Need new A/C compressor
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Amherstburg Ontario
Need new A/C compressor
Finding it hard to find a new A/C compressor for my 1998 C5Vette.
most are showing unavailable or remanufactured.
i have went through bad 4 season remanufactured, don’t want to try that anymore.
any suggestions. I need it temperatures are getting hot.
most are showing unavailable or remanufactured.
i have went through bad 4 season remanufactured, don’t want to try that anymore.
any suggestions. I need it temperatures are getting hot.
Last edited by harleyvette; Jun 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM.
Tech Contributor
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From: Dyer, IN
Tech Contributor
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From: Dyer, IN
So you could not order from either link? Also, clarifiy what you are looking for. The title of the thread states "Need new A/C compressor"......but then you state in your post "Finding it hard to find a new A/C condensor....". So which is it?
Pro
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
You might find a new Delphi compressor here. If the listing is accurate, it is a left over OEM so the manufacturing date is probably 2003 or 2004.
https://www.smcautoparts.com/AC-Comp...58a-aax017.htm
https://www.smcautoparts.com/AC-Comp...58a-aax017.htm
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Hilton NY
A typical compressor warranty requires changing the orifice tube, receiver drier/ accumulator and flushing the system. Did you do all that when you installed the 4 season compressor? Rock auto has a complete kit UAC #KT3727A that includes the correct 150 viscosity oil for $281.99. All the parts are new including the compressor and condenser. I put a kit like that in my '98 two years ago and flushed the system, it's been fine with cold discharge air ever since.
Last edited by Fast one; Jun 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM.
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