Thread: Disco 1 cruise control vacuum pump

..and if the vacuum pump is US, then I think a EA sort of series Falcon one is a useful substitute.

HTH

Pete

Yes, I can second that Falcon electric vac. pmps from the 1990s are very similar - just different wiring connectors, as I recall.

Any reason the factory cruise control can't be plumbed into the brake booster vacuum system? That's what I did for the aftermarket cruise control on my 300Tdi. Worked perfectly for many years until the actuator diaphragm started to leak.

Ian

Hi Leo

What brand of after market cruise did you fit? Im going to install one on my auto 300tdi disco 1. Interested in anyones experiences of doing this .

thanks

Hi Lindsay,

The one I used was a Command AP60. I bought it from a Supercheap Auto shop about 10 years ago now and it worked well for several years until the actuator failed. Don't know if SCA still sell them. Been meaning to try to get a replacement for a while now but...

I recall the kit was very comprehensive, with lots of fittings and odds & ends to enable it to be adapted to different throttle systems. The kit didn't come with a clutch cut-out switch to suit manual vehicles but I worked out a circuit to include this. You wouldn't need this with an auto.

Ian

Originally Posted by Linds

Gday Leo
I see in a thread that you put an after market cruise on your disco. Im interested in doing that shortly - can you tell me what brand you used or recommend?

thanks alot

Lindsay

Originally Posted by Leo109

Hi Lindsay,

The one I used was a Command AP60.

Ebay to the rescue:

Cruise Control Kit AP60 Universal Fit, DIY 1yr Warranty | eBay

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COMMAND-A...item3cb8bc20ea

I have fitted a couple over the last few years, including a 300TDi in a RRC and a 2.8TD Rodeo. Used brake vacuum in both cases, ran well that way.

Originally Posted by Leo109

The one I used was a Command AP60. I bought it from a Supercheap Auto shop about 10 years ago now and it worked well for several years until the actuator failed. Don't know if SCA still sell them. Been meaning to try to get a replacement for a while now but...

You could just get in touch with Command themselves. They're an Australian company & carry parts for their cruise control systems.

thanks Bee-Utey and Leo

I will grab one off ebay and see how it goes.

With the brake vacuum - can you tell me how you did that?

cheers

Originally Posted by Linds

With the brake vacuum - can you tell me how you did that?

Technical doo-dad called a tee piece, I believe the kit comes with one or two, otherwise buy one from a suitable shop to fit your brake vacuum line.