L322 Suspension compressor problem

hello guys, I am the proud owner of a 2005 3.0 td6. Ive been told that I need a new suspension compressor. My problem is this, having removed the cover for the problematic compressor in order to find the serial number of the part, I found it to be RQL500040. I can't find this part anywhere. So, my question is this, can I use an alternative compressor?. Will the internal fixings be the same?. It's ****ing me off. Any help greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Andy

Try RQL000014

Thanks for replying. I've watched a YouTube clip on replacing the compressor you've suggested. In the clip it shows a very simple procedure of one electrical clip and one air pipe. The compressor I have is not like this. It has 2 electric clips and 3 air pipes. I've found a part on eBay, part No RQG 500140. it looks as if it would fit. Please excuse my ignorance, I'm crap at this.

See what you mean, hopefully a member that has more knowledge of 322's will be able to help.

When part number RQG500140 is input into Rimmer Bros search it says use LRO41777. Compressor repair kit. Looks like a new compressor to me. https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-LR041777P

That's a comprehensive overhaul kit.

davidsmith1307 said:

That's a comprehensive overhaul kit.

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Yep sure is, just about as comprehensive as it gets. Think it is actually an exchange unit if you look at it properly there is a £240.00 exchange surcharge.

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This is my compressor. Is it an old model?. I can't seem to find a replacement. It has different connections and pipes to all of the compressors that I can find.

Don't know much about the l322 but looking at pics, it looks like a Hitachi version.
http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/compres...25111-lr011839-lr015089-lr041777-p-28455.html

cfc123 said:

This is my compressor. Is it an old model?. I can't seem to find a replacement. It has different connections and pipes to all of the compressors that I can find.

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Repair kits for it all over Ebay.

So, is that my only option?.

cfc123 said:

So, is that my only option?.

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If they are no longer made or available it would seem so.

Bloody marvellous. Thank you.

cfc123 said:

So, is that my only option?.

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The one I posted the link for at island 4x4 looks like the right one to me.
Are you saying that you don't want to refurbish it, you just want to buy a new compressor?

To tell the truth, I'm pretty desperate. My Rangey is now a low rider. Need it sorted.

cfc123 said:

To tell the truth, I'm pretty desperate. My Rangey is now a low rider. Need it sorted.

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Send an email with photos to island 4x4 and ask them if it's same as the one I posted the link to.
Don't bother phoning them you won't get through but they're pretty good on emailing answers in my experience. Great on delivery too.
If that fails, it's a refurb kit from the bay of e

If you don't want to buy a new one or don't want to use bay of e then this looks like the thing you need.
Call them up and they will advise you.
https://x8r.co.uk/land-rover-discov...ort-air-compressor-repair-kit-hitachi-end-cap

Thanks for all your help, Guys. I've found a reconditioned one. I think that I'll still get a repair kit and try to fix the old one. Then, maybe stick it on eBay.
Once again, thank you.

Good morning, guys. Is it imperative that I change the relay when putting the reconditioned compressor on?.
Many thanks, Andy