Thread: Compressor Inlet Pipe and EPB Cable

Thanks Scott,

I will def. check mine, the flex split tubing is a good idea.

NB: to add to this re the compressor, I cleaned out the air compressor area the other day - removed the shroud and got rid of lots of mud and leaves etc. that gets caught up inside the plastic shroud that wraps around the compressor. Gave the compressor a light wash and then the shroud. the inside is lined with noise suppressing foam that gets caked up with mud - it was hard as a rock and took some time to get it soft again. Refitted the cleaned shroud. I also enlarged the drain hole at the bottom of the shroud from about 10mm to 20mm using a hole-saw- this should allow water and dirt to drain faster, plus I can get fingers in there to check for dirt build up.

next on the list is the service kit for the compressor itself - sealing rings, dessicant etc. More preventative maintenance rather that fixing something that's broken.

Cheers,

Eric

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

..... cleaned out the air compressor area the other day - removed the shroud and got rid of lots of mud and leaves etc. that gets caught up inside the plastic shroud that wraps around the compressor.....

Yep agreed, see here > Check the suspension compressor cover

Cheers,
Scott

I have cleaned the mud and crap out of mine twice now. Absolutely caked in it. Last time I completely removed all of the soundproofing. It should run much cooler now. The additional noise is not "that" noticeable and only runs for half a minute when first started in the morning. Best mod so far. Had the compressor overheat a lot on my last Simpson crossing. Should have ripped out the soundproofing before I went. Its just a big thick tight blanket that allows for zero compressor cooling - and they do get hot even in optimum conditions!

Originally Posted by matti4556

Its just a big thick tight blanket that allows for zero compressor cooling - and they do get hot even in optimum conditions!

Not a bad idea. What about replacing the foam with some rubber sheeting to deaden the noise but to give it some cooling room?

Neoprene comes to mind, and with some suitable rubber adhesive you could get it to stick to the plastic cover..

Or remove the foam and live with the slightly increased noise level, knowing that you've got a cooler running compressor...

So now on my to do / check list:
- protect inlet pipe from chafing with flex conduit or other suitable covering strip
- compressor service kit (seals and dessicant filter)
- clean and / or remove foam around compressor regularly
- replace plastic cover with suitable Alu bash plate- (hopefully with larger drain hole)?
- remove foam altogether to allow better compressor cooling?

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

- replace plastic cover with suitable Alu bash plate- (hopefully with larger drain hole)?

I prefer steel for this one. Most if not all protection plates (eg APT) simply go over the plastic cover.

Scott

I have an APT guard & have been wondering if, other than soundproofing, there's any benefit in leaving the plastic cover on?

Seems to me it would be much cooler & all the mud & crap would not get caked in there.