On-board air for a 200Tdi Defender

[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.

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!

[2_door]

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!

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

[uniball]

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

[isuzurover]

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

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.

[2_door]

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.

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??

[isuzurover]

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??

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...

[strange_rover1]

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

[isuzurover]

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

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

[isuzurover]

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.



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.


Regulated 15 psi system to work the Maxi-Drive

[chook73]

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