Hi guys could do with a bit of help just bought a L320 3.6 v8 2008 the previous owner looks to have fitted a cheap Chinese compressor and it’s throwing up faults and I want to put a genuine one back on but which one do I need does anyone know please then I can have a look on eBay

The original compressor would most likely have been Hitachi,, still available I believe but a lot of people fit AMK compressors as at one point were easier to get hold of. They are a better unit but a little more expensive compared to Hitachi and also require a software update in order to function at their best. 2010 RRS, TDV8
bali Blue / colour coded
side steps / flappy paddles
black perforated leather
22" overfinch
heated everything, TV,fridge ...... now with gold calipers and mud flaps !( black mud flaps that is) !!
Many years ago,,,,, 1955 series 1 landie , sometimes wish I had kept it

So the AMK will still function ok without the update

I have the same car

I bought this and it works fine.
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/hitachi/13965231
Easy swap.

The price fluctuates daily. Once it hit £350 I bought and it came a few days later.
Also bought this which was needed.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313508686131

Also bought a new bracket and painted in hammerite.
Mine was falling apart.
https://maltings4x4store.co.uk/compressors...rqu500064/

Replaced all nuts and bolts using Advanced Factors.

You also need a new relay. The autodoc compressor came with one.
The hardest part is getting the top cover off and on.
Then plenty of grease and contact cleaner.

Also, save your rubber bushings from the bracket and use Liquid Molly Rubber protector.

Works fine now. L320 Range Rover Sport 2008
3.6 TDV8

Last edited by Meshan on Tue Feb 18 2025 9:32am. Edited 1 time in total

 L320 Range Rover Sport 2008
3.6 TDV8

Why would you want to fit the more expensive AMK unit if you are not going to install it correctly. I don't know if it would function satisfactory without the software upgrade. You may as well stick with Hitachi as it's1 a straight swap. 2010 RRS, TDV8
bali Blue / colour coded
side steps / flappy paddles
black perforated leather
22" overfinch
heated everything, TV,fridge ...... now with gold calipers and mud flaps !( black mud flaps that is) !!
Many years ago,,,,, 1955 series 1 landie , sometimes wish I had kept it

Just ment until I can get it in for updating as I take it it’s only done by rangerover dealers or can it be done via IID TOOL

Ahh, I see,, I did read somewhere that someone had fitted one and it worked but it was only half a story so to speak. Not sure it's dealer only upgrade, a competent indie should be able to sort it out. 2010 RRS, TDV8
bali Blue / colour coded
side steps / flappy paddles
black perforated leather
22" overfinch
heated everything, TV,fridge ...... now with gold calipers and mud flaps !( black mud flaps that is) !!
Many years ago,,,,, 1955 series 1 landie , sometimes wish I had kept it