good samaratan and loaned my Disco 3 to a friend who just wrote off his caravan and SMAX. Got a phone call yesterday and it sounds like the exact fault as you explained(Compressor kaput).
Do I need to send it to a dealer to repair or will I be able to rectify/fit the new one? If indeed thats what it is.
All advice is appreciated!!
Regards,
Martydiscodeeva
24th Aug 2009 3:53 pm
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Hi Marty,
Sorry to hear the bad news.
Is it just the air dryer unit, if so, it costs approx £50 and my bro in law who is a full time Peugeot mechanic fitted it in 20mins or so.
If its the whole compressor this may take longer and costs £300 from TLO aat Yeovil.
Hope this helps.
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