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Looks like I need a new A/C compressor. It is making a bit more noise than is normal.

Any one know how much work replacing it would be? Also any one got one or know a good place I can get a new or re-conditioned one?

Ta.

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Easy for me to replace...... (Degas, unplug wire, remove a/c lines 2x10mm bolts, remove stone guard, remove 4 bolts holding the compressor, remove compressor).

No idea where a good place to get one. I think the cheapest option would be to find someone with a front cut, cos the usually throw that stuff out.

If you want to goto a shop, my guess would be Trojan. They might be the same as a different car that is Australian delivered, this would be a cheaper option.

NatRad in Phillip have done stuff for my cars. Not the cheapest but I do like their work.

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You really should replace the receiver drier too if the system is opened for more than 10 mins, also as Eiji said, you will need to put oil in the system too. I think its roughly 30ml for every part you replace. If you can, measure the oil that comes out of the old compressor and try and put that amount in the new one.

I can regas it for you and should be able to inject oil too if needed.

PM me if you need anymore help.

EDIT: i can get prices on parts too if you like, as i can get them trade price :)

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You cant check the oil level as far as i know, the oil is vacuumed out and replaced in the regassing process. Im not 100% sure how other machines work but im sure with our one you can only inject oil when doing a regas. And even then youll have to try and find out how much oil usually goes into the system in R33s, as all cars are different.

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I have a compressor hanging off an old rb25 block, yours for nothing if you come get it.

I noticed in the other thread you are in banks. I'm a northie, any chance you come any more north, else i will head out your way. I will wait to hear back from others also, maybe it just needs the oil from a regas?

You cant check the oil level as far as i know, the oil is vacuumed out and replaced in the regassing process. Im not 100% sure how other machines work but im sure with our one you can only inject oil when doing a regas. And even then youll have to try and find out how much oil usually goes into the system in R33s, as all cars are different.

Any ideas where I can find this info out anybody?

ALSO Wal32r how much would a regas cost me? I'd like to let you hear and assess the issue sometime, you may get some ideas or have suggestions and recommendations.

I don't use the A/C heaps, but I like it to work when need it...

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I can probably do a regas for $100 - $110, providing the car is on R134A gas.

If your compressor is noisy, id say its probably too far gone, unless the noise is the clutch on the front which is rare. With most compressors you can change the clutch on the front, but if its anything other than that youre better off getting another compressor.

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Mine works great just need no get the noise looked at and see if is a prob, fixable or needs the new compressor...

I'll prob grab the one off zebra if can though.. Is it possible to get it off you somewhere more central or want me to come by to pull it off?

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