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R4 compessor
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Drifting
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From: gold coast queensland
R4 compessor
here is my story and question...... my original 81 aircon compressor finally died last week so i head of to the shops to buy a new one. i buy what i think is just a direct replacement but not so. i found out that at a certain year the compressors changed the connection set up. my original compressor had a flat face with o-rings. the new compressor has a recessed face with 2 different levels and maybe a gasket set up. i have been told i cant buy the adaptor kit for it seperatly . what are you guys over there doing to hook up your old compressor lines to these newer model compressors? ...here is a picture to show my old and new compressors. any suggestions?????
Melting Slicks
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From: Texas
went through the same thing last summer. a new one wouldnt work on my 79, unless i changed to new style hoses etc. so i ended up buying a replacement rebuilt one, its still working fine. and was cheaper. good luck.
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Drifting
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From: Piscataway NJ
Unfortunately this is a replacement and will fit many vehicles. The replacement seals should have come with the compressor. All the ones I have changed did. Four Seasons has a seal washer kit. The GM part # 2724887 seal washer kit. I don't have the Four Seasons #. I would take it back and have them look in the Four Seasons Catalog.
Last edited by Artsvette73; Jan 21, 2008 at 11:10 AM.
Drifting
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From: grand prairie texas
Like artsvettes said you should of got the new style seals with your unit. i live only a couple of miles from a pretty big A/C parts only house and if you need me to give me all your compressor and vehicle info and I can pick them up and mail them to you.
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Drifting
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From: gold coast queensland
thanks for all your info. and wnmech that is a very generous offer but the problem is i am in australia, how would we do that? if i could just buy that adaptor part i would be happy. because of my location thats the only comressor replacement i could get unfortunatly. i got told here that the newer style compresspor is alot better than the original compressor i have.
Drifting
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From: grand prairie texas
Gingerbreadman Do you want me to check on the parts for you? I am sure they are only at the most a couple of dollars and they are small enough to put into a small mailing envelope which even as far away as your it would probably be cheaper and possiblly quicker than you can get them for. Let me know.
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Drifting
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From: gold coast queensland
thanks wnmech. that would be awesome if you could do that . i cant even get the parts here so sounds like the best deal ever .i guess thats the downfalls of owning a foreign car in this country.. just let me know what i need to do and how much and stuff and i,ll work something out. ill pm if you like from now on.
