RE: A/C Compressor...bench test

["Avi Meron" <avi@cosmoslink.net>]

You can get locally (CA,LA area) a rebuilt Nipondenzo for $180-190 (with
core), NO Manifold included, most of the time when the manifold leaks it is
the O-rings (assuming you have a one piece manifold), if you have a two
piece manifold, it is a different story........
Dave, excellent tip on the fresh air seal...........
Avi
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> [mailto:owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net]On Behalf Of Dave Head
> Sent: Sunday, June 07, 1998 8:00 PM
> To: SSpangenbe@aol.com
> Cc: quattro@coimbra.ans.net
> Subject: Re: A/C Compressor...bench test
>
>
> At 12:00 PM 6/7/98 EDT, you wrote:
> >I'm about ready to replace the A/C compressor in my 89 200T with
> one I found
> >at the junk yard.  Before I do, are there any tests I can do to check the
> >clutch, motor, etc.?  It's the Nippendenso compressor.
> >
> >I don't have a Bentley yet, so I don't know which wires to test, jump or
> >otherwise fiddle with.
> >
> >Experiences always appreciated!
>
>
> There's only a single wire to the clutch (hot) and its grounded to the
> case. That's really all you can do. Pay particular attention to the
> manifold the bolts on the side (3 - allen heads, piece where the
> hoses go).
> This is a seperate part which is a known leakage problem and
> unrebuildable.
> It is also as expensive as a rebuilt Nippondenso - about $370.00 if my
> memory serves me well... If there is dirt and oil along the seam, its
> suspect - so inspect your old one as its valuable. The ND compressors are
> rebuildable, this one being worth  some bucks as a core. Be
> advised that if
> the one you got has been disharged for long may not cut it - the internal
> seals don't last long when exposed to the elements.
>
>
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