1. Nige4927

    Disco 2 air compressor stopped

    I was just thinking (dangerous i know) but when i did the compressor refurb one think the instructions tell you to check is the one way valve on top of the piston head (this was fine) however surly there must be an opposite one way valve in the air filter head that closed as the piston head one...
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    Disco 2 air compressor stopped

    thanks for that tip.. however i have a works van so not stuck Nige
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    Disco 2 air compressor stopped

    I am with you, the valves have opened as they should but with lack of pressure from the compressor instead of pumping the bags up it let the air out. Thank you for all the help I will order a replacement Nige
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    Disco 2 air compressor stopped

    ok so I have done as instructed (at least I think so.. would connection 13 on the diagram be correct. if so i undid this nothing happened, strted the landy (all doors shut) and air leaked from valve block connector and both sides dropped to the bump stops, then there was nothing from the pipe or...
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    Disco 2 air compressor stopped

    yes the compressor is running but the bags do not inflate any, just to clarify both bags are only 6 months old and the landy is not on its bump stops, it is however low and needs to raise, slao will not raise when using the dash button
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    Disco 2 air compressor stopped

    just realised that the valve block although has 2 electrical inputs they are linked so guess it can go and affect both sides.. any help greatly appreciated
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    Disco 2 air compressor stopped

    I now know its not the compressor motor as it is running.. I had the compessor off today and refurbed using one of those kits which i just happen to have.. so it has new piston ring, "O" ring etc and new airfilter medium.. the pump is running but still the suspension is not raising up. will it...
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    Disco 2 air compressor stopped

    OK I bridged the 2 perpendicular connectors as instructed and nothing! guessing this indicates a problem with the motor itself? Nige
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    Disco 2 air compressor stopped

    Thanks for the reply.. will try the bridge check shortly.. where will I find the disable link to check it as suggested Nige
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    Disco 2 air compressor stopped

    Hi all, hoping someone has the answer or at least where i should be looking. I noticed that my air compressor has stopped working.. tried the raise button and nothing, does not revel, just dead. I have checked the fuses all good, swapped the celanoide with identical one next to it and still...
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    Disco 2 starter problem

    sorry not replied earlier.. It was the celluloid connections and the kit recommended by Brain was spot on.. been sorted ever since.. Thanks so much
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    ace parts

    Got it.. thanks so much, that is a very useful tool indeed... found the part for next day delivery for £20 delivered Many thanks
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    ace parts

    Thanks for that very helpful but it's number 9 that I need the Bush that connects the ram to the roll bar.. do you know part number for it? Nige
  14. Nige4927

    ace parts

    Hi all.. I need a bush for the front ace actuator and cant find anywhere hoping someone can help.. its the one at the back of the actuator not the one one the shaft... The ace has actually been capped so would like to consider removing the front ace actuators and fitting a proper anti roll bar...
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    Disco 2 starter problem

    Hi All I have a problem i'm hope your collective knowledge might help me identify the issue. Increasingly often when i go to start the disco it just clicks, very much like a car with a totally flat battery, but after trying a few times she suddenly fires up and turns over like the battery is...
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    Possible scam??

    Sell the wife' Micra recently and had 2 fraud attempts.. if they insist on PayPal payment and make excuses why it must be palpay then it' a scam We copied and pasted the whole message into Google search and got dozens of hits of scammrs using the exact same wording.. Nige
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    waste gate pre-load

    I want to add more preload to the waste gate on my D2 auto TD5, I have read up on how its done and i have already added 2 turns and its made a difference.. but reading more many keep adding until the ECU senses overboost and kicks into limp mode then backing off a turn.. I want to try this to...
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    Ace removal and conversion help please.....

    Well i think decision made.. reinstate the ACE.. Will do a good inspection tomorrow check state of all the pipes and the 2 actuators which after a quick check look in good Nick.. Will sort the valve block first as it' leaking from the pipe fittings.. anyone know if there is a seal kit for the...
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    Ace removal and conversion help please.....

    Thisbisba big decision for me.. funds are tight.. I know the valve block leaks but that may just need new connctors and seals.. the pipework I can see looks in good Nick bit the pump was removed so will have to fine a replacement.. Will work out how much that will all cost and way it up.
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    Ace removal and conversion help please.....

    OK so I'm wondering now if the ACE on my D2 Auto has been removed properly.. The pump has gone and a pully fitted in its place, pipes from the pump to the tank gone. the valve block is still fitted to the chassis with most of the steel pipe work.. what worries me is the actuator on the front OS...