I replaced the Haldex air dryer last year about this time with a remanufactured one.
It is my understanding from reading a couple of different threads that the coalescing filter should be changed annually, and the entire
dryer replaced every three years.
Am I correct?
Probably good advice for an OTR truck that runs a lot of miles.
But service every three years is probably adequate for an RV application.
I agree, a FACTORY (i.e. the factory that made it-- Haldex in your case) reman is a good choice. No problem after three years just changing the filters and then three years after that a factory reman. That keeps valves, heater, etc a maximum of 6 years old.
Thanks Brett.
The (2) filters are almost as much money as a reman dryer. Maybe I'll just change out the complete dryer every three years.
Ya, a good option. That way everything in the dryer is new except the housing.
Ours had never been replaced in 25 years until I changed to a spin on type last year. With the spin on type, you can change in 5 minutes most compared to a lengthy project with the OEM style. High humidity areas may require more frequent servicing.
Meritor/Wabco spin on element for $20: AIR DRYER SPIN-ON CARTRIDGE - MERITOR WABCO 1200 & BENDIX AD-SP/AD-IS STYLE... (https://www.ebay.com/itm/AIR-DRYER-SPIN-ON-CARTRIDGE-MERITOR-WABCO-1200-BENDIX-AD-SP-AD-IS-STYLE/281794812074?hash=item419c4798aa:g:tc0AAOSwo4pYbPyb&vxp=mtr)
With my bus and the fire trucks, there was no receiver/dryer. We just opened the drains on each tank each morning for a second.
Pierce
My rebuilt bendix was only $60
Those say they are Meritor/Bendix STYLE (aka someone else's copy). Could be OK, but not where I would work to save a few bucks. If the desiccant comes apart, every valve in the air suspension and air brake system are suspect.
Want to bet where it was made.
That site also has a link to another dryer filter labeled "Genuine". Do not believe for a minute that it is Genuine Meritor or Bendix. The manufacturer is "GVW"-- whoever that is.
Buyer beware.
Have a link to that one? That price is almost too good to be true for a Bendix factory reman.
Brett,
All my German Meritor/Wabco aftermarkets are made next door in Poland. The quality looks the same and has worked well,
Pierce
10 German Vehicles NOT Actually Built in Germany ยป AutoGuide.com News (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/09/10-german-vehicles-built-germany.html)
You really can't tell anymore.
Jim,
I have absolutely nothing against products made in other countries-- heck I ran foreign car dealerships for decades.
BUT, when "replaces" or "..XXX... style" parts are 50% of OE and they mask who made them or where (at least I have not heard of either of the companies in the links above) I will choose to NOT use them on critical items.
And, I would define critical as: A failure can cause serious damage and/or disable the vehicle.
Stepping off soap box now.
Very familiar with east Asia produces-- especially sailboats. Some where TERRIBLE quality. Others, particularly those with outside QC/supervision were great.
Said another way, quality was all over the place. NOT want I want in a part that could cause high-dollar damage.
Your correct Brett, it was $76 at local truck parts place. Belts have been $15-25, filters between $9-15. D2 was less than $10. I gave the guy at the parts counter a whole list of parts, and he ask me for my account #, I told him I didn't have one, so I had to go to the accounts managers office which I thought was odd, to fill out paperwork, including some banking, addresses, phone numbers, etc questions. I think they think I have a repair business. Invoices have 2 prices for every part. Discount is pretty steep.
OPP RV Repair Depot very nice phred. It can be scary when you see how much you could have been paying
OPP=old phart phred
So it's just RV Repair Depot