A/C Compressor Recomendations for Coupe GT?

[David]

OK, so...what is the right Sanyo for an 87 Coupe GT? Anoyone know? Also, I have no idea if I can can accomodate a rotary-type...that's why I was asking about other types...I know the York is a piston type...very big...very heavy...and not very efficient. So, is there a rotary-type that will bolt up properly with no other mods?  If not, what rotary-type should I ghet and is there an adaptor kit made? 

Dave
1987 CGT 2.3
SE VA

> 
> From: "John McMahon" <jfm at nts-online.net>
> Date: 2005/08/07 Sun PM 10:15:41 EDT
> To: "David" <duandcc_forums at cox.net>
> Subject: Re: A/C Compressor Recomendations for Coupe GT?
> 
> Yes: dead!  Your compressor shaft bearings likely froze.  Look for a Sanyo,
> or another made in Japan for VAG equivalent.  If your particular
> installation can accomodate a rotary-type vice a reciprocating-type
> compressor, go for it.
> John
> John McMahon
> Abilene, Texas
> 1990 Coupe quattro 20V
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David" <duandcc_forums at cox.net>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 8:23 PM
> Subject: A/C Compressor Recomendations for Coupe GT?
> 
> 
> > Took my 1987 Coupe GT 2.3 on a nice long trip this weekend. By mile 200
> the compressor bearings were chirping and would screech like a banshee
> whenever engine revs dropped to idle. She made it to the desitnation still
> providing vent temps of 38-40*F on a 85+*F day. Not bad. But on the return
> trip she started warming up. Vent temps slowly climbed to 50*F and I had to
> drop to 4th gear to keep the revs high enough to keep it cooling and the
> compressor now sounded like a screaming banshee anytime the engine RPMs
> dropped below 3,500. She was still cooling down to around 40* as long as I
> kept the engine RPMs up high when I arrived home. Parked her and decided to
> let her cool down a little then check the bolt to see if it might just be
> loose. Started her up a little later and the compressor is totally frozen.
> Belt is of normal tightness but well worn at this point. Tried a little belt
> dressing, still wont budge even with RPMs above 4,000. All it does is slip
> the belt...so, to me tha
> >  t sound like a dead York type compressor? Anyone think otherwise?
> >
> > OK, I assume nobody is going to have an answer other than replace the
> compressor. I've alway been of the mind that when replacing the compressor,
> the receiver/dryer should be replaced too and the whole system flushed of
> all oil then totally redone. Agreed? And what about the compressor itself?
> Should I jsut get a reman or maybe even a new York? Or is there something
> better I should get? If so, do they sell adaptors so it will bolt up?
> Special belts needed? Special hoses or hose adaptors? Where should I get
> them? Anyone sell a complete kit? Oh, jsut as an FYI, she was converted to
> R134a a while back, but with this compressor changeover...she could be
> converted to one of those R12 alternatives, if they work better than R134a.
> Thoughts? Advice? Been there done that? How was it? Sorry for the
> novel...hope to get lots of replies...
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dave
> > 1987 CGT 2.3
> > SE VA
> >
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