Grrrrrr

Grrrrrr

Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd
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While I was removing the EAS compressor and valve block (in the pouring rain) this morning, the water pouring down my back and off my nose made me think of something.

There's an air-dryer for the EAS. Looks like the top might just screw off. Would it be worth taking the dessicant out and giving it a bake int he oven when the missus isn't looking? Presumably it is just silica beads or mag. sulphate or similar? Should pep it up a bit if so.

Worth a shot?

J
 
Grrrrrr said:
While I was removing the EAS compressor and valve block (in the pouring rain) this morning, the water pouring down my back and off my nose made me think of something.

There's an air-dryer for the EAS. Looks like the top might just screw off. Would it be worth taking the dessicant out and giving it a bake int he oven when the missus isn't looking? Presumably it is just silica beads or mag. sulphate or similar? Should pep it up a bit if so.

Worth a shot?

J
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Don't know the answer to that one but I've got air coming out the exhaust filter outlet : have just replaced the compressor : do you know the fix for the exhaust diaphragm or can you point me to where I can find it in Rave ?
 
TAKdriver said:
Don't know the answer to that one but I've got air coming out the exhaust filter outlet : have just replaced the compressor : do you know the fix for the exhaust diaphragm or can you point me to where I can find it in Rave ?
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Why didn't you start a new thread instead of hijacking this one??
 
You can microwave the dessicant. Just unscrew the top. Also try and separate the fines from the dessicant as it can get into the valve block.
 
TAKdriver said:
Don't know the answer to that one but I've got air coming out the exhaust filter outlet : have just replaced the compressor : do you know the fix for the exhaust diaphragm or can you point me to where I can find it in Rave ?
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It's not in RAVE. Look at www.rangerovers.net simple job. Remove valve block. Remove alloy block blue pipe connects to. Four Allen bolts. Flick out old diaphragm. Fit new don't lose spring. Bolt back up refit valve block.
 
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Grrrrrr said:
While I was removing the EAS compressor and valve block (in the pouring rain) this morning, the water pouring down my back and off my nose made me think of something.

There's an air-dryer for the EAS. Looks like the top might just screw off. Would it be worth taking the dessicant out and giving it a bake int he oven when the missus isn't looking? Presumably it is just silica beads or mag. sulphate or similar? Should pep it up a bit if so.

Worth a shot?

J
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Don't risk drying the dessicant, when it starts to break up it will knacker your valve block. A new dryer is not expensive and will last 10 years.:)
 
Datatek said:
Don't risk drying the dessicant, when it starts to break up it will knacker your valve block. A new dryer is not expensive and will last 10 years.:)
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Think there are places where dessicant can be bought for a few quid.
 
wammers said:
Think there are places where dessicant can be bought for a few quid.
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IMO it's not worth the effort, wrong size granules or wrong spec and it still ends up in the valve block. It's things like that that give the EAS a bad reputation.:)
 
Datatek said:
IMO it's not worth the effort, wrong size granules or wrong spec and it still ends up in the valve block. It's things like that that give the EAS a bad reputation.:)
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True but if you can find the correct 3 mm beads a fiver is a lot better than £40.00. :):)
 
A fiver most certainly does sound better than 40 quid. Especially the amount I'm spending keeping the old girl going.

Anyone know what spec the 3 mm beads are, or indeed where to source then for a fiver?
 
Grrrrrr said:
A fiver most certainly does sound better than 40 quid. Especially the amount I'm spending keeping the old girl going.

Anyone know what spec the 3 mm beads are, or indeed where to source then for a fiver?
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Seen them on American sites for around $9.00 so they are available. But it will be a search.
 
Had a look in there after refitting the valve-block and compressor and it looks pretty good (not that you can tell how wet it is) so I'll leave it for now. Bigger fish to fry.
 
Just to be sure... I had a quick look in the workshop manual and the section on removing the EAS drier doesn't mention having to de-pressurise the system first. Is it okay just to disconnect the air lines?
Thanks.
 
mikeateves said:
Just to be sure... I had a quick look in the workshop manual and the section on removing the EAS drier doesn't mention having to de-pressurise the system first. Is it okay just to disconnect the air lines?
Thanks.
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Yes no pressure in there unless compressor is running. Or air is being exhausted.
 
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