How often should EAS valve block and compressor be replaced?
What Land Rover doesn’t tell you in the manual, and most independent workshops don’t know, is that the EAS Valve Block and Compressor should be treated as a 1-2 year maintenance item. Instead they get neglected, and when something fails these absolutely brilliant vehicles get branded as unreliable.
How do you remove air line from EAS valve block?
Lift the compressor a little to get access to the air line below. Use a 12mm spanner to undo the brass olive nut holding the air line in place. Disconnect the compressor wiring harness from the casing, and then disconnect the multi-plug.
What’s the best way to repair a valve block?
Thanks to Hoges and Robsrod_58 at AULRO.com for their recommendation to use a small crochet needle, length of 2mm brass wire or brazing rod (end flattened, slightly rounded and polished) instead of a screwdriver to fish out the o-rings. The logic behind this is that the screwdriver is harder than the block and may damage or score the hole.
Can a valve block be replaced on a Land Rover?
The EAS (Electronic Air Suspension) Valve Block is one of those many, many things that Land Rover will charge you a small fortune to replace. A major cause of problems associated with the valve block is the o-rings wearing out. Fortunately these can be replaced fairly easily and cheaply.
What Land Rover doesn’t tell you in the manual, and most independent workshops don’t know, is that the EAS Valve Block and Compressor should be treated as a 1-2 year maintenance item. Instead they get neglected, and when something fails these absolutely brilliant vehicles get branded as unreliable.
Where is the air pressure control valve located?
Inside there is where the air pressure control valve is located. (This electronic device controls air pressure from the compressor to the air struts, front, and rear These valves are prone to malfunction and develop air leaks internally. Land Rover had recalls in an attempt to rectify the problem but unfortunately, many owners ignored it.
Lift the compressor a little to get access to the air line below. Use a 12mm spanner to undo the brass olive nut holding the air line in place. Disconnect the compressor wiring harness from the casing, and then disconnect the multi-plug.
The EAS (Electronic Air Suspension) Valve Block is one of those many, many things that Land Rover will charge you a small fortune to replace. A major cause of problems associated with the valve block is the o-rings wearing out. Fortunately these can be replaced fairly easily and cheaply.