Land Rover Discovery Air Suspension Fixed / S5-E38

[@-DC-]

Burnt my Toast this morning, Naturally I replaced my Compressor 😉

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👌

[@timwds89]

No, you're wasting your money! My friend burnt their toast and a guy on Facebook says it's a snapped crankshaft.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

@@timwds89 DC is a long time viewer, he probably knows what caused his toast to burn😅

[@NiallFC]

You guys are very funny, Ps . I'm old Toyota driver 😅 and I still Love this channel.

[@Anne6621]

another great episode !! OMG , I swear if I was 20 years younger I would buy a lift and a Land Rover , I wonder how many people have bought lifts simply from watching this great team

[@paulschneider7533]

I am an Indian and watched almost all the videos in LR time before making this comment and wish Indians be patient and analyzing like him ! That's why german cars and that generation was so great! Wish I see an Indian couple with that dexterity and love and understanding and respect they have for each other! Above all the industriousness and knowledge and expertise in a domain they have gained in their life. For me you guys will never be bored of each other ! ❤

[@ericlello2135]

Anything that can go wrong will go wrong , Murphy’s Law , thank you Vera and Christian for another entertaining video .

[@gerritverburg4105]

The best part of Murphy’s law is: If you think everything is going well you obviously don’t know what is going on.😂

[@patriot4223]

There are almost always some surprises in car maintenance and repairs. Especially when you don't expect them and when you think you've done everything, there's always a new broken/leaking part. Like you have a broken starter motor/clutch or a leaking water pump. I spent several evenings repairing our diesel estate this week, replacing the metal timing chain cover, oil pan and doing a full scheduled service. During the test drive, diesel fuel smelled and at home I noticed that the high pressure fuel pump was leaking from the o-ring of the return line. Simple and cheap fix but unexpected. Thanks for the great video to both of you, once again.

[@thomaskeane429]

I really enjoyed your humour this morning VERA, your the best and THANK YOU Christian and Vera your the best.😊

[@petershepherd6889]

There is another KZbin channel I watch called church house classics who rebuilds old Range Rovers and he has had fun and games with air suspension on them. Usually turns out to be the valve blocks. Keep up the good work.i have just relaxed with a cheese roll and cup of tea and my weekly dose of LR time.

[@AndySnap]

So Christian folds tissue paper... If we ever doubted he's a German engineer, thats total confirmation 🙂 Wonderful Sunday viewing as always 🙏

[@jimmcculloch3786]

Wonderful, for a wet Sunday in the UK! Lookforward to the Merc video with the bad clutch !!

[@rogerwatkinson6633]

I laughed my coffee up my nose when you said you might have The Queen back next week 😅😅😅 p.s. rear screen is ok too

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Yes. That was a tiny bit optimistic.

[@HarishPrabalan]

L319 has a single compressor relay. And these relays are prone to stuck closed with contacts getting welded together. Hence Land Rover used to give a free relay when you order new compressor from them. Hence as a precaution they should be changed as faulty relay could cause compressor run away and eventually getting seized and fuse blown as a result. In L405 aka queen they modified it by providing 2 relays connected in series and both monitored by ECU. The pressure sensor is mounted in the gallery so that they can also monitor the gallery pressure if the gallery pressure is more than 4 bar, the exhaust valve is briefly opened to reduce the gallery pressure before starting the compressor. This is to reduce the initial load on the compressor. Most compressors can be fixed by repairing the air drier element as it normally gets clogged with moisture and that causes the compressor to go weak.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thanks for the info. We will try to fix the old compressor and keep as a spare.

[@richardwilliams8667]

Yes and a good test for failed valve block is to watch gallery pressure whilst driving if it rises slowly it’s a leaking F or R valve block. A fault will occur after so many times it activates exhaust. Gallery should stay consistent or only very slowly fall. Watching the compressor activity is interesting. It starts and briefly runs to make sure all is well and the gallery is ready without always fully charging the tank to 17.7 bar. Also the software was updated at some point on the Hitachi to allow the pressure reduction for the starting of the compressor. Make sure in older D3s you have the latest Hitachi software. Also after now rebuilding my hitachi so many times I even have the crank bearing failing and seizing the compressor is another issue it will also blow the fuse. The component failure fault is always mysterious because it doesn’t give many clues.

[@grahamwest1079]

Hope your Queen returns home sooner than later. My Discovery 1 3.9v8 finally started yesterday so loaded onto a trailer and off to my trusted independent garage for a wee service and MOT.

