A/C compressor

[lotusolly]

Following my previous thread, looks like I need a new compressor so does anyone have one sat in their garage or shed that they are willing to part with?

Olly

[rsevo6]

Don't forget to replace the filter/dryer unit in the front, this MUST be done after a pump failure!!!!!

Why not get a remanufactured OE pump from a AC specialist?

When buying my NSX the AC pump was seized up and the pumpclutch was burnt out.
I did the repair myself and thus saved a lot on labour as it is a pain in the a@@S to get the pump out.
A AC specialist supplied me with a fully remanufactured OE pump with new clutch for about 400 Euro, a aftermarket but perfect fit filter/dryer unit for 60 Euro and after I replaced all parts on the car, refilled and checked the system for 120 Euro, so total in parts and the refill was less than 600 Euro!

Considering the amount of work involved with replacing the pump and the cost of replacing the filter/dryer unit and checking-refilling the system, I would not put a used unit of unknown condition on the car.
Be very careful with the AC system as the parts are VERY expensive if anything else goes wrong!!

Other option is to get a remanufactured (however quality is unknown then) or a new AC pump from the US. On ebay these are selling for about U$ 200-250 (incl shipping and import this will be about 350 Euro).

Good luck with the repairs.

[lotusolly]

I did look at how difficult it was going to be to get the old pump out and came to the conclusion that their is going to be a lot of parts to remove to get to it and not something that is going to be easy to leave while my pump is repaired but will have to look further at the cost of replacement. Thanks for the tips

Olly

[bainsgs]

I have one off a 04 car. Not sure if they have ever changed and whether it will fit your car


Thanks

Gurinder

[lotusolly]

Thanks Gurinder, will try and find out if it is compatible

Olly