I,m not sure but didn,t L/R come out with a modification to the compressor filter behind the N/S rear light cluster as mentioned above. A bigger unit should be the answer to stop water getting thro' and save the compressor from seizing up.

Black smoke?? go for the air filtration first.

Been away for a while, computer broken. Seems Stratstone Swansea have a lot to answer for as was the same with mine only they Quoted £1100 to change air bags , compressor and e. I wouldn't take a wheelbarrow to them to fix. I had mine done in VALE 4X4 Cowbridge South Glamorgan back on the...

Now to hit the supplier with the bill.

Thanks for the info all. Been to local L/R sorted out in a couple of hours. New compressor fitted, all sorted.It is a 7 seater but they suggested converting to coil springs and never have a problem again.They are forever having disco,s infor this conversion.

Thanks for the imfo, that seems to be the long term answer.

Cheers,been back in touch with them, told me it was not part of the warranty that I had signed,the warranty tells of what is covered and what is not covered, no mention of suspension in either but one line says " the gradual reduction in operating performance (wear and tear) due to the age and...

Bought a td5 (Y reg) 9 weeks ago, a few days ago the rear suspension dropped , took it back to Stratsone and they told me it was either Compressor and or EC unit, and was not covered by warranty. Quoted me a price for the job as £1,050 . Anybody modified back to springs and done away with the...