brianp38dse said:
Your pumps worn out it needs sorting you have nothing to loose by taking it a part and putting in a new liner and seal if it is beyond you when its apart just buy another then play with the old one and if you manage it you have a spair:D
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Actually thats not a bad idea. However will I be able to drive the car with the compressor removed for a day or two ?
 
GrahamRath said:
Actually thats not a bad idea. However will I be able to drive the car with the compressor removed for a day or two ?
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That i do not know as i am not that up to speed on and l322 , but i think if the hieghts are ok and you lock them on the switchso it does not try and lower to motorway i cant see why not, but others will know more.
get the rebuild kit and watch a few vids which must be about on line before you start then give it a go just take your time, normally sit at dining table mut of tea and of you go followed with something stronger when its done:D
 
With the compressor removed the car will stay up, how long I don’t know. If you did drive it a lot you may end up on bump stops, and as a few know it’s not a comfortable ride.

Changing and rebuilding only took me a morning todo. You already have a spare so why not rebuild that then swap?
It’s not a difficult job, just take pics as you go and lay things out as they come apart.
J
 
Graham, the rebuild is really easy on the l322 pump (in fact easier than the p38 pump).
  • Remove the 8mm pipe that goes from just below the head to to the inlet port area.
  • Remove the two torx screws holding the head down. (the head & dryer assembly comes off as complete unit)
  • Look at the old piston ring so you know which way it goes. Then remove the ring.
  • Carefully place the new ring onto the piston. Make sure the split sits evenly over the small pin in the groove.
  • Change the o-ring on the head.
  • Place head over the piston & push it down. (The head is tapered, so it slides easily onto the piston.)
  • Fit the two torx screw, and replace the 8mm air pipe.
If you want, bring it to Langley with the kit, and I could help you do it. (and bench test it)

Pete
 
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