Thread: Discovery 2 SLS Air compressor

Hi, depends on what connection you have on the generic compressor but there are adaptors on the market for any kind, you need one with 4mm push fit one side and the proper thread for the compressor on the other side, something like this [ame="http://www.amazon.com/SMC-Connect-Fitting-Adapter-Metric/dp/B00AM41P2Q"]SMC KQ2H Push-to-Connect Tube Fitting, Adapter, Brass Body, Tube OD x Metric (M) Thread Male, With Gasket, Metric: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41qii2kqIiL.@@AMEPARAM@@41qii2kqIiL[/ame]


though the bigger problem i detect in case of a generic compressor is how did you think to resolve the exhaust valve which in the original setup is together with the compressor on the same supply pipe

Originally Posted by sierrafery

though the bigger problem i detect in case of a generic compressor is how did you think to resolve the exhaust valve which in the original setup is together with the compressor on the same supply pipe

Thanks for the link.
Yeah, I'm thinking about that one.
Considering using the method outlined here. [ame="http://www.airsprings.cc/4x4/LandRover/GRK35033D%20Land%20Rover%20Discovery%202%20Compres sor%20Replacement.pdf"]Replace discovery 2 sls compressor with generic[/ame]

Have another issue. the inlet elbow melted into the head, so I need a collet and new elbow to mount it in the head. Any ideas for where and what to buy?

I think this stackable elbow is it?

This is what I done 3 weeks ago.
I used the existing pump exhaust valve.
dismantle the pump,Get rid of the piston,conrod,crank shaft,the electric motor
you will need to drill out four rivets to undo the conrod from the crank,replace the rivets with small bolts and nuts.
Get a hacksaw and cut the electric motor straight behind the main body of the compressor.
this leaves just the head of the compressor with the exhaust valve intact and the block of the compressor with no internals.
You will now have to drill the intake out and tap a thread to except a pushin high pressure air pipe.
Make up a plate to bolt to the electric side of the block. I used a bit of flat 4mm alum plate.
I used a Vair 380c from air ride suspensions mounted in the rear of the disco.I cant seem to upload pics to the site at the moment send me a pm with your email and i will send you some pics