Air-Con Compressor from E36?

[Jay-Vee]

Hi People,


My mechanic is mid-swap with my E30 from M40 to M42 and has found that the air-con compressor is not compatible from one to the other.

My M42 diddnt come with the air-con accessories, so wondering if I source one from an E36 M42 or M44 if that would work?

E30 M42s are quite rare over here so sourcing one from an E36 M42 or M44 is going to be much easier - provided they are compatible.


Appreciate any help!

[AndrewBird]

Depends on what refrigerant you plan on using. E30 is R12, E36 might be R134A. If both are R12, then it should work fine.

[scabzzzz]

Im not even sure the E36 compressor will bolt up correctly if its an E30 M42. If it bolts to the block/compressor plate, the hose fittings will be wrong. At least from my memory...