[@CharlesTimothy-en7to]

Morning you two. I forgot that you couldn’t make much noise on a Sunday. REgardss from a BAOR ( 1971 -1976) ex soldier.

[@robertmoss9468]

Christian I was very impressed the way your Camera Girl handled the Torch. Maybe the Camera Girl could now be your Lighting Girl too?

[@keithmoule4154]

Those Draper 3/8" extension bars with the hex head are genius - why has no-one else thought of it...? Love the video as always

[@Wawalsh1234]

Vera looks great in her Daisy Duke shorts.

[@OrlyTellado]

Early statement black: red; negative: positive may be lost by Toyota owners. Yes, if wrenching is desired then a lift is required! Thanks for another entertaining and informative video. See you next Sunday!

[@GrevilleRyan]

Time for my weekly fix....thanks you Vera and Christian...Love your humour...

[@pwatom22]

Another great video.. thank you! I just got back from a weekend on the trails - a range of LR defenders, incl military V8, lr3 and a couple of Toyotas (actually Lexus).. with the added drama of 3 trailside repairs.. two severely bent steering rods (both times on a rocky hill side) and a failed electric fan switch.

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Another great video thanks. I must admit to replacing parts prematurely. I call it preventative maintenance. Mainly because I do a bit of very remote area touring where a recovery could cost me a great deal of money.

[@trevorjones8799]

Sausage and egg sandwich for breakfast. An episode of lr time. Perfect Sunday morning 👍

[@Lucid95642]

Great Video. This is common problem on Discovery 4 and Range Rover L322😢.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

No, it‘s not common if you maintain your Disco.👍🙋‍♀️

[@michaelstanley3961]

There are volumes of error codes for Land Rovers, I have a workshop manual, and there must be 10 chapters devoted to fault finding codes and what part to buy..... I just love your technical skills and attention to detail. Brilliant..😊

[@LorenzoCase]

I no longer have a D3 but still truly enjoy your vids keep up the good work 🎉

[@SkywhiteChannel]

Looking forward to seeing the queen back from LR and into the rotation.

[@AllenManor]

I've been to Weeping Rock in Zion! Congratulations for hitting 80K subscribers!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thanks. We did hike most trails in Zion 24 years ago. Christian

[@Jacksongamma]

I love the change-up Mercedes videos. Cant wait to watch that one.

[@stevejcoop]

Ohh I use the same cleaning brush haha! Air compressor looked quite straight foward to do.

[@mjbacomd]

¡Gracias! A small financial contribution so you can continue with your videos. Una pequeña aportación económica para que sigáis con vuestros vídeos.

[@mjbacomd]

Hello from Spain, Vera and Christian. Thank you so much for your videos-they teach us a lot about our beloved Land Rover Discovery 3 and 4, and you both make it such an enjoyable experience with your humor. Thanks again! I have a Discovery 3 from October 2007, and thanks to your videos, I’ve already replaced the oil pump with a new one manufactured in 2022. I also recently replaced the complete shock absorbers and the compressor, the latter because it was running constantly due to the worn-out air springs. I noticed that you monitor when the compressor starts and stops using your mobile phone. I’d really appreciate it if you could let me know which diagnostic tool you’re using in the video, so I can get one and keep an eye on my compressor to avoid it breaking down from constant use. Thanks a lot for your help, and I look forward to enjoying more of your videos. Best regards and a big hug!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

🤗🙏💪Thank you so much🙋‍♀️

[@mjbacomd]

​​@@Vera_and_ChristianHello again, Vera and Christian. Please, what OBD2 tool do you use to monitor the operation of the suspension compressor on your mobile phone? And it also controls the operation of the valves. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart and greetings from Spain. 👋🙂⚘️🙏

[@mjbacomd]

​​@@Vera_and_ChristianHello again, Vera and Christian. Please, what OBD2 tool do you use to monitor the operation of the suspension compressor on your mobile phone? And it also controls the operation of the valves. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart and greetings from Spain. 👋🙂⚘️🙏

[@Vera_and_Christian]

@@mjbacomd We use the Gap tool. 👍🙋‍♀️

[@angelo-212lb]

8:17 This take the sentence: “I’m in love with my car!” to another level!!! 😂😂😂

[@rogerjeck9281]

another fun sunday guys! I have a nice shop, lift and an old l322. What is missing is an lr 3-4 and an awesome german wife what likes land rovers, the most difficult to find! Anyhow, keep up the fun 😎

