Who here bought a new A/C compressor?

[Jean]

Just wanted to hear your experience with buying a new compressor from many of the online places? Any particular brand(s) to stay away from?

I want to put a working A/C system into my car, and I think I am better off going with r134a in the long run.

Tips, suggestions?

Car does not have any of the A/C components, but I do have a 2nd car that I can pull lines/evaporator/condensor from. I figure I'll buy the dryer/sensors and o-rings new as needed.

[FL318is]

Interested in this thread. My ac died and I will be convertingto 134a as well. Still trouble shooting. I think its a switch.

[eric (^__^)]

My AC works, you can come and pull it out of my car if you want.

[TwoJ's]

My compressor is dead. I'd like to hear some input on this topic as well. I want AC, but I think if i were to do it, I'd have to go with r134a. It makes it so much easier to recharge yourself.

[Jean]

Group buy ? :D

I think lines/condensor/evaporator can be re-used ?

[FL318is]

Possibly.

[Turf1600]

Sandens are great compressors.

[george graves]

Interested - I know jack about AC.

[Larry e30]

Interested as well, my a/c is weak it only blows warm air.

[Jean]

I am going to call them (autohaus az) today or tomorrow to confirm any possible install/issues and start moving stuff (lines etc) from my 325i to 318i to get it going..

[Jean]

So, it's cheaper to just go with Arctic unit, but what are they like?

The Sanden unit needs more parts to work / mount.

[Farbin Kaiber]

just remember, ALWAYS replace the Reciever Dryer whenever you open the system.

[george graves]

just remember, ALWAYS replace the Reciever Dryer whenever you open the system.

Why is that? (or maybe I need to google)

[Farbin Kaiber]

Why is that? (or maybe I need to google)

Think of it as a moisture filter. When you open the system it will collect excess moisture and decrease the ability of the system.

[e30pwr]

How much does the r134a conversion cost? I have a sticker on my pass strut housing that gives a date for when it was done, I'm just wondering if it adds to resale. But for GA the air blows like a fricken blizzard.