What happened to your Discovery 2 today?

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Originally Posted by PhilipA

In winter I press the "econ" button which disables the aircon, and run it every couple of weeks. In rain I run the aircon to demist.
when the temp is below the temp set on the display it will heat.(eventually LOL)

Why would you run it all the time? Compressors do have a finite life.

Regards Philip A

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I do exactly this too Phil. [wink11]

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Originally Posted by trout1105

I am wondering why you would run the air con in winter ?

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The quickest way to defrost your windscreen and windows is usually with the a/c.

plan A is too hard, back to plan A.
getting a signal emulator

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Originally Posted by rangieman

Ordered H/D Ashcroft R/P [wink11]**** off crappy weak rover crap [tonguewink]
Mmmm now my rear diff will be complete Ashcroft pegged , locked and Hd r/p but H/T axles are well Too Bad So Sad[biggrin]
Must have a fuse they tell me :Rolling:

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Wow 3 days from the UK to my hot little hands [thumbsupbig]

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Originally Posted by PhilipA

Why would you run it all the time? Compressors do have a finite life.

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winter in the adel hills, demisting every drive more or less.

Did the fuel cooler orings again with viton orings using two in each of the slots.
Also had bearings ready to replace in the idler pulley and tensioner.
Pulled the tensioner off and noticed it wasn't serviceable and the two halves where cocked. Idler pulley bearing wouldn't budge! Didn't have access to a press and going away tomorrow so nothing like leaving it to the last minute!!!
So off to the parts store and purchased one of each genuine units.
Installed and all running great with no leaks or squeal from the bearings[emoji106][emoji106]

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Originally Posted by Eevo

winter in the adel hills, demisting every drive more or less.

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Unless your car is wet inside you'd need the compressor on for about one minute max on occasion.

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Originally Posted by PhilipA

Why would you run it all the time? Compressors do have a finite life.

Regards Philip A

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Do we have a definitive number on how much less time a comp will last if it's run?

Water pumps have a finite life. Do you turn yours off? Your alternator? Your gearbox? It's a service item, eventually. Like everything else. Saving a few thousand ks vs comfort, clear windows and seals that don't go dry because you forgot.

If anyone has a clear and definite reason, rather than "it's just what I do", I'd be pleased to hear it.

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Originally Posted by bee utey

Unless your car is wet inside you'd need the compressor on for about one minute max on occasion.

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i would say 5min. rather not micromanage it actually

gees, all three D's we've run the aircon at all times,, (yes I had to do the tx thing on the D1,, ) but thats damn me a lot of running hours ( actually TWENTY YEARS) without a fault,,