Hi, I have a SR3 SL and the compressor motor has become quite noisy. I presume it is the same one fitted to the SR3 + 8. I thought I would have a quick nose and the casing / shaft is quite loose. Anyone taken one apart or serviced one before?
Cheers Gareth
Hi Gareth, I know that the compressors can be rebuilt, but I have not done it. Hopefully someone who has will speak up. If it were me I would start the disassembly process and see what is damaged an then start sourcing parts. It is worth contacting your local Radical dealer to see if they have a rebuild kit. Your compressor appears to be the same as is used in an SR3.
Charley
Thanks Charley.
I have contacted Radical, I have seen on their shop that they sell a motor assembly. They have not got back to me with a price yet. But, I contacted Parvalux and they quoted me around £300.00 for a new motor.....I am guessing Radical will come back with a price around the £750 mark for the assembly.
Interestingly, Parvalux, said the motor must be around 10 years old (which is correct) and it must be time for a new one. I have been with the wife loads longer than that....is it also time for a new one?
I will take it apart (the motor, not the wife) and see what I find. It seemed a bit fiddly to be honest when I had a minor look at it the other day though.....
