Thread: Compressor location

Originally Posted by streaky

The website article I came across mentions that this particular compressor can be 'repositioned at 180 degrees'. What does that mean?

I also like the idea of being able to relocate the air filter intake....anyone done that yet or do you just let it suck away ay what air is inside the engine bay?

Any location pictures would be great thanks!

Regards.

S.

The body of the compressor rotates 180° on the mounting base. e.g. You could rotate it 90° to the left or right to make it fit somewhere.

I was worried about it sucking in crap but I check the filter from time to time and so far its still clean inside. It gets covered in mud / dust and then hosed off to clean. The cap on the filter does a good job at protecting it from splashes.

Actually I'm happy I put it in the engine bay as it recently started spraying oil mist out when I disengaged the locker. ARB put new seals in the locker under warranty and also ran an airline from the exhaust port on the solenoid (on top of the compressor) to inside the chassis rail. At least if it starts leaking again in a couple of years I'll get some bonus rust protection.

Thanks guys...those are pretty much the answers I was hoping for.

I don't have any box size cavities underneath my Discovery though...and pictures would make explanation easier.
Most of my under side is filled with two more fuel tanks... so I don' expect to find much space underneath the vehicle.

My intention is to install it somewhere under the bonnet and extend the air intake away from heat sources.
I'm taking three days off from work to supervise the lockers instalation.... most mechanics/fitters over this way don't think ahead when locating such a unit.

Thx.

S.

Mine in drivers side next to brake booster too! No probs

I put a tee piece in it with a fitting and use it to pump up tyres aswell or you can buy the kit that arb sell for it.

why not put it in the box in the engine bay where the jack lives and relocate the jack to inside under or behind a seat?