 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,716 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. | | | | |
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