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅💪🙋‍♀️

[@janjanr11]

I’m sorry to say Iv sold my discovery 3, but it won’t stop me from watching the best channel on KZbin

[@Vera_and_Christian]

💪🙏🙋‍♀️

[@janjanr11]

@@Vera_and_Christian your the best 😊😊👍

[@gimmegaming5345]

I seen a black land rover with di rt plate yesterday in Northern Germany. I guess you guys are not the only ones with these plates :). Everytime I watch these videos I get tempted to buy an svr but then by the end of your video you say about all the things that break on it and my garden is not big enough to but a ramp in so I decide not to.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

No, that combination is pretty popular. Just about every 4x4 car in our area has it. But never seen it on another black Land Rover, and he must be from our area.👍🙋‍♀️

[@chasmcl42]

Im not really a big fan of Discoverys, they are a great way to get rid of a lot of money fast, but i love your videos🙏

[@tonyallen1953]

Great watch you two cant wait for the Queen responce from LR..

[@AW-Services]

Another brilliant video from the LR elite members club repair workshop. I've noticed that alot of new track rod ends are now using thermoplastic bushes instead of copper, brass, or bronze and wear so much quicker Can you rig a hidden camera on the queen so we can watch their coffee breaks and bodge jobs

[@drk.walters]

Hi Christian and Vera, could you do a deep dive on the air suspension? How it works, using the reservoir and compressor, etc?

[@nikatskhvediani6298]

Every Sunday this lovely content is a bless, thank you!

[@vincentcorreia5714]

Been driving my L320 RR Sport more than my L319 Disco 3... 500k km slowly creeping up and then will send it to you ❤

[@TheDaf95xf]

Good afternoon Vera & Christian 😊 I’ve just watched this by the pool on holiday in Marmaris 👍🏻 I did laugh all the way through this as you both have a great sense of humour 😂 Queen still looking good 👍🏻 xx

[@Vera_and_Christian]

happy vacationing😅🙋‍♀️

[@sureshmangalam8321]

I am a fan for your all videos from kerala, India. 👍👍👍👍

[@Vera_and_Christian]

🤗🙏🙋‍♀️

[@thehamachekco9132]

The line kit with the new compressor is also used for converting from Hitachi models. The pressure sensor, really there should be two. One for gallery, one for reservoir. But there is a reason for one. Since filling the reservoir ONLY happens after front and rear valves to struts are closed (selected height reached) the reservoir pressure can be inferred. Also reservoir pressure is a lot higher than strut pressure, FYI. Also the main reason for the pressure sensor being in the gallery if because the compressor can not run unless pressure is below a certain value, this is because these tiny compressors can not physically start if the pressure is too high, they just don't have that initial startup strength to do so. This is why gallery pressure is dumped (compressor fart) after running and sometimes before starting when needed. So this is why gallery pressure drops, it needs to. So that is why the sensor is located where it is and why there is only one. Also a side advantage of the sensor being in the gallery and not the reservoir is if the reservoir or struts somehow leak back into the gallery when they should not this can be detected and cause a fault, "gallery pressure increasing when compressor not running".

[@johnlydon533]

Great video guys. Enjoyed watching. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@andrewmarkland9411]

Great video - nice and varied. Thank you both!😊

[@andreamancellari2377]

My favorite time of the day watching you guys?! I just need an advice for my discovery 3 tyres , i have 17” wheels and im confused for the tyres size

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Oh, not sure. I have 18" on my Disco 3 and we limited in tire size by what is specified by Land Rover, here in Germany. 👍🙋‍♀️

[@andreamancellari2377]

@@Vera_and_Christian I appreciate your reply a lot. I will look for a little much bigger tyres this year

[@sarnieken]

Going to look at mall crawler (4) today. I may need a Vera to check the components. :-)

[@radaraacf]

I have a 1988 perentie, I got sick of every electric compressor dying including arb double! So I shifted my alternator to the top of engine bay and put in a York 210 air con compressor in and so far its works much better than anything I had and quiet as sin! Only downside is I’m a dumkopf and has air line leaks due to reusing old hose clamps

[@macerwicker3102]

Great episode guys 👍

[@stuarth43]

danke, it is a good idea to slot the top hole, leaving the topscrew in, i had to lengthenbthe ratchiting spanner

[@geoffaries]

When you get Vera "pumping" like she was with the trolley Jack, she should chant " I must, I must, I must improve my bust"😅 something that Roger Barr used to say in the programme Chasing Classic Cars😊

[@grahamwest1079]

Hope the Queen returns home sooner than later. Got my Disco 1 3.9v8 started yesterday and loaded on a trailer its finally off to my trusted independent workshop for a wee service and MOT.

