[TheOtherLeft]

I'm about to get my A/C compressor serviced (possibly replaced). This is my 2nd one in 2 yrs with the first one dieing due to mud

The current one now has a ticking sound coming from the compressor when turned on. It still blows cold air though.

If it needs replacing do I have to replace it with a Suzuki or it's aftermarket equivalent? Are all A/C compressors the same, ie can I buy one that fits a Ford/Holden and will it fit? Would the mounting tabs be the same?

[royce]

depends what you have on there, a mob called Heatcraft seem to list new ones and parts for them but good luck talking to them

Actually after being royally bent over by an AC guy today good luck full stop, seems the wankers like to lie a lot to earn more money

[Mugwui]

TheOtherLeft wrote:

I'm about to get my A/C compressor serviced (possibly replaced). This is my 2nd one in 2 yrs with the first one dieing due to mud

The current one now has a ticking sound coming from the compressor when turned on. It still blows cold air though.

If it needs replacing do I have to replace it with a Suzuki or it's aftermarket equivalent? Are all A/C compressors the same, ie can I buy one that fits a Ford/Holden and will it fit? Would the mounting tabs be the same?

If you dont mind me asking, How much did they charge you for the replacement compressor?

[TheOtherLeft]

Mugwui wrote:

TheOtherLeft wrote:

I'm about to get my A/C compressor serviced (possibly replaced). This is my 2nd one in 2 yrs with the first one dieing due to mud

The current one now has a ticking sound coming from the compressor when turned on. It still blows cold air though.

If it needs replacing do I have to replace it with a Suzuki or it's aftermarket equivalent? Are all A/C compressors the same, ie can I buy one that fits a Ford/Holden and will it fit? Would the mounting tabs be the same?

If you dont mind me asking, How much did they charge you for the replacement compressor?

It was about about $900 all up inc labour, but I got mates rates.

[Mugwui]

TheOtherLeft wrote:

Mugwui wrote:

TheOtherLeft wrote:

I'm about to get my A/C compressor serviced (possibly replaced). This is my 2nd one in 2 yrs with the first one dieing due to mud

The current one now has a ticking sound coming from the compressor when turned on. It still blows cold air though.

If it needs replacing do I have to replace it with a Suzuki or it's aftermarket equivalent? Are all A/C compressors the same, ie can I buy one that fits a Ford/Holden and will it fit? Would the mounting tabs be the same?

If you dont mind me asking, How much did they charge you for the replacement compressor?

It was about about $900 all up inc labour, but I got mates rates.

So I'm guessing the compressor was around the $350 - $450 mark?

[royce]

can you jsut get teh clutch done?

[89_tintop]

the ticking noise i would assume would be internal.. probably a valve.

not all compressors are the same. the bodies are different, pressures that they pump out.


if you can get some numbers off the unit i my be able to see what i can get aftermarket for them.. i have a few contacts that deal with A/c stuff. the ones i can get 90% of the time are the genuine item... ie sanden or whatever brand they come with others are ftermarket versions.

also let me know year, model, engine of vehicle.

how did mud wreck your first one??

hey royce. what did you get A/C wise??

[TheOtherLeft]

Mugwui wrote:

TheOtherLeft wrote:

Mugwui wrote:

TheOtherLeft wrote:

I'm about to get my A/C compressor serviced (possibly replaced). This is my 2nd one in 2 yrs with the first one dieing due to mud

The current one now has a ticking sound coming from the compressor when turned on. It still blows cold air though.

If it needs replacing do I have to replace it with a Suzuki or it's aftermarket equivalent? Are all A/C compressors the same, ie can I buy one that fits a Ford/Holden and will it fit? Would the mounting tabs be the same?

If you dont mind me asking, How much did they charge you for the replacement compressor?

It was about about $900 all up inc labour, but I got mates rates.

So I'm guessing the compressor was around the $350 - $450 mark?

Yep, about $500

[royce]

89_tintop wrote:

hey royce. what did you get A/C wise??

Compressor
Drier
TX
Flush and gas
Fan (dont ask)

I have a Sanden SD7H15/8035 if you wouldnt mind getting me a price to compare if I got a good deal or not

[TheOtherLeft]

Well I'm having new problems with the A/C now.

When I run it for about 5 min there's the ticking sound but then it seems to nearly stall the engine. The entire car shakes for a second or two as well. I think maybe the clutch or bearing maybe the issue.

[ZX1990]

I just purchased a new compressor from this mob after mine seized solid overnight for some reason Auto Air Compressors they are up in Rockhampton - $440 + postage down for a brand new one.....