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[Entwood]

Looks like the compressor has finally given up, after being somewhat noisy for a few thousand miles.

Searching around there seem to be a few variants at vastly different prices. Does anyone have a reliable source for a compressor for a 2001 3.2 saloon ?? Looks like a new one should be just over £200 ish .. but I might have found cheap and cheerful rather than decent and reliable ....

I thought about a breaker one .. but it'll have probably done a few miles and maybe been sat unused for some while, and still cost £100 odd ... so new seems the better option

I have an air con guy who will empty this one then refill after I've changed the compressor for the same price as a normal recharge - he'll also change it for me for another £200 !! but I think I should be able to do that bit myself !! I seem to recall Shackeng changing one fairly recently.

Any advice/opinions/sources/part numbers gratefully accepted

[Andy B]

MrDTM is the one to ask. He referred me to a place for mine, that I just can't remember where.

As for fitting, not the most difficult job in the world, just awkward, definitely even you could fit one 

[Entwood]

MrDTM is the one to ask. He referred me to a place for mine, that I just can't remember where.

As for fitting, not the most difficult job in the world, just awkward, definitely even you could fit one 

Thank you for that vote of confidence ......   

 

[Andy B]

MrDTM is the one to ask. He referred me to a place for mine, that I just can't remember where.

As for fitting, not the most difficult job in the world, just awkward, definitely even you could fit one 

Thank you for that vote of confidence ......   

 

 

Just looked through my Paypal & I seem to have bought my compressor from here https://www.atp-autoteile.de/products/id/15830/10481011/list-1-20-2.htm but can't now find it on their page. It was £180 in April 2011

[Andy B]

This is the one I bought ...... https://www.atp-autoteile.de/group/514010/product/3861/17584/details.ht

This is, according to their site, for a 3.0 - not for your 3.2 ....... but is there a difference? 

[dbug]

Awkward job - comes out from underneath and forwards.  You will need long socket extensions to undo top fitting from under bonnet

[amba]

Probably an extra pair of hands too,as seem to recall when mine was replaced some years ago by A/C guy I use he had a mate holding the compressor from below and also guiding the socket onto the top mounting bolt,which he enbolted from above inside engine bay with several long extension bars .

Best of luck with it as it did look a nasty /ackward job tbh

[Shackeng]

Probably an extra pair of hands too,as seem to recall when mine was replaced some years ago by A/C guy I use he had a mate holding the compressor from below and also guiding the socket onto the top mounting bolt,which he enbolted from above inside engine bay with several long extension bars .

Best of luck with it as it did look a nasty /ackward job tbh

Even at my advanced age I did not find it difficult, I don't agree with the guide though. I found it easier to remove the compressor with the pipes attached, as they are then easily accessible to disconnect from said unit. You do need some longish extensions. I replaced the condenser at the same time, so the rad was also out which made it easier. I bought mine, AC Delco I think, from CarParts4Less, it was about £150 after the refund on the old one.

[Marks DTM Calib]

I have one here you can have for free

[Entwood]

I have one here you can have for free

That is an amazingly kind offer    I'll PM you to arrange collection

Very grateful indeed

[joff]

I have one here you can have for free

That is an amazingly kind offer    I'll PM you to arrange collection

Very grateful indeed

You could have the one off the 2.6 Nige. it still works which is more than the car does.

[Entwood]

I have one here you can have for free

That is an amazingly kind offer    I'll PM you to arrange collection

Very grateful indeed

You could have the one off the 2.6 Nige. it still works which is more than the car does.

2 offers inside 2 days .. wow .. OOF at its best !! as you are closer I might just take you up on that !! 

What has happened to the 2.6 ?? have I missed something ??

[joff]

The engine is pants so the gas kit is going on the Elite when I get round to it. Will get it off next week for you. On duty this weekend

[Entwood]

The engine is pants so the gas kit is going on the Elite when I get round to it. Will get it off next week for you. On duty this weekend

You are a star

[The Red Baron]

You cant fault the power of oof.