Hi

I've just changed the compressor on my 520d estate. The old compressor had what looked to be a bit of gauze covering an inlet adjacent the black rubber pipe. The new compressor has a second connection point but I don't know what for. No gauze on new compressor. Suspension pumps up and holds height. What do I need. Thanks

Hi Michael

Welcome to the Forum

Have you checked the part number is correct ? A quick look on www.realoem.com will give the part number double click the part number and it will give a list of any alternates 

The gauze you had on the original was I believe an intake filter the other with the long rubber pipe is exhaust. So I would cut a chunk out of the wife's stockings and fix it in place with an elastic band to replicate the original filter

Dave

 

Hi Dave

Thanks for the link onto the parts site.  Got me baffled.  The old part I have is as shown on the diagram on the parts site.  Sadly the end I want to see on the diagram is the end I can't see.

I'm fresh back from a weeks holiday and the car has stayed pumped up over that time which is a result.  Clearly there won't be a lot of air demand through the pipe. 

I've tried negotiating with the Mrs but after what I did to her tights when an old fan belt snapped she wasn't best receptive. As you suggest I'm going to cobble a small mesh filter and fix it to the pipe. Thanks for your help.

cheers

Mike