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AC compressor replacement ?

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Hi guys , I GOT A 1988 GL10 WAGON , I need to replace the AC compressor ,what other option I got ?,sanden 509 ,508 ?

Junkyard is you best bet. At this point the value of an '88 is going to be less than the cost of a new/reman pump. As long as you make sure it has the correct quantity of comp. oil when you charge it the pumps almost never fail.

 

GD

get a used compressor. someone on here probably has one for very reasonable, post in the parts wanted section.

 

get new o-rings and schrader valves, it's only like $3 in parts and they're likely old and compromised.

 

do that and charge it up with 2 cans of R134a and appropriate amount of oil and you're golden.

Hi guys , I GOT A 1988 GL10 WAGON , I need to replace the AC compressor ,what other option I got ?,sanden 509 ,508 ?

PM me if you are still interested in a compressor

...charge it up with 2 cans of R134a ...

 

Let me Tell you, Respectfully: Older Subies` Air Conditioner Systems aren`t Designed to use R134a ... They use Freon R12, which is Scarse in some Countries due to environmental regulations.

But I Believe that those R12 Systems can Run R134a with a Special retrofitting Kit.

Kind Regards.

yeah there are kits all over the place here for cheap to convert from r12 to r134a. it's simple and easy.

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