Air-conditioning core swap?

[Ben]

So the air-con in the heep is shot, the compressor's done and dusted. Sadly it ain't a cheap fix so I'm trying to source the parts myself. Does anyone know of an air-con mob in Victoria that do core swaps? Ie they give me a nice reconditioned compressor and in return I give them my old one?

It's for a Jeep Wrangler - otherwise I'll just get a reco'd part and get the guys to swap it in, but figured it might be worth a shot. Although with 4 days over 40 I'd probably pay anything to get it fixed ASAP!

Cheers!

[chimpboy]

Do you know what is wrong with it? A/C compressors are not actually all that internally complex, especially a run-of-the-mill scroll-type Sanden which I think is what you probably have.

If you can identify the model of compressor that might make things easier too.

Anyway, my father-in-law can probably help with the de-gas and re-gas side of things, as he has just gotten the ticket and all the gear for this. Let me know if you want his details.

[mkpatrol]

Try your sparky, they usually can source aftermarket versions which are cheaper than genuine. You will still be up for a few hundred bucks though.

[Ben]

Thanks fellas, apparently the main seal is gone on the compressor, they're talking $1000+ to pull it, send it away to be fixed and then reinstalled/gased.

Think they used a Nippondenso Compressor but I'll crawl under it tonight if I get a chance and check.

[mkpatrol]

Thanks fellas, apparently the main seal is gone on the compressor, they're talking $1000+ to pull it, send it away to be fixed and then reinstalled/gased.

Think they used a Nippondenso Compressor but I'll crawl under it tonight if I get a chance and check.

Thats pretty good, they would be a bugger to remove.

Is it already R134 compatible?

If not then some of that cost is a Retrofit which can be up to 400 on its own.