THAT is the crank case and connecting rod to the EAS compressor.

Not sure, but that may be my problem.

Jeff

 

You've thrown a rod

 

I am not sure about that. It may be an electrical problem. Still working the issue to find the cause.

Question is... Can I get just an connecting rod/piston with a new ball bearing set as a separate part, or am I forced to get a complete compressor? The access plate had an LR emblem so I was either original from 2006 with 122,000 miles or a genuine replacement at some point before I got it.

Either way next weekend will be compressor time.

Jeff

 

Yes! <$30usd for new piston and 'block'. That looks like my old Hitachi, but verify to be sure you dont have an AMK compressor.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-For-Ran...4383.l4275.c10

I just rebuilt mine. DEFINITELY replace the descendant beads too. They slowly turn to dust and cause down stream problems with the vavle blocks. I also upgraded to a metal cap.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Land-Ro...kAAOSwD~BbNLMq

 

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Jeff

 

While waiting on the compressor, I finally tore into the right front door to replace the door lock actuator. Alldata stated 1.6 hours to R&R. That must be a truly talented LR technician that has done nothing but change out door lock actuators for the last two year.

I understand having to take the inner door panel off, and maybe relocating the window drive unit, but removing speaker in the front part of the door and completely removing the glass from the door frame AND the outside door handle seems a bit over-engineered.

After this, a new compressor install will seem enjoyable.

Jeff

 

Wait till you need to pull the carpet sometime.




The dash needs disassembling to this point if you aren't cutting the carpet.

 

WTH is taking place

 

Yikes!

 

Needed to pull that carpet. Amazingly that is all the garbage that must be removed to do that. I have a thread going in the build thread section. Feel free to join in and have a laugh as I go down the road with this one.

I know right. I remember being angry about having to pull the console and seats in my old cars

Long story short massive water ingress while the truck was stored in the post lot. That combined with years of spilled everyting and mold meant it needed to come out to be properly dried and cleaned.

Before:







After:



First wash was car wash soap, scrub brush and pressure washer. Second wash was carpet cleaner, scrub brush and pressure washer. Just finished the second wash about 20 minutes ago so they are a bit damp still. Smell and look 100% better. I'll be able to slot them back in the truck, once they dry and I get the added sound deadner installed.