» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 514 Views | | | | | 08-15-2016, 06:02 AM | #1 | Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 39 | which ac compressor? I took the clutch off my ac compressor last night and it's shot, as well as the compressor seal leaking. So I'm going to need a new compressor. But as I search, I find that some are denso and some are seiko. Is there a difference? Can I use either? Does anyone know? Do I have to replace it with the same brand as I had on the car? Or will any brand do? | | | 08-15-2016, 04:13 PM | #2 | Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 39 | Pelican parts says behr, oem, or denso will fit. Apparently its not brand specific? | | | 08-16-2016, 06:21 AM | #3 | Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 39 | nobody has replaced a compressor? | | | 08-16-2016, 11:43 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 595 | I bought a used one from a low mileage car being parted out. 100k miles and it still works. Make sure it is 318TI specific or the mounts and the hose fittings will not fit. __________________ 1996 Ti 280k miles and still going.... 1993 964 - holding on to this one 2001 Burban, 240k miles 2018 Suburban Z71 | | | 08-16-2016, 03:46 PM | #5 | Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 39 | Thanks for the reply! The one I have on my car might be the original oem BMW compressor. I can't find out who manufactured them. Talked to Pelican Parts and they say all the model specific compressors will work. The only problem I have with a used Compressor is that it's a used-up kind of part. it has friction plates which makes it like brakes or clutches. Found a Denso brand new for only 185. Just looking for longevity. | | | 08-16-2016, 05:50 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 595 | I think my 1996 has the Seiko Seiki compressor. I have 265k miles on my 1996 and if I buy a new one, it may outlast the car. LOL. __________________ 1996 Ti 280k miles and still going.... 1993 964 - holding on to this one 2001 Burban, 240k miles 2018 Suburban Z71 | | | 08-16-2016, 07:21 PM | #7 | Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 39 | That's where I am too! | | | 08-17-2016, 04:44 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Greeley CO Posts: 233 | You may be able to find a replacement clutch and seal kit. | | | 08-18-2016, 07:51 PM | #9 | Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 39 | I looked into it. But the cost would be a considerable part of a new compressor. The Denso I bought was only 185 shipped. And that was new. | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |
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