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  • #16
    My biggest worry under the bonnet is water in the engine bay.

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    • #17
      Check this one out http://www.bbta.com.au/bbt-gold-seri...Anderson-Plug/ looks like very good quality.

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      • #18
        Check this one out http://www.bbta.com.au/bbt-gold-seri...Anderson-Plug/ looks like very good quality.

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        • #19
          I want to put mine under the bonnet but I am concerned that the giant PLASTIC heat sink might not like engine temps...

          Any issues thus far with the under bonnet installs??
          Spilsy
          Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe

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          • #20
            Originally posted by Spousey View Post
            Check this one out http://www.bbta.com.au/bbt-gold-seri...Anderson-Plug/ looks like very good quality.
            had one of these and it lasted about 4 4wd trips before the fuse holder melted...then one more trip out it started to leak through one of the cylinders so it was having to work twice as hard to pump up a tyre...it also shook its mounting off on the first proper use....not very good, i binned it in the end. I now have a thumper and am very pleased with it. Its altogether more gruntier and solid and hasnt let me down over the past two years.
            2013 (12 build) GX Auto.......with safari snorkel, toyota bar, tow bar, roof racks, led spots with fancy newpro switchgear, uniden remote UHF and aerial, ARB bash plates, Roadsafe recovery points, digoptions radio, general grabber AT2s, cheap ebay roof rack that has stood up surprisingly well.....

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            • #21
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              Originally posted by Spilsy View Post
              I want to put mine under the bonnet but I am concerned that the giant PLASTIC heat sink might not like engine temps...

              Any issues thus far with the under bonnet installs??
              I wrapped the plastic end of mine with foam backed self adhesive heat shield about 10mm thick, comes in a sheet 300x250 got it off eBay for $8

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              • #22
                considering all the other plastics in the engine bay im sure it will be fine...unless you plan to mount it right next to the exhaust manifold or something.....
                2013 (12 build) GX Auto.......with safari snorkel, toyota bar, tow bar, roof racks, led spots with fancy newpro switchgear, uniden remote UHF and aerial, ARB bash plates, Roadsafe recovery points, digoptions radio, general grabber AT2s, cheap ebay roof rack that has stood up surprisingly well.....

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                • #23
                  Hi Guys, new to forum so be kind!!!
                  Bought a Thumper a few months ago with the idea of under bonnet fitment, yes it can be done you just need to do a few mods to the compressor and fabricate a mounting bracket.
                  With the compressor you need to remove all the stuff you don't really need, sand tray, handle and brackets, rear cover that contains relay ect as this can be mounted anywhere. You will need to remove (cut) the plastic rear housing that contains the electrics and make a flat cover plate to replace it held on by the existing screws.
                  Mine is mounted between the firewall and Std fuel filter passengers side (07 D4D 6 Speed...might help?) used existing mounting points, just had to relocate wiring harness.
                  If this is of interest let me know, and once I figure out how to post photos I will do my best to help!
                  Cheers,

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by retroenduro View Post
                    considering all the other plastics in the engine bay im sure it will be fine...unless you plan to mount it right next to the exhaust manifold or something.....
                    Touché!
                    Spilsy
                    Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by Redsand View Post
                      I

                      I wrapped the plastic end of mine with foam backed self adhesive heat shield about 10mm thick, comes in a sheet 300x250 got it off eBay for $8
                      I would have thought that would have stopped the fins releasing heat from the pump. It gets pretty hot when in use.
                      Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
                      Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Corigator View Post
                        I would have thought that would have stopped the fins releasing heat from the pump. It gets pretty hot when in use.
                        The fins are on the metal section (not plastic) at the other end of the compressor which I mounted facing the side of the car away from the motor.

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                        • #27
                          Sorry, I misunderstood your post.

                          Even though the fins are silver coloured, they are actually plastic, or at least are on the version I bought my son.
                          Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
                          Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by Corigator View Post
                            Sorry, I misunderstood your post.

                            Even though the fins are silver coloured, they are actually plastic, or at least are on the version I bought my son.
                            Yep. Plastic heat sink all the way. It's the only flaw the compressor has.
                            Spilsy
                            Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe

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                            • #29
                              Gave the Thumper it's 1st workout on the weekend and it went well. It's at least twice as fast as the old double pumper eBay special. It does get rather hot, remember to take some gloves when using it.

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                              • #30
                                With this one, or an ARB, is there any point in putting the switch inside on the dash, apart from protection from the elements?
                                It seems to me it would be more ergonomic to have it beside the compressor so you don't have to go back inside the vehicle after you connect the air hose, and when you've finished.
                                It would also simplify the installation.

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