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Dave Hart
Tinkerer
Not Australia
UZZ32

Posts: 16
Reg: 08-2005

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Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 05:43 pm, by:  Dave Hart (Davyboy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Some of you will know that the a/c compressor on my '32 shat itself a while back and I've had a hell of a job finding a s/h one off another '32 because '32's are like hens teeth.
I was going to buy a new one but Toyota wanted over $3000+GST (robbing bastards).
Well worry no more you fellow '32 owners because Neil came to the rescue once again by suggesting that the only difference between an 'actives' compressor and all the other V8's is the backing plate.
So if yours packs a sad don't worry about finding one off a dead '32 just take the back plate off yours and use it on the best one you can get from another V8 then you have plenty of choice.
There again you can always buy a new one, it's your choice.
Good on ya Neil.
Jeff Harper
Trader
NSW
UZZ32 Active V8

Posts: 524
Reg: 07-2005

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Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 07:43 pm, by:  Jeff Harper (Jeffh) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cool.
Don Bagnall
Moderator
Taranaki
GT4.0 V8

Posts: 956
Reg: 05-2005

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Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 07:44 pm, by:  Don Bagnall (Baggs) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

literally!
Dave Hart
Tinkerer
Not Australia
UZZ32

Posts: 27
Reg: 08-2005

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Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 11:50 am, by:  Dave Hart (Davyboy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

A not so small addition to my thread; you'll need to figure out how to feed the speed sensor some how or the a/c will shutdown as soon as it senses no speed (its there to check on belt slippage).
Phil Harbrow
Tinkerer
NSW
UZZ30 + LS400

Posts: 40
Reg: 07-2005

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Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 07:04 pm, by:  Phil Harbrow (Gt_v8_4l) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Fully reconditioned air-con from USA only $500 AUD
to your door.
Liam
Tinkerer
Queensland
TT

Posts: 22
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, October 14, 2005 - 08:07 am, by:  Liam (Liampire) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

What about for the TT's?? My a/c compressor makes a lot of noise when it's operating but still works really well. I think the bearings are worn out. Has anybody had there a/c reconditioned, how much did this cost?
Daniel Lee
TryHard
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8

Posts: 270
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, October 14, 2005 - 09:17 am, by:  Daniel Lee (Son_gokou) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've also got a noisy a/c compressor too when it's operating but is still works fine

I've asked the mechanic and he said not to worry about it until the a/c compressor is not working..
Liam
Tinkerer
Queensland
TT

Posts: 23
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, October 14, 2005 - 10:00 am, by:  Liam (Liampire) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yeah i think it's because the a/c doesn't get much use when the car was in Japan and then us Aussies start using it after it has pretty much been dormant and the bearings wear out quickly from the previous infrequent use.

It just makes the car sound like such a piece of crap with the loud a/c.
Dave Hart
Tinkerer
Not Australia
UZZ32

Posts: 28
Reg: 08-2005

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Friday, October 14, 2005 - 02:47 pm, by:  Dave Hart (Davyboy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've been advised to run the a/c regularly otherwise the seals dry out and crack.
I'm now getting a new one fitted so I've got a spare compressor off a V8 (70K's) that's been re-kitted ready for use if anyone's interested.
Liam
Tinkerer
Queensland
TT

Posts: 27
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, October 14, 2005 - 04:11 pm, by:  Liam (Liampire) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Could that be used on a TT?
Mike Triggs
TryHard
Norfolk Island
3.0GT G-Pack

Posts: 225
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, October 14, 2005 - 05:10 pm, by:  Mike Triggs (Mikeandimah) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The a/c compressor on our ex-Subaru died very suddenly and had been used frequently through winter for demisting. It uttered not a squeak, and one from a wreck was DOA.
Benny Gammelmark
DieHard
NSW
V8 UZZ31

Posts: 908
Reg: 07-2005

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Friday, October 14, 2005 - 10:02 pm, by:  Benny Gammelmark (Oldfield) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Liam, the part numbers are different so I don't think so.
Alan Chow
TryHard
Vic
TT

Posts: 122
Reg: 09-2005

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Sunday, October 16, 2005 - 03:05 pm, by:  Alan Chow (Kfchow) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

how much do condensors cost?? mines leaking

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