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Need A/C compressor and a condenser ..STAT!
Hey guys,
I had my A/C system leak tested today and they found: -leaky A/C compressor at the body seal (where the two halves come together) -leaky condenser (along the seam on the right side) - leaky hose (easily repaired) So far, subaruparts has them both for a hefty sum ($580+$240) . If you folks have some suggestions as to where I can buy a brand new air compressor and a condenser, that'd be great. It's about 105 today with the heat index! 'd like a brand new a/c compressor vs rebuilt. This is one area where I don't feel like gambling with a rebuilt unit. Sure, they're warranteed but each time I remove the compressor, I'm losing lots of expensive Freon. Yes, I said Freon, as in R12. I'm going to stick with R12 since this shop seems to have horded tons of this stuff. R12 is around $65/lb vs R134a is around $40/lb. Plus, I'm not overly impressed with long term coldness factor with a R134a conversion. I've done conversions in the past but R134a has smaller molecules so every so often I needed to "top" off the system with a can of R134a. Not very difficult but not great either. I'll be removing the condenser, a/c compressor and the leaky hose this week. I'd love it if I can order something in the next couple of days. Thanks for any input. Ali '92 105k miles chicagoland
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discount/advance auto parts... or most local parts stores
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As I stated earlier, I don't want a rebuilt unit and most local suppliers tend to only carry reman units! Thanks anyway.
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uhhhhhh, maybe look in the for sale forum. Hint hint
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Ooooh, I'm going there right NOW!
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Not any help to you, since you dont want a reman, but I'm buying a remanufactured compressor from Dayle/motorsports, he's a good guy and it comes with a warrantee.
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Let me have the info on your reman unit. Does it come with a clutch pulley? I wonder what the return rate is on the reman units?
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http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=26730
Here's the thread where Dayle talks about it. He donates goodies to our NW meets but I doubt he'd donate an a/c. |
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Ebay
Right now on Ebay there is a remanufactured AC compresser AND drier with a "Buy It Now" price of $220. It is a company that remans them. Includes a year warranty. I bought one from them over 2 years ago and it is still working fine. Of course it was only $175 then. Actually the current bid price on the one above is at the start price of $200.
Lee
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Thanks for the heads up fellas.
I found your guy on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW I think I'll go for it since you've had good luck with it. Ali
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If it ain't broken it, doesn't have enough features!!! '92 SVX LSL '03 4Runner '96 FZJ80 Landcruiser '90 Mercedes 300E Last edited by alia176; 07-01-2005 at 09:23 PM. |
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