[@jstokvis]

Enjoyed it enormously, looking forward already to next week's episode

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Thanks

[@johnlawlor-ow3zk]

fantastic channel i have a garage in england and love this

[@813JHA]

yet again a brilliant video thank you

[@SlightlyModifiedUk]

Coffee and LRTIME. My Sunday morning complete thanks guys great video

[@cliffperry8470]

Hi both, just want to say I very much enjoy you videos and the content is the best . Right I’m looking for a truck I love the Land Rover brand and I have a freelander face lift Td4 2004 and it’s not going anywhere it’s staying with me . I need a truck to tow cars and I watch your videos and they inspire me to go and get a disco 4 , Then I think to myself am I mad I don’t have time to keep repairing a vehicle I’m 60 year old so I’m going to get a Toyota. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 . What do you think about that . Btw I’m from the UK Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 . Wish you all the best .

[@Discoworx]

Watching with interest as i have the "too slow" error. Fairly new compressor, too.

[@alinzahan8145]

Good evening from New Zealand. I really enjoy your videos!

[@ccconlan2670]

Good morning christian and vera. great episode guys.nice job.😊😊😊

[@Vera_and_Christian]

🤗🙏🙋‍♀️

[@patoconnor7819]

Great job 👏 guys

[@rogeredmeades1422]

You are right about the Makita we have to replace mechanisms in those regularly

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😌👌🙋‍♀️

[@haraldpost]

In my experience (from 20 year old Volkswagen...) the INA waterpump I just installed had a proper cast impeller and not that cheeeesy stamped metal. Last time I used Gates waterpump, and it was cheesy! I buy all INA timing stuff now thanks to you guys.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

👍👌

[@syncrosimon]

Hello from Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Vera_and_Christian]

🙋‍♀️

[@dougwernham5209]

Very enjoyable video thank you.

[@philipway4443]

Great video both.😃👍

[@michaelwhyte3995]

Another great informative video thanks both!

[@bigdavesdiscovery3world414]

Thanks you two! ❤

[@davidsmith1066]

Brilliant Christian 👍❤️

[@WIMBO_101]

great video guys, i wanted to know what scan tool do you use?

[@Vera_and_Christian]

GAP Tool👍

[@martinainguis1]

Hello from Scandinavia you guys are the best

[@martinainguis1]

If you even visit Norway 🇳🇴 ( more then welcome to come and stay by me ) stavanger

[@thedolenorway]

As another Norwegian I do concur!

[@matthpotte]

We had the exact same fault on my dads RRS last year, one brand new AMK compressor (very easy to fit, but awkward and dirty compared to full fat or VAG cars where they are in the boot) and problem solved.

[@marcbyers6563]

Happy Sunday Vera and Christian, from a very wet and dull England 😂

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Can’t be that dull. 👌

[@marcbyers6563]

@@Vera_and_Christian Only the weather 😜

[@yichen9482]

Great video and explanation! Can you recommend the diagnose module? Definitely need to get on for myself. Schönes Wochenende!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

GAP Tool or icarsoft 👍🙋‍♀️

[@PärMagnusson-o8m]

Hi! What kind of diagnostic tool is he using here? I would like to buy 😊

[@PärMagnusson-o8m]

I have icarsoft but I don't think I can read compressor parameters etc

[@mf303]

Great video!

[@andreistepanov2889]

On compressor. In wet and humid environment it is not compressor itself goes bad it’s dryer canister and valve corrosion that kills it. Talking from Florida and replaced a couple on my own.

[@patrickburton6130]

Good job guys

[@doneB830]

I like that Hepu water pump, put it in my notes. Thanks.

[@MegaSkypes]

Another fantastic episode thanks I love your show ❤ I have a question when your not producing these videos in your perfect English language do you both talk in English or do you speak German when not on camera?

[@Vera_and_Christian]

We talk German at home of course, but we lived in the US for almost 10 years and Christian's work customers are almost all in the US.😃👍🙋‍♀️

[@henryfoster3212]

LR Time ❤ range Rover greatest friend 💪😀👍

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👌🙋‍♀️

[@charlieodonnell9129]

Good morning folks happy Sunday 👍👍🥰🥰👍👍🎉

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅🙋‍♀️👌

[@michaelwittmann2644]

"Whenever there is risk of breaking a sweat, just have your wife doing it". 😂🤣😂🤣...that had me laughing out loud-man after my own heart😀.

