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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: N. Phoenix AZ USA
Posts: 28,977
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A/C compressor questions
Just noticed that the a/c compressor in my 85 car is leaking at the shaft, throwing oil out on the back of the hood.
Anyone have any experience with upgrading these compressors and is there anything better than the NiponDenso rotary units that were installed in this era?
Have been told that its not worth overhauling them as they do not last, but that was by a mechanic who wanted me to install a new one. Anyone have any experience with a overhauled unit and did it last? Recommendations on where to buy new or overhauled units?
TIA,
Joe
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2021 Subaru Legacy, 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins (the workhorse), 1992 Jaguar XJ S-3 V-12 VDP (one of only 100 examples made), 1969 Jaguar XJ (been in the family since new), 1985 911 Targa backdated to 1973 RS specs with a 3.6 shoehorned in the back, 1959 Austin Healey Sprite (former SCCA H-Prod), 1995 BMW R1100RSL, 1971 & '72 BMW R75/5 "Toaster," Ural Tourist w/sidecar, 1949 Aeronca Sedan / QB
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