The compressor for our Fiat Ducato (6 wheeler) has burnt out and we need to source a replacement, but not sure who actually supplied the part originally (it's an ex Police van)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's a big old compressor (approx 12" - 16" in length) and so far none of the suppliers recognise it. I presume air compressors are pretty much a generic part as long as the rating and hose connector sizes are correct.

 

Does anybody deal with this kind of thing in work?

Is it 12 or 24v ? Whats its main use ?

 

Alan............

It's 12v mate and used for the air suspension on the van

Might be difficult to see, even if the label is still there, but any working p.s.i. output etc ?

 

Alan.......

m8 check out a company called AIR RIDE suspension the supplied the motorhome industry, there also was a company in Dublin that i used to have connections with and i cant for the love of me remember there name, they were supplying to truck company's even the AA they design and manufactured them, ive been away to long now and just cant remember sorry.

I can't get hold of any details whatsoever on this compressor, nobody in the trade so far recognises it. I was just throwing this out there just on the very slim chance that somebody recognised it

There is cheaper available, but this is what about Trev mentioned.

 

http://airride.co.uk/air-suspension-parts-to-buy/compressors/

 

Alan........

Had a quick look the other 1 is used to deal with was DRIVE RITE Air Suspension.

Thanks mate, I'll check them out

You will probably have little luck at truck/bus spares retailers as the air systems are mainly engine driven. What you have there is a custom build, look for the coachbuilders info plate on the body. They usually have some contact details and they may be able to help point you in the right direction

Cheers mate, I've had a quick look on the Drive Rite website and it looks like it could be the place, so I've sent them an email and am awaiting a reply

kool hope it works out.

If you send me a pm with the details of the van etc and if there are any numbers i will speak to the commercial guys at my work tomorrow.

I thought i was on civiclife for a moment just then lol thought i recognised your name and pics from above.

Many thanks for the help guys, I managed to get the compressor off the wagon and **** knows how but a load of water poured out? I identified the part supplier, then sent them an e-mail and eventually when all that was done I started the engine just to keep the battery topped up.......and the compressor kicked into life??

 

The air suspension is working fine now??????

bit of luck then.

yep, lot's going well for some reason