A/C upgrade

civil-tech · 03-30-2002, 10:32 PM

I am thinking about upgrading my 83 SC 3.0 to the newer style rotary compressor. Can anybody give me a heads up on this conversion? Does the bracket have to be modified much?
Thanks

chuckr · 03-31-2002, 04:16 AM

It depends on the brand of compressor you go with.I went to the Sanden rotary comopressor on my 83SC and had to have a new bracket made.

Jadams1 · Jadams1's Garage

The previous owner did the conversion. It looks like a new compressor bracket was welded to the original mounting platform.
Here's a picture of the compressor mount. I had to remove it to do the chain tensioners which made for a good photo opportunity.

John

GeorgeM · GeorgeM's Garage

Since you'll have the system open, if you really want cold a/c, check this out:

Pro Cooler

Roger Chafen · 03-31-2002, 09:22 AM

Replaced the original York last year on my '79SC-bought the kit from Griffiths-compressor w/bracket, all new barrier lines & drier. Everything was an exact fit-even reused the belt

Roland Kunz · 04-01-2002, 12:44 AM

Hello

There is a Zyxxel aviable who is a direct ( You have to change the hose block ) replacment for the later ( 3,2 L ) Denso units. I think the application is VW, Mercedes and Volvo.

However they are in rotary vane or woble drive aviable.

Grüsse