Using P38 air tank to inflate tyres

**PaulP38a** · 28th July 2010, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by Keithy P38

As for the Thomas compressor, I like the look/sound of it! Is there any more info I can get on it? I'd be interested to know just how much better it is than the standard unit! If its only marginal then I couldnt justify the cost! It does look bigger though!

more info at Rover Renovations Air Compressor, After Market, ANR3731

Honestly, I wouldn't replace your standard compressor unless it is truly R/S. The Thomas does inflate quicker than the standard unit, and it does take a bit of fiddling to make it fit, plus you will need to make a cut-out in the lid of your EAS box ...and it is noisy. Fine by me though, I only notice it when idling and the "low resistance" dual exhaust system drowns it out completely when moving

Cheers, Paul.

**Keithy P38** · 29th July 2010, 02:48 PM

Love the terminology there!

Awesome!

**davidsonsm** · 26th October 2013, 04:03 PM

Keith, where did you manage to get an m20 x 1/4" bsp reducing Bush? Assume the m20 is parallel thread. How does it seal? Cheers.

**Keithy P38** · 26th October 2013, 04:17 PM

Pirtek had all of the fittings needed.

I originally wrote this thread when I had my green P38, many years ago! I have since run a similar setup with a t-piece, and twin 10mm air line (one to the engine bay with a nitto fitting, the other into the luggage area to just above the emergency fuel release flap, also with a nitto fitting). Both nitto fittings are female, just like any workshop fittings. It seals perfectly.

I also have a second EAS compressor running in parallel with the main one, fills the tank quite quickly! Will inflate all 4 tyres in only a minute or two as well!

Cheers
Keithy

**davidsonsm** · 26th October 2013, 07:02 PM

Been thinking about my set up. Considering an uprated eas compressor. Running one in parallel I guess it's best done through a relay. Now. Where to put it. Sounds insulation will be key. Cheers Keith.

**Hoges** · 26th October 2013, 07:55 PM

airsupply and

arbair and

Cross Linking the Air Suspension

My recollection of Hardy Neale's P38 which later found haven in Paul P38a's garage

is that he also had a heavy duty air supply in the spare wheel well.

cheers

**Keithy P38** · 27th October 2013, 07:36 AM

Yeah I trigger the second compressor off the main compressor using a relay and I've mounted #2 compressor right next to the main one in the engine bay. There are pics on FB and I may have also started a thread here about it.

The second one feeds through the air dryer as well.

My next step would be to run a second dryer and independent air line all the way to the tank. Would have done it from the start if I'd thought of it at the time.

Cheers
Keithy

**mtb_gary** · 27th October 2013, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by Keithy P38

Yeah I trigger the second compressor off the main compressor using a relay and I've mounted #2 compressor right next to the main one in the engine bay. There are pics on FB and I may have also started a thread here about it.

The second one feeds through the air dryer as well.

My next step would be to run a second dryer and independent air line all the way to the tank. Would have done it from the start if I'd thought of it at the time.

Cheers
Keithy

Do you have a link to the pics? I've had a quick search but couldn't find them. I do have a spare valve block assembly complete with pump that after reading your post feel could be getting the pump removed in the near future, I've also got a spare drier at the ready.

Gary

**Keithy P38** · 30th October 2013, 04:11 PM

I will find it when home. Currently in NZ on hotel wifi so trying to take it easy on the data!

**TheTree** · 31st October 2013, 10:06 AM

HI

I am thinking the ViAIR 400C would make a good addition to the system

Steve

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