A/C Compressor Recomendations for Coupe GT?

[David]

So, has anyone out there used a 88 90q rotory compressor on a Coupe GT or 4000q? I'm thinking it should work fine, my CGT has the exact same NG engine as the 90q had back then. But, where is compressor on that car? Same place? Passenger side, low? If so, wnder if the stock hoses will still fit? Thoughts? BTDT?

Dave
1987.5 CGT 2.3 (NG)
SE VA

> 
> From: "Jim Dupree" <jdupree914 at sbcglobal.net>
> Date: 2005/08/08 Mon AM 04:26:30 EDT
> To: "David" <duandcc_forums at cox.net>, 
> 	"John McMahon" <jfm at nts-online.net>
> CC: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: Re: A/C Compressor Recomendations for Coupe GT?
> 
> Dave,
> 88 90q used a rotory compressor, not sure if it is a Sanyo or not and t is a
> bit late to go dig out the compressor i have. The brackets and compressor
> from a 2.3L engine should bolt up to your block but i don't know if it will
> clear other accesories and i don't know if the belt will line up right. I
> got the compressor and brackets with the intent to install them in my 1986
> 4kq but sold the car before I tried. AC lines will have to be fabricated.
> Good Luck
> Jim
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David" <duandcc_forums at cox.net>
> To: "John McMahon" <jfm at nts-online.net>
> Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 7:29 PM
> Subject: Re: Re: A/C Compressor Recomendations for Coupe GT?
> 
> 
> > 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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