sr3 rs draning air tank

[gordonc]

Hi guys removed side plate next to battery (passenger side) to reveal small compressor and air tank .usual qick connect hose goes from compressor to bottom air tank( brass fitment ) but cant find drain cock but can c with mirror 2 chrome allen screws 2" apart offset and 3 nuts to hold bracket to tank ..don't want to slacken (approx. 5mm ) chrome screws in case they could hold tank together or do I disconnect hose at bottom which doesn't have muck play ..or is there another drain cock elsewhere ?? id have thought there would b a safety blow off valve in system I await all ur replies thanks

[CharleyH]

If the goal is to release the pressure in the tank, I believe it will do that buy itself in a few hours of not being used. If you do want to empty it I believe there is a ring on the top that you can pull to release the pressure. There is also a small gauge on the top that shows the pressure. Here is a picture of the compressor on my car with the side pod removed Hopefully this will help you see what is there.

Charley

[gordonc]

thanks for sending pics ive def got pipe coming from compressor to bottom of tank !! but another guy has told me the 2 chrome 5mm allen screws are the drain downs ?? Cars on trailer so cant remove side pod ... my motors on rhs and mounted at top opp from urs

[CharleyH]

What year is your car? Mine is a 2010. It sounds like there are different versions of the compressor.

Charley

[gordonc]

yes seems to b my mate says 2 5m allen screws are def for draining water which shoul b done every few months and RLM confirmed this as well










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Hi Gordon,



See attached picture, the gold coloured item with the key ring is the air drain.



The water drain is the chrome Allen screws.



Tank is held together by the M6/10mm nuts.




Best Regards

[gordonc]

drained the air tank this morning got some water out .... and it was the CHROME allen key screw .... chrome plated so it wont rust and theres a small rubber O ring to seal it ... something else ive learned thanks for replies

[CharleyH]

That is good to know. I never thought about draining the air tank, but that makes a lot of sense to get the condensation out. Can you post some pictures?

Charley