Stuffed GQ Aircon

Post by **swbpatrol** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:56 pm

My AirCon compressor has crapped itself in my GQ Shorty. I have been quoted $400 for a new one. Is that good? i have seen in the archives people have used sanden 508. What are these worth new??? Basically im trying to get out of this cheap so i can afford my front locker and rear bar still!!!

Post by **ludacris** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 9:25 pm

Where do you live?

Post by **Woop** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 11:56 pm

The 'Diesel KIKKI' type compressor is pretty common in a lot of other Nissan cars. There were some different types--if looking at wreckers, look for the type that has cast iron hose connections that screw into the back face of the compressor itself--Some late model Pulsars and Skylines had these..

Nick

Post by **swbpatrol** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 9:47 am

im in WA but postage wouldn't be much to send a unit.

Post by **SilverMAV** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 12:11 pm

my ac pump/ compressor just imploded also - thanks to willowglen bog hole.

ho hard is it to convert the pump, when i replace it to pump air to a tank rather tan use it as an ac pump? Is there a different pump that I should look for instead?

I don't use the AC much, so don't mind loosing it for a better cause!

Post by **Woop** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 5:51 pm

Sanden 508 is the most relable compressor to convert to use as an airpump and it will bolt up in place of the existing Diesel KIKKI type if fitted. Use braided hose on output of compressor to handle the heat generated. Pack compressor crankcase with HTB bearing grease as lube. Diesel KIKKI compressor seems to pump more air, but is prone to siezing when only pumping air due to its internal design..

Nick

Post by **swbpatrol** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:26 am

how much is the saden 508??? so i can replace my aircon to get it working

Post by **bogged** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:30 am

swbpatrol wrote:how much is the saden 508???

$30 from pick a part

Post by **swbpatrol** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:52 am

you have got to be kidding me, so how the hell did i get quoted $400 by the auto sparky's????? So this will go in and i will have air con again??? whats the catch this seems to good to be true???

Post by **bogged** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:57 am

swbpatrol wrote:you have got to be kidding me, so how the hell did i get quoted $400 by the auto sparky's????? So this will go in and i will have air con again??? whats the catch this seems to good to be true???

Thats what I paid for mine when I was going to do the Endless Air thing, went to pick a part in Greens Rd Dande, and took it off the old Chrysler Sigma myself. took the hoses and all, $30 or 40 cant remember now, was 2 yrs ago.

Woop would know whats involved in fitting it, Im betting its not a straight fit, but for the price....

Post by **swbpatrol** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 10:11 am

cool so this was second hand. If so what is to look for to see if it is good as i want a aircon that will work and keep me cool????

Post by **bogged** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 10:23 am

swbpatrol wrote:cool so this was second hand. If so what is to look for to see if it is good as i want a aircon that will work and keep me cool????

Yes used.

Find one still connected to the car, with pressure still in the lines.. if its holding pressure I would guess it works....

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