L322 Suspension compressor problem

cfc123 · Jul 23, 2017

hello guys, I am the proud owner of a 2005 3.0 td6. Ive been told that I need a new suspension compressor. My problem is this, having removed the cover for the problematic compressor in order to find the serial number of the part, I found it to be RQL500040. I can't find this part anywhere. So, my question is this, can I use an alternative compressor?. Will the internal fixings be the same?. It's ****ing me off. Any help greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Andy

tomcat59alan · Jul 23, 2017

Try RQL000014

cfc123 · Jul 23, 2017

Thanks for replying. I've watched a YouTube clip on replacing the compressor you've suggested. In the clip it shows a very simple procedure of one electrical clip and one air pipe. The compressor I have is not like this. It has 2 electric clips and 3 air pipes. I've found a part on eBay, part No RQG 500140. it looks as if it would fit. Please excuse my ignorance, I'm crap at this.

tomcat59alan · Jul 23, 2017

See what you mean, hopefully a member that has more knowledge of 322's will be able to help.

wammers · Jul 24, 2017

When part number RQG500140 is input into Rimmer Bros search it says use LRO41777. Compressor repair kit. Looks like a new compressor to me. https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-LR041777P

davidsmith1307 · Jul 24, 2017

That's a comprehensive overhaul kit.

wammers · Jul 24, 2017

davidsmith1307 said:
That's a comprehensive overhaul kit.

Yep sure is, just about as comprehensive as it gets. Think it is actually an exchange unit if you look at it properly there is a £240.00 exchange surcharge.

cfc123 · Jul 24, 2017

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cfc123 · Jul 24, 2017

This is my compressor. Is it an old model?. I can't seem to find a replacement. It has different connections and pipes to all of the compressors that I can find.

Wazzajnr · Jul 24, 2017

Don't know much about the l322 but looking at pics, it looks like a Hitachi version.
http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/compres...25111-lr011839-lr015089-lr041777-p-28455.html

wammers · Jul 24, 2017

cfc123 said:
This is my compressor. Is it an old model?. I can't seem to find a replacement. It has different connections and pipes to all of the compressors that I can find.

Repair kits for it all over Ebay.

cfc123 · Jul 24, 2017

So, is that my only option?.

wammers · Jul 24, 2017

cfc123 said:
So, is that my only option?.

If they are no longer made or available it would seem so.

cfc123 · Jul 24, 2017

Bloody marvellous. Thank you.

Wazzajnr · Jul 24, 2017

cfc123 said:
So, is that my only option?.

The one I posted the link for at island 4x4 looks like the right one to me.
Are you saying that you don't want to refurbish it, you just want to buy a new compressor?

cfc123 · Jul 24, 2017

To tell the truth, I'm pretty desperate. My Rangey is now a low rider. Need it sorted.

Wazzajnr · Jul 24, 2017

cfc123 said:
To tell the truth, I'm pretty desperate. My Rangey is now a low rider. Need it sorted.

Send an email with photos to island 4x4 and ask them if it's same as the one I posted the link to.
Don't bother phoning them you won't get through but they're pretty good on emailing answers in my experience. Great on delivery too.
If that fails, it's a refurb kit from the bay of e

Wazzajnr · Jul 24, 2017

If you don't want to buy a new one or don't want to use bay of e then this looks like the thing you need.
Call them up and they will advise you.
https://x8r.co.uk/land-rover-discov...ort-air-compressor-repair-kit-hitachi-end-cap

cfc123 · Jul 24, 2017

Thanks for all your help, Guys. I've found a reconditioned one. I think that I'll still get a repair kit and try to fix the old one. Then, maybe stick it on eBay.
Once again, thank you.

cfc123 · Jul 25, 2017

Good morning, guys. Is it imperative that I change the relay when putting the reconditioned compressor on?.
Many thanks, Andy

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