On-board air for a 200Tdi Defender

Great writeup!

IMHO it is a waste using a tool oiler and then pulling the oil out afterwards. A better (and cheaper) option is to drill and tap a small fitting into the bowl of the separator (usually polycarbonate) - below the normal oil level, and run an oil return back to the intake.

The cooling loop isn't absolutely necessary. I just use high temp hose for the first section. However I need to run a bit more of it, as my first piece of normal air hose failed the other week - but it has held up for about 6 years, so I can't complain!

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

Great writeup!

IMHO it is a waste using a tool oiler and then pulling the oil out afterwards. A better (and cheaper) option is to drill and tap a small fitting into the bowl of the separator (usually polycarbonate) - below the normal oil level, and run an oil return back to the intake.

it has held up for about 6 years, so I can't complain!

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thats a great idea, saves having to fill the oiler up every so often.

6 years isnt bad. Do you use the high temp hose from the compressor to the manifold (that houses the relief valve, pressure switch etc). I would imagine that normal hose would suffice from the manifold to the air tank.

thanks for the advice :D

Shorty, i'm interested to hear how you go with pricing and mounting to your disco. I've got a 300tdi aswell so i'm keen to see what you come up with

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Originally Posted by shorty

thats a great idea, saves having to fill the oiler up every so often.

6 years isnt bad. Do you use the high temp hose from the compressor to the manifold (that houses the relief valve, pressure switch etc). I would imagine that normal hose would suffice from the manifold to the air tank.

thanks for the advice :D

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My setup is a bit different, in order, I have:
Compressor - one-way valve - oil separator - pressure switch - distributor to 2 tanks.

I only ran hi-temp hose from the compressor to one side of the one way valve (about 4" of hose), then ran normal hose from the one-way to the separator. I need to replace the next section (also 4" or so) with high temp hose as well.

Btw - the cheapest source of one way valves are from old japanese cars at wreckers. They usually have really solid steel bodied one-way valves in the vacuum line. Mine is from a datsun bluebird.

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Originally Posted by isuzurover

My setup is a bit different, in order, I have:
Compressor - one-way valve - oil separator - pressure switch - distributor to 2 tanks.

I only ran hi-temp hose from the compressor to one side of the one way valve (about 4" of hose), then ran normal hose from the one-way to the separator. I need to replace the next section (also 4" or so) with high temp hose as well.

Btw - the cheapest source of one way valves are from old japanese cars at wreckers. They usually have really solid steel bodied one-way valves in the vacuum line. Mine is from a datsun bluebird.

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thanks mate, do you have a air pressure gauge and pressure relief valve anywhere in the line...as a precautionary measure ;)

would you have any pics of your set up??

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Originally Posted by shorty

thanks mate, do you have a air pressure gauge and pressure relief valve anywhere in the line...as a precautionary measure ;)

would you have any pics of your set up??

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I have a pressure relief valve on one of the tanks (aka rock sliders). And a gauge screwed into the pressure switch/manifold assembly (also a regulator and 2nd gauge on the 15psi sub-circuit that works my Maxi-Drive).

Can take some pics...

Ben I would also like to see some pics of your set up.
Shano

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Originally Posted by strange_rover1

Ben I would also like to see some pics of your set up.
Shano

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Should have had a look on Sunday Shano! I will try and take some pics this arvo.

OK - here are a couple of pics.

Bear in mind - My engine is FILTHY - spent last weekend driving through mud on the powerlines trip.

I have a York compressor, which has a sump, and doesn't need oil recirculation. It is of course not a Tdi.

The inlet filter is a victa lawnmower filter - but I will be removing this and running the intake to the engine intake system. The black hose is high-temp hose. This runs to a bluebird one-way valve. The rest of the system uses normal air line. Note that the "unloader" on the pressure switch isn't hooked up. It isn't really necessary.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...nes_etc015.jpg

The rock sliders double as air tanks. Each one has a coupler, one has a safety valve. I have cut down a male coupling to keep the crud out when not in use.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Regulated 15 psi system to work the Maxi-Drive
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...nes_etc011.jpg

I was wondering if anyone had managed to fit a belt driven compressor to a puma? If so would you have any pics/information on how you did it please?

Regards
Iain