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AC compressor Denso or OEM FORD
So the Denso (Passat) will bolt right up and hoses will work fine. I only got about 1oz of oil out of the drain (fill) hole and none from the ports. There is only about 1/4" in the cup--I'd estimate less than 1oz. Book calls for around 4oz which I will put in before install.
Pros: bolts right up, hoses work
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Just for the record, the original OEM is Denso and the W12 uses part number 471-1392 which also has the correct amount of oil in it already!
Pros: correct amount of oil
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
Part number: 471-1392
You have to lookup the valve online based upon your make/model of the A/C compressor. VW will only sell the whole compressor as a replacement. A full vacuum and refill process will be needed.
Pros: available online
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Tiguan
I too just got a new one from Rockauto. Denso is the OEM manufacturer and I felt it more worth it than trying to rebuild. The 924S is blowing cold now after the r134a conversion.
Pros: blowing cold after conversion
Vehicle:
Porsche
denso compressor 100%, you’ll end replacing that uac in a year if you get it
Pros: reliable, long-lasting
Cons: UAC not durable
initial released comp by denso - low drag seals resulted in premature shaft bearing failure 2nd release revised denso - w/continued premature shaft bearing failure 3rd release "Sanden" & shaft bearing failure significantly reduced...
Pros: shaft bearing failure reduced
Cons: premature shaft bearing failure
I (attempted to) refurbish my old civic's AC system by installing a new denso compressor, condenser/drier, and the line that had leaked from rockauto. It passed an overnight vacuum test with flying colors, and to get a second set of eyes on my work (and pay back a local mechanic who helped me figure out where the leak was for free) I took it to a shop to get the freon charged. Passed the shop's vacuum test as well and they recharged the system - but the new compresser's clutch would not engage. He found that as soon as the compressor attempted to engage, it would blow the fuse. He said my new compressor's clutch or coil is defective and that diagnostics are pretty much done - replace the compressor and try again.
Cons: clutch not engaging, blows fuse
Vehicle:
Honda Civic
I've had a rather absurd amount of ford AC compressors that leak from the O-ring seal between the two halves of the compressor.
Cons: leaks from O-ring seal
Vehicle:
Ford
If it is a rebuilt/reman you violated the cardinal rule...."never ever buy a Reman Ford compressor".
Cons: poor reliability (reman)
Vehicle:
Ford
I ordered the Denso part listed as being compatible after having cross referenced it with Denso's own site along with a new condenser, expansion valve and seals. Receive the order and take it to the shop for installation. They call and say it doesn't fit. The mounting holes on the old one are 133mm apart while the new is 132mm apart. They say the bolt simply won't go in due to it having such small tolerances.
Cons: part does not fit, incorrect dimensions
Vehicle:
Hyundai Elantra
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