inlet filter holding plate

mozz smith · Feb 10, 2012

:search:hi all, just after some advice please especially if datatek and wammers are about ,, i need to swap the inlet holding plate which holds the inlet filter pod on the eas compressor on the right hand side under the bonnet ,i think there is 3 nuts holding it on ? i have tried fitting a new filter holder but the plate screwthread hole is knackered ,i have a new plate and filter ready to fit ,but my question is do i need to deprrureise the whole eas system and if so how do i do that ??????? and once i have done this task do i need to put a faultmate on to set or not ??????????? i have looked on rave but doesnt give info ?? any imput would be greatfully appreciated ..in anticipation kind regards MOZZ

Saint.V8 · Feb 10, 2012

There would be no need to depressurise if you are only disconnected the Compressor and its blue pipe.

The pressure is held in the block by the fill solenoid controlled valve.

mozz smith · Feb 10, 2012

cheers sainty ,so if i just unbolt it all and take end plate off nothing is likrly to shoot out like a rocket then ??? ta matey

Saint.V8 · Feb 10, 2012

If it is just the compressor and the blue pipe to the valve block, alls cool with school....

Any further back and you will have to dump the pressure first.

wammers · Feb 10, 2012

One would ask the question, as to how you knacker the thread in a steel plate by screwing a plastic filter into it? Just disconnect compressor and change it no problem.

mozz smith · Feb 10, 2012

cheers wammers so i just undo the blue pipe 1st then and then access the plate ????..cheers wammers

dogsbody · Feb 10, 2012

wammers said:
One would ask the question, as to how you knacker the thread in a steel plate by screwing a plastic filter into it? Just disconnect compressor and change it no problem.

I'd also love to hear the answer to this question.

wammers · Feb 10, 2012

mozz smith said:
cheers wammers so i just undo the blue pipe 1st then and then access the plate ????..cheers wammers

Yeah just take off the mounting nuts. Lift and tilt the compressor, you may not even have to remove the blue pipe although it will make it easier. Remove three 5/16 (8mm) spanner size bolts and crank cover plate will come off. Be careful of gasket.

mozz smith · Feb 10, 2012

many thanks wammers will follow what you say ,,, the answer to why the new one wont screw in is when i took the old one out it was unscrewing at a wonky angle and then i seen why , someone ? has had a screwdriver to the hole and fkd it up why i dont know ??? as you say its only a plastic filter so i think it wasnt sealing quite right .. anyway will fit new plate and filter and hopefully should show a marked improvement on the performance of the eas ,,cheers everyone for all your help ,,mozz

wammers · Feb 10, 2012

mozz smith said:
many thanks wammers will follow what you say ,,, the answer to why the new one wont screw in is when i took the old one out it was unscrewing at a wonky angle and then i seen why , someone ? has had a screwdriver to the hole and fkd it up why i dont know ??? as you say its only a plastic filter so i think it wasnt sealing quite right .. anyway will fit new plate and filter and hopefully should show a marked improvement on the performance of the eas ,,cheers everyone for all your help ,,mozz

Don't think it will make a vast amount of difference, unless your old filter was blocked up.

inlet filter holding plate

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