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Aug 20, 2007 | 07:49 PM

rgc729

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A/C compressor

Where can I get a reasonably priced new compressor and clutch assy. for '90 C4? Does anyone have a good used one?

Aug 20, 2007 | 08:37 PM

Bulldog Steve

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Try Arizona mobil air.
They are good people ask for tim.
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Aug 21, 2007 | 02:52 PM

matrix040

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Try sexyac.com, I priced a complete package with comp. drier and parts, for 259.00 and if you pay upfront they pay for shipping.
All new parts. My Mech. recommended them to me.

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Aug 21, 2007 | 03:54 PM

Muffin

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Try sexyac.com, I priced a complete package with comp. drier and parts, for 259.00 and if you pay upfront they pay for shipping.
All new parts. My Mech. recommended them to me.

My mechanic buddy got me a package like that for the same price.

Retail it is much higher.

Aug 21, 2007 | 08:38 PM

89 Bob L

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I have heard several peopled used them with positive results.

Aug 22, 2007 | 06:12 PM

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Be careful if you're going with a rebuilt. And depending on what happened to your compressor/clutch, you might need a new accumulator/dryer as well as a condenser. And an inline filter wouldn't hurt either. I found a new Denso 10PA20C (which I think the 90s use as well) on eBay for $300 but you can buy them online from Denso for around $500:

http://www.densoproducts.com/results...ctCategoryID=5

Aug 23, 2007 | 10:48 AM

89 Bob L

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I have been told that it is higly recommmended to replace the accumulator/dryer if you swap out the compressor.

Aug 23, 2007 | 11:08 AM

Da Mail Man

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I have been told that it is higly recommmended to replace the accumulator/dryer if you swap out the compressor.

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Aug 23, 2007 | 03:40 PM

tobijohn

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St. Jude '03 thru 14,'25

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I have been told that it is higly recommmended to replace the accumulator/dryer if you swap out the compressor.

Most AC compressor vendors won't give a warranty without proof that an accumulator/dryer was also purchased...

Aug 23, 2007 | 04:04 PM

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Most AC compressor vendors won't give a warranty without proof that an accumulator/dryer was also purchased...

Absolute truth. My mechanic buddy talked me into the new accumulator/dryer when we replaced my compressor. New compressor seized up after two weeks. Not only did the company replace the parts, they paid the tow bill too.