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felixblack1 · 26th Aug 2002, 11:18 AM

looking for a belt driven air conditioner compressor for a 89/90 205 Gti

Alan S · 26th Aug 2002, 12:29 PM

Presuming that it is already fitted with air/con, just have a look at the top of the compressor and you'll find an ID tag, get the info, go to Actrol Phillips or similar type of refrigeration parts suppliers with the specs from the ID and ask there. Most of those types don't have any scruples about selling direct to the public and if they won't, just ask for them to recommend someone who may sell you one.
It's bullspoop to think that Pug make their own air/con gear; the closest that there is to that is Toyota with the Nippon Denso range & even then it's a branch independent operation.
Just out of curiosity, when you get it, what are you going to do with it as it's not the kind of thing that DIYers normally have either the expertise or equipment to do much with.

Alan S

felixblack1 · 27th Aug 2002, 03:16 PM

ok thanks for that

my old compressor has seized and i wish to replace it

Alan S · 27th Aug 2002, 06:28 PM

If you take it to a respected car air/con guy, he should be able to supply fit a new system.
What ever you do, don't just go gung ho and start whipping connections off and whacking new compressors in or you'll end up with so much moisture & contamination in the system, it'll cost a fortune to get rid of it.
Don't let them tell you that it HAS to be a Pug. compressor as most refrigeration gear is interhangeable brand wise and I remember back when I was in the trade, we could buy Sankyo compressors from Actrol for a fraction of what the car manufacturers would quote. Actually, what experience I had with Froggys and their air/con, I found them to extremely easy to work on & I know my BX is a piece of cake as far as accessibity goes. The biggest nightmade I struck was on an old Lancia...we took 10 minutes to even FIND the compressor mallet

Alan S

felixblack1 · 9th Sep 2002, 10:57 AM

Quote:

What ever you do, don't just go gung ho and start whipping connections off and whacking new compressors in or you'll end up with so much moisture & contamination in the system, it'll cost a fortune to get rid of it.

lucky you told me that

i'm going to have all the seals replaced, except behind the dash. what do you think the possibility is that my seals behind dash are still fine?

felixblack1 · 13th Sep 2002, 08:55 AM

i have a ac compressor from a series 5 rx7. if it fitted the braket on the 205, could i hook it up? evil

26th Aug 2002, 11:18 AM	#1
felixblack1 Fellow Frogger! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brisbane Member#: 757 Posts: 145	Wanted - 205 AC compressor looking for a belt driven air conditioner compressor for a 89/90 205 Gti

26th Aug 2002, 12:29 PM	#2
Alan S 2000+ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Queensland, Australia Member#: 141 Posts: 13,514	Presuming that it is already fitted with air/con, just have a look at the top of the compressor and you'll find an ID tag, get the info, go to Actrol Phillips or similar type of refrigeration parts suppliers with the specs from the ID and ask there. Most of those types don't have any scruples about selling direct to the public and if they won't, just ask for them to recommend someone who may sell you one. It's bullspoop to think that Pug make their own air/con gear; the closest that there is to that is Toyota with the Nippon Denso range & even then it's a branch independent operation. Just out of curiosity, when you get it, what are you going to do with it as it's not the kind of thing that DIYers normally have either the expertise or equipment to do much with. Alan S __________________ If it ain't broke, use a 12" shifter.....that usually does the trick!!

27th Aug 2002, 06:28 PM	#4
Alan S 2000+ Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Queensland, Australia Member#: 141 Posts: 13,514	If you take it to a respected car air/con guy, he should be able to supply fit a new system. What ever you do, don't just go gung ho and start whipping connections off and whacking new compressors in or you'll end up with so much moisture & contamination in the system, it'll cost a fortune to get rid of it. Don't let them tell you that it HAS to be a Pug. compressor as most refrigeration gear is interhangeable brand wise and I remember back when I was in the trade, we could buy Sankyo compressors from Actrol for a fraction of what the car manufacturers would quote. Actually, what experience I had with Froggys and their air/con, I found them to extremely easy to work on & I know my BX is a piece of cake as far as accessibity goes. The biggest nightmade I struck was on an old Lancia...we took 10 minutes to even FIND the compressor mallet Alan S __________________ If it ain't broke, use a 12" shifter.....that usually does the trick!!

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27th Aug 2002, 03:16 PM	#3
felixblack1 Fellow Frogger! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brisbane Member#: 757 Posts: 145	ok thanks for that my old compressor has seized and i wish to replace it

13th Sep 2002, 08:55 AM	#6
felixblack1 Fellow Frogger! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brisbane Member#: 757 Posts: 145	i have a ac compressor from a series 5 rx7. if it fitted the braket on the 205, could i hook it up? evil