Has anyone ever purchased an A/C compressor for their vehicle other than OEM if it be remanufactured or new of another brand? If so what was it, I'm working on a Ford Edge, with the 3.5.
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A/CAir compressor for the shocks or an A/C compressor?
For older cars with known weak compressors (eg R4), there are folks who sell Sanden conversions.
This isn't something that old, I just don't want to spend $400. on a factory compressor. The car is a 13For older cars with known weak compressors (eg R4), there are folks who sell Sanden conversions.
So yes, it has been done.
There are also often multiple manufacturers of older designs.
The expansion valve on the bottom, got broke off prior to that the clutch was making noiseWhat’s wrong with the current compressor? Maybe it can be repaired.
What’s less? Some Chinese rip-off that supports their war machine and spy balloons, and is poor quality?This isn't something that old, I just don't want to spend $400. on a factory compressor. The car is a 13
Well what kind of compressor is it actually?I'm not looking to buy junk that's why I'm asking, what brands are, decent? I see UAC on Rock Auto thinking about just picking up one from the salvage yard..
Very good question but I can't answer it, considering it's not off yet, I'm working on a 2013 Ford Edge with a 3.5 if that tells you anything?Well what kind of compressor is it actually?
Best bet is to buy the name brand from the original vendor not the vehicle manufacturer parts counter.
For example, the 1991 MB 350SD I’m working on right now has a Denso 10P17C compressor. Buying the MB part would be $814, vs buying the Denso branded one for $417.
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That’s what I’d be looking for. Name brand without automaker markings.
I’ve run four seasons R-4 compressors before without issue, but not sure about other models.
I'm not looking to buy junk that's why I'm asking, what brands are, decent? I see UAC on Rock Auto thinking about just picking up one from the salvage yard..
I've always heard remand air compressors are not a good choiceLooks good to me!
I look at it like this: Most remanufactured parts have actually been on a car before and have worked as designed. Fitment, therefore, should never be an issue. And with a good remanufacturing process, the net result is as good as new.I've always heard remand air compressors are not a good choice
Which you should do every single time the system is opened for more than a few seconds. The desiccant is vital to moisture removal.unless I change out that receiver dryer.