PeelyWally
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A big thanks to Andrew at 4x4 Air Seals in Warrington, who I found recommended on this website. I thought I was in for a BIG bill when the compressor started rattling, the orange suspension light came on and the suspension slowly headed ground-wards. I stripped it down to find the con-rod had snapped because the Torx screw had worked loose (no thread lock on it) and spilled the big-end bearing. Andrew provided a refurbished piston assembly, a used barrel and a dryer/filter kit for a very reasonable price. Now it's running like a dream! While I was at it, I strengthened the inside of the dryer cover with Araldite (a pre-emptive strike) and repaired and Hammerited the heavily corroded bracket. Hopefully my 49k mile compressor will last a while yet!
BTW Does anybody know what the wide, corrugated tube is that discharges into the compressor enclosure from above? I'm intrigued, given the hideous state of the Dinky-toy metal bracket. It was only just salvageable.
BTW Does anybody know what the wide, corrugated tube is that discharges into the compressor enclosure from above? I'm intrigued, given the hideous state of the Dinky-toy metal bracket. It was only just salvageable.