[@josteinatlejrgensen6962]

LR Time is the best .

[@richardwilliams8667]

I hope you do a video on replacing the AC pump. It’s difficult.

[@nickb5391]

@22.44, I've seen water pumps with nylon impellers & have known the nylon expand on the shaft when running at normal & the impeller slips causing the engine to overheat, It took me ages to find what was causing the overheating

[@RaulSTV]

Good morning everyone! Wish you all a quiet Sunday. Firstly, I have to comment on the quality of the video and audio: they are really good. With these in place and with the things you show in the video you don't have to ask me to 'stay for more content'; I am already imersed in the video. 🙂 Regarding the HEPU brand, I have been staying away from it for a while now. The swing in quality was not acceptable. Curious to see your opinion in the next video. I either buy an OE water pump or I google the part number of the OE one, and buy the OEM brand that is written on the OE one. Thank you for the video and I am already looking forward to seeing the next one!

[@mcdavis101]

Did that LR4 never go out in winter? All those bolts were so free of corrosion. Had to replace my compressor a little while back and the cover bolts were so corroded I had to drill them out and replace them, and as often happens the air line connectors are also really corroded as well….. both of which are pretty common on an older vehicle.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

It goes out into the woods, offroad, daily, for at least the last 3 years. 👍👌🙋‍♀️

[@mcdavis101]

@@Vera_and_Christian wow I’m surprised, I’m guessing it’s the amount of salt they use on the roads here!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

@@mcdavis101 like I wrote, it‘s used mainly offroad, no salt there. And he always leaves a nice coat of mud on. But it‘s Land Rover quality, not Toyota.😀👍🙋‍♀️

[@Land_Raver]

You might have inspired me to organize my tools.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Lol👍

[@philevans1038]

Really enjoyed this episode. Intrigued to know why you don’t rate that new water pump? At first glance it looks a decent piece of kit. Loving all your content despite being a Toyota Hilux owner!! 😂😂 I ignore the Toyota references, you are only jealous that they are so reliable!!

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Can’t spoiler it. Sorry. You are not going to believe it. Will be two more weeks until the water pump debacle episode.

[@lumborecords]

Grüss Gott C. and V. I had a similar problem with my LR and it was the compressor's dryier, it absorbs the humidity of the air before pumping the air. It becomes like a cork and makes the compressor weak. Let us know, ciao!

[@williamstoutjesdijk-ry2oz]

Thanks again for the good video….. 😃 Hope you’re going to make one for the B-Class……. 👍🏻😃

[@Vera_and_Christian]

B-Class will be out soon. Funny too.

[@ValdisVitols]

thank you for the great videos, what's the LR TIME's policy on hand placement when using a torque wrench?

[@thedolenorway]

Oh man I want a discovery so bad, but I can't handle the drama in my life right now! 😭 I live at the top of a steep rutted out forestry road in Norway, the Disco would be perfect here between repairs.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

We can trade. U get our LR4 and we get the forest road in Norway.

[@thedolenorway]

@@Vera_and_Christian I think you would have regretted this before I had the chance to get out my soapy water to search for an air leak. 😂

[@davechristie6988]

Just for info Christian. We Brits and Aussies call the 'weeping hole' in the water pump the 'Tell Tale' hole.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

😅👍that is a good one🙋‍♀️

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Ok. Lesson learned 👍

[@AJB1]

I'm a Brit and I've always called it a "weep hole". Any of those names make sense though! (And I think the idea is that if the seal leaks a tiny bit, the water can get out (weep out!) without ruining the bearings).

[@alexanderbinnie3371]

Great Sunday enjoy u 2

[@roncox5512]

Hello from North Carolina

[@alanmartins6349]

New episode, yes:) wait are we going to see a Mercedes video?

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Not the first one on our channel😅👍🙋‍♀️

[@bizling]

Hello, what's the anti-seize product and the leak detector spray? I assume the leak detector spray won't leave any residue. Thanks again for the great content.

[@Vera_and_Christian]

Oh, I have been sent pictures from at least 3 people who installed a lift because of us. 😅👍🙋‍♀️

[@vijayparmar2771]

Hii gis I like your video loti I all watching your videos ❤

[@ivomihov591]

Thank you for this video!!!

[@ginobragoli1448]

"premature is usually not good" unless it's in the automotive world! Or unless you are saving it for future KZbin videos.