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  1. jwise

    jwise Formula Junior

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    #1 jwise, Apr 3, 2007
    I'm buying a new AC compressor (york style) for my 308, and was wondering if a tube-o fitting compressor (#ET210R) will work with my AC hoses? I've seen posted on FChat that the 308 has rotalock fittings (#ER210R), and wondered what the difference is?

    Also- my drier has been replaced (I don't know the brand/#) when the system was converted over to R134 before I owned the car, and wondered if my best bet for a new one would be to take the old one in to NAPA and find one that matches the connections? If the connections work, will any similar drier work?

    Any issues/snags taking out the drier?

    thanks-
    jwise
     
  2. ckracing

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    #2 ckracing, Apr 3, 2007
    Why not upgrade the compressor to a sanyo rotary?
    Instead of going to NAPA, check the yellow pages, you may find a wholesaler that can match the drier.
    Good luck

    Charles
     
  3. todd6363

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    #3 todd6363, Apr 3, 2007
    If so how many mods. do it take to mount ?
     
  4. pippo

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    #4 pippo, Apr 3, 2007

    Good advice. Try working with a local dedicated ac supplier, easily found in yellow pgs/asking around. Some of these places are kind of hidden/off the beaten path since they really dont deal with the storefront/driveby exposure market.

    Their prices will for sure be better than NAPA, etc. AND they are more knowledgeable!! Your drier will have the standard silica gel dessicant, I believe, and should work just fine as long as your fittings, as you mention, are right. Good Luck.
     
  5. jwise

    jwise Formula Junior

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    #5 jwise, Apr 4, 2007
    Thanks folks-
    Good idea on getting with a local AC shop.

    I looked into the Sanden conversion and decided against it mainly because the York worked fine before it blew the oil seal, and I would rather keep things original as possible (i.e. cutting the lines for new fittings).

    Thanks for the help-
    jwise
     
  6. ggjjr

    ggjjr Formula Junior

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    #6 ggjjr, Apr 5, 2007
    What is the current price for a new York compressor? The research I have done checking the archives seemed to suggest that the rebuilt ones were not that reliable. Thanks.

    George
     
  7. jwise

    jwise Formula Junior

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    #7 jwise, Apr 5, 2007
    Mine is going to cost $290. Brand new. I'm buying it through a local AC shop and they are ordering it today. It's a CCI ER210R compressor. I'll need to paint it silver. I'll post back later after install to confirm it is the correct unit- of which I have no doubt after my research.

    These AC guys were great- they just handed me a bunch of different plastic plugs to seal my system after removing the old drier and compressor. They said "Here- use these after you take it apart- somewhere in there is your correct size". These guys didn't even offer rebuilds- too many problems.

    Rebuilts from NAPA are about $210 plus a core charge. I want to keep my old one to tinker with or rebuild. I've heard the same thing about the rebuilds- "you just never know....."
     
  8. jwise

    jwise Formula Junior

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    #8 jwise, May 8, 2007
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    Update:
    The install of the new compressor went perfectly. The only new hardware required for the install are the bolts that hold the compressor to the lower bracket- I just used some cap-head bolts that Birdman had lying around- in stainless steel of all things! You can see them in the photo.

    I'm getting the system filled soon, and will post results.
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  9. pippo

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    #9 pippo, May 8, 2007
    Good going, jwise. Just for your future info/feedback: I have installed 2 rebuilt ones in 2 of my cars myself (not ferraris), and so far no problems (been 2 yrs). One company told me even the new ones can go unexpectedly. All depends on price, I guess.

    wow, your engine looks just nice!!!
     
  10. greyboxer

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    #10 greyboxer, May 11, 2007
    Look forward to your conclusion

    Presumably the new compressor required the old clutch to be fitted etc - was that an easy job ?
     
  11. jwise

    jwise Formula Junior

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    #11 jwise, May 11, 2007
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    No problems installing the old clutch to the new compressor.
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  12. mike

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    #12 mike, May 11, 2007
    wow compressor looks great! what paint/color did you use and did the compressor come with the studs or did you use the "old" ones?
     
  13. jwise

    jwise Formula Junior

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    #13 jwise, May 11, 2007
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    Thanks-

    The original studs installed fine.

    The paint can be seen in the after-paint photo in my previous post- ACE Hardware aluminum color heat paint.

    Here it is before painting, but after taping and sanding.
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