doz
Member Since: 15 Jun 2014
Location: Southampton
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Hi guys.
The mighty steed has finally let us down. The AC compressor died and I've replaced it. Yes I will be seeking physicatric help once my face stops twitching and I'm allowed out unsupervised.
My question is I had no ac oil when I plumbed it back in. Is it OK to drive said vehicle to the garage without the oil? The only reason I ask is every other ac system I've messed with has used a electromagnetic clutch while this system seems to be full time driven. Could be wrong but it looks that way to me.
I'm now off to slam more of my more sensitive bodily parts into a draw lined with broken glass 
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 28th Dec 2021 7:55 pm |
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aja4x4
Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2462
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Disconnect the compressor or remove the fuse and it will be ok to drive Andrew
D3 2.7tdv6 2005
D4 3.0 SDV6 Commercial died and gone to LR heaven
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE
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| 28th Dec 2021 7:58 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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You have to plug in the compressor before fitting it as the plug is buried up its own backside!
I drove mine about 3 miles total to get it gassed up. make sure you tell them its new pump so they can add right amount of oil.
Iirc new pump instructions state correct amount of oil needed.
D3 a/c pump got to be right up there with worst jobs on these cars.
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| 28th Dec 2021 9:33 pm |
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desv8
Member Since: 01 May 2020
Location: CHELTENHAM
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When I fitted my new compressor I had the same query so phoned the supplier (Denso) for advice.
They advised the new compressor was already filled with correct levels of oil? I was of the understanding that if you had rear air con the compressor oil level was different!!
Took them at their word and drove to get re gassed and had no issues.
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| 1st Jan 2022 11:24 am |
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