The Detailed E30 R-134a Conversion Thread/DIY

[parkerbink]

It is the same compressor that was there, the deed is done, the expansion valve & condensor that came out were the same, ac is back, only thing is the Gates 7328 that was in there was too small. To get the ac charged I had to use my power steering belt although it is slightly larger (slightly loose).

What belt are people using with the Sanden compressor?

[jeffnhiscars]

It's a huge problem since mixing them will ruin your system. That's an r134 compressor

[parkerbink]

Is this a problem? I read PAG is bad for ex r12 systems.

[jeffnhiscars]

nm

[parkerbink]

The Behr is the condenser.

I got the same compressor it had.

2 Grooves Pulley

[jeffnhiscars]

Both items are new, their descriptions said R134.

On the compressor, I traded at least 20 messages verifying it was the correct unit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-A-C-Compressor-and-Clutch-Sanden-SD508-Replacement-2-Grooves-Pulley/172802573155?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Under item specifics:
Refrigerant Type: R134a

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-a-c-condenser-64538391509-64538391510

Replacement serpentine flow condensor compatible for R12 and R134A A/C systems

It says "Sanden 508" so its not a Behr compressor so you will need to find mounts for it. It also says serpentine belt.

Why didnt you just get a PF condensor for the same $$ ?

[parkerbink]

Both items are new, their descriptions said R134.

On the compressor, I traded at least 20 messages verifying it was the correct unit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-A-C-Compressor-and-Clutch-Sanden-SD508-Replacement-2-Grooves-Pulley/172802573155?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Under item specifics:
Refrigerant Type: R134a

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-a-c-condenser-64538391509-64538391510

Replacement serpentine flow condensor compatible for R12 and R134A A/C systems

[jeffnhiscars]

Are offering to help a brother out, or are you just teasing us?

I'm just stating a fact, but....I will look in to making these when we get back from Canada since there is clearly a need.

The one I got was the R134 Behr for 95.00.

I got the compressor the car had so I could just mount it.

Used will get you by as long as you are confident it won't cause any problems. How do you know it's r134 compatible ?

[parkerbink]

Buying a new Behr for what...$4xx...is, IMO a waste of money. It's an r12 compressor w r134 seals whereas you can buy a new high efficiency r134 compressor & expansion valve for half that....as long as you can mount it

The one I got was the R134 Behr for 95.00.

I got the compressor the car had so I could just mount it.

[cory58]

....as long as you can mount it

Are offering to help a brother out, or are you just teasing us?

[jeffnhiscars]

I ordered everything needed for conversion, figured better safe than sorry, does the valance really have to come off to r&r the condenser? Also, FCP Euro is 48.xx cheaper right now than AUTOHAUS AZ for the Behr unit. (95 vs 143)

Buying a new Behr for what...$4xx...is, IMO a waste of money. It's an r12 compressor w r134 seals whereas you can buy a new high efficiency r134 compressor & expansion valve for half that....as long as you can mount it

[jeffnhiscars]

psh he should send me the bracket and let me fab something up

I smell a Kevin OLeary royalty deal :)

[glucklich21]

Jeff,

Since you're an E30 entrepreneur, you should start selling copes of your Sanden bracket. I would buy two.

Cory

psh he should send me the bracket and let me fab something up

[parkerbink]

I ordered everything needed for conversion, figured better safe than sorry, does the valance really have to come off to r&r the condenser? Also, FCP Euro is 48.xx cheaper right now than AUTOHAUS AZ for the Behr unit. (95 vs 143)

[cory58]

A drier is a drier as long as the right fittings are there and the mounting brackets for that compressor are NLA

Jeff,

Since you're an E30 entrepreneur, you should start selling copies of your Sanden bracket. I would buy two.

Cory