Thread: ACE is it worth waiting for

Originally Posted by twr7cx

Your ACE system runs to your wheels? Something strange going on there!

Also pretty sure ACE lines only run down one side of the vehicle as the hydraulic arm is only on one side. There isn't separate left and right arms.

Mate, I've grown to love the system but damn it's hard to repair. I had a leaking ram which I wasn't too worried about until I got a light on the dash.

The light would come on red if I turned right after starting and orange if I turn left after starting.

I used Nanacom to test DCV1 and DCV2. I could hear DCV1 click but nothing for DCV2 and Orange light would come on.

Today I removed the valve block and attempted to remove the valves. DVC1 came out easily but DCV2 wont budge. Murphy's law the valve I want to check doesnt come out.

I hooked up 12v and both sound click the same.

I reinstalled them and DCV1 clicks repeatedly as it did before but DCV2 now clicks once and thats it.

I'm now guessing DCV2 is sticking open.

Next guess is going to be ordering a second hand valve block for the UK. I have seen them before for about $130 but the freight will be the killer.

It's great when it works but a major headache when it doesnt. I like to show off how good the Disco is and taking the time to fix it is becoming a hobby for me.

The Disco suspension is costing me a fortune. The way I'm doing it is far from cost effective. A set of rear 2 inch lift springs would cost me $220. The compressor alone to rebuild the SLS was $239, Bags x3 $450, Valves and ari connections $150 plus. The end of the day I'm spending $1000 plus for something that's just a little bit better for everday use but impressive at the limits.

If you want to drive normal through a round about, you would notice the differance. Push it hard and you will. Same off road, get a little crossed up and you wont know the differance. If you need that last 6 inches of diagonal flex, ACE will show up.

I dont recall my previous posts but I was pretty negative on LR. It's growing on me a little now. They are very unconventional

Happy Days.

Happy Days.

Originally Posted by mattg

No detail on SLS or not. Most disco I have seen with ace were 7 seaters is fare chance it is an SLS truck.

The truck in the scans is a fitted with SLS. The pics come from a 4 way comparison done in LRO October 2000 between Freelander, D2, Defender and P38a Rangie. The discussion about the D2 mentions using the dash button to raise the rear for extra clearance, so clearly SLS equipped.

cheers
Paul