AC compressor
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Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Hills MI
AC compressor
apparently the c5 has a problem with ac compressors and clutches failing. mine failed, so ill be installing a new compressor. i was wondering if i could use one from a c6? The ac compressor design was changed for the c6, but perhaps the bracket is the same due to the similar block. i want to buy one that wont fail :P. any suggestions on where i should buy a new one?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Hills MI
my car is a 99 and the old one lasted 11 years and 112k miles. Im going to buy a brand new compressor, not a rebuilt one. I want one that will last too thats why im wondering if i can use one for a c6, since the design was changed. brand new c6 compressor would be optimum if they are set up the same.
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St. Jude Donor '08
my car is a 99 and the old one lasted 11 years and 112k miles. Im going to buy a brand new compressor, not a rebuilt one. I want one that will last too thats why im wondering if i can use one for a c6, since the design was changed. brand new c6 compressor would be optimum if they are set up the same.
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I am getting ready to replace mine also, it is on a 2000 with 69K. I think the issue that caused mine to fail was primarily on verts the A/C is not run alot so the seals dry and fail. Lack of use is worse than constant use. Anyway I bought my new stuff from:
Well wait, can I post a buisness on here if they are not a sponsor? if not and someone wants to know shoot me an IM and I will give you their information.
I am not affiliated with them at all, just a good product from good people. Very friendly and great to work with. great price and good warranty, can get new or rebuild.
Well wait, can I post a buisness on here if they are not a sponsor? if not and someone wants to know shoot me an IM and I will give you their information.
I am not affiliated with them at all, just a good product from good people. Very friendly and great to work with. great price and good warranty, can get new or rebuild.
