Long time reader, with not many posts, but love the site and visit often.
I recently moved to the USA (from Australia) and purchased my third Land Rover, a lovely LR3 with all the trimmings.
Im currently in the process of setting it up for some off road trips (as i have with my discos in the past).
When I was back home in Australia, i purchased a Traxide triple battery kit. When i went to install it, the spot where the third battery goes has the brake vacuum pump there. After some investigation, it seems all the petrol models (V6+V8) have the brake pump there, whereas the diesel models do not.
my question is, has anyone had any experience in relocating the brake vacuum pump? It looks doable to me with some sort of bracket. This would allow me to run 2x aux batteries (and not have wasted my money on the kit).
thanks for your time!
cheers
18th Feb 2017 1:22 am
ST53VEN
Member Since: 18 Dec 2012
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 260
Yes its easy to move. Just get a bracket made for where you want to put it.
18th Feb 2017 10:47 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10362
and what does the 3rd battery do ?
18th Feb 2017 11:10 am
Jimjamm
Member Since: 20 Nov 2011
Location: chicago
Posts: 24
The third battery will be connected to the 2nd battery. They will be auxiliary batteries to run accessories, like my fridge, lights, inverter etc.
19th Feb 2017 2:01 am
Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2288
Are you sure that you are talking about the ABS pump?
I have the Diesel one and in the second battery tray just lay the ABS pump- Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
19th Feb 2017 5:42 pm
Jimjamm
Member Since: 20 Nov 2011
Location: chicago
Posts: 24
Yeah, I know the car pretty well, for sure the brake vacuum pump,
i figured it out, i managed to fabricate some new mounts, i will do a full post for others interested.
in the Petrol models, the Vacuum pump is in front of the battery box on the passenger side (for right hand drive). it was the same on my Aussie and USA models.
19th Feb 2017 7:07 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10362
Pics would be good
19th Feb 2017 7:20 pm
Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2288
Found this on the web:
Click image to enlarge
where is the brake pump?- Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
19th Feb 2017 7:25 pm
Jimjamm
Member Since: 20 Nov 2011
Location: chicago
Posts: 24
Yeah, thats the kit i bought, a Traxide. It is made to fit Diesel models.
I have the problem all sorted now, just had to relocate the vacuum pump.
as you can see in the picture, its right in the way
19th Feb 2017 7:57 pm
Sidestick
Member Since: 22 Apr 2012
Location: Rome
Posts: 2288
Ok, now i see, on the diesel in europe we have the third battery space occupied by the auxiliary fuel burning heater
- Easy-Lift suspension module 4.0
- GoodWinch 9500 lb
- Full underbody protections
- Tree/Rock sidebars
- Prospeed roofrack & ladder
- Compressor guard
- Raised Air Intake
- Driving lights (2+4)
- 50 mm Waffle boards
- Altox Heater control
- Overland Rooftop Tent
- Rear seats entertainment
- Front & Rear camera
- GVIF
- Removable tow bar
- Cubby box fridge
- BFG KO2 265/65R17
- iidTool BT
19th Feb 2017 8:53 pm
drevilish
Member Since: 15 Apr 2017
Location: London/Kent
Posts: 13
Jimjamm wrote:
I have the problem all sorted now, just had to relocate the vacuum pump.
I have a D3 V8 and this is in the way.
a) Where did you relocate it to?
b) What bracket did you get to hold the battery in place?
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