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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: Sharpshooter on March 22, 2005, 19:02:07

Title: Do you know??
Post by: Sharpshooter on March 22, 2005, 19:02:07

Hi all, a little while ago im sure i read that someone had used an air conditioning pump as a compressor. Is this possible, and if it is can i fit it to my 2.5 nad?????? :D

Title: Do you know??
Post by: cstokes on March 22, 2005, 20:53:46

I agree, i have seen soewhere that someone use an air conditioning compressor as a compressor. However an a/c compressor needs a supply of oil which cirulates around an a/c system with the gas. So i don't see how using it as a compressor is possible as it would dry out and seize.

Title: Do you know??
Post by: muddyweb on March 22, 2005, 20:56:38

Depends on the unit.  Some of the earlier RR units had an oil reservoir.  Some of the later ones can be fitted with a grease nipple to lubricate the bearings.

It's a lot of fannying around unless you have a real need for it.   If it's just for tyres, then a decent 12V compressor is a lot less hassle.