Guest DodgySam Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 So the air con compressor in the ute/truck is shart. Im looking at changing it out for another. Is there any reason other than different plugs and mounting hardware why I cant use one from another make/model of vehicle? eg...my truck is a nissan navara and I buy one from a BMW. If I change the plug and mounts would it still work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest japawagons Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Be careful, when a compressor shits the bucket internally, the entire gas system including dryer, condensor, evaporator and TX valve fill up with a whole bunch of tiny metal fillings. Your new / 2nd hand compressor will last all of 2 mins. The system needs to be flushed and usually your dryer replaced as a minimum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DodgySam Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I think its just the compressor clutch thats shat itself. Id pull it off but I cant...well last time i tried to remove it I couldnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest japawagons Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Ah sweet. They are usually a pressed together assembly from memory. But I do try and avoid A/C where possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ranter Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Is your truck a NZ new one with and aftermarket kit or something? If its factory air con you should be able to find another replacement compressor otherwise I'd just get your one repaired. Shouldn't be hard to remove unless it some Aussie aftermarket crap but get gas removed first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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