Member Since: 18 Jan 2023
Location: Manchester
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Suspension Pump Pump
I need to change the suspension pump on my D3 2.7 tdv6 SE 2009.
When I got a quote the guy said, “I need to check which pump fits yours”. Funnily enough, it turned out to be the “more expensive one” and was quoted £788 +Vat for the part + 3-5hours at £100+ an hour!
Looking around, I can find the part for around ££100-£150 and some £150-£200 new (hitachi) and I’m gonna do it myself as it seems to be quite a simple process.
My question is, how many types of pump are there? Is there a way of me checking which one I need without getting under and pulling off the cover and reading the part number?
Also, any advice of anything I should change while I’m under there, eg pipes, valves, etc?
21st Jan 2023 10:54 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10372
Yeah do it yourself.
But don’t go too cheap on parts. There are many copies out there that won’t last 2
Months.
21st Jan 2023 12:01 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4405
There are a couple of variants. Hitachi or AMK are the common ones, and they are not directly swapable. They have different mounting brackets, different covers and different CCF settings. Make sure you get the right one or you'll have even more issues!Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
21st Jan 2023 1:09 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4405
As Pete says, don't think you'll save anything by buying cheap, it won't last long!Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
21st Jan 2023 1:10 pm
ronald.soak
Member Since: 29 Apr 2008
Location: London
Posts: 516
Pumps made by Hitachi were fitted to D3 cars upto 2009 and followed by AMK made ones. The AMK ones are considered more reliable but are not a straight replacement, requiring a different mounting bracket and, for the best, a software change.
If you check your VIN number and look at www.advancedfactors.co.uk you will find the manufacturer of the pump originally fitted to your D3. It is possible however that it may have been changed and a visual check is advisable.
The reason for your need to change the pump is understandably not given but the Hitachi pump can be economically repaired. Common problems are a hairline crack between the blue and orange coloured ports of the dryer unit, which can be detected with soapy water, and the desiccant material clumping. These and other problems, with their fixes are described both on this site and in Utube videos.
Some contributors have successfully removed the dryer unit without having to remove the whole pump.
If you do decide to change the whole pump I would second the advice not to buy cheap. If you look at the AF factors site or other reputable suppliers you will see that genuine and guaranteed units are considerably more expensive than the prices you quote.
AF are site sponsors and offer a 5% discount with the code AF4LR.
Searching this site will provide a wealth of knowledge from the experience of others.
Finally, doing this work in cold weather is not appealing but putting it off can result in more problems.
21st Jan 2023 1:38 pm
ronald.soak
Member Since: 29 Apr 2008
Location: London
Posts: 516
@rrhool, sorry interrupted whilst typing slowly. At least we have a common view.
John
21st Jan 2023 1:43 pm
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4405
No worries As you say, hopefully the same info.Richard
D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.
Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone
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