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BklynSoulja · 02-11-2010, 10:57 PM

i should start looking for one now before summer comes up...any1 know where to find a cheap but good quality ac compressor? thanks

Wes · 02-11-2010, 11:04 PM

i'm no compressor expert as to which brands are superior than others, esp. when it comes to Reman's. BUT Rock Auto usually has reputable brands for good prices. not sure if you're looking for one with the clutch or w/o it, but they have ones in the price range of $240 to $312 which are good prices for a G2 Legend compressor. OEM denso is $480+

I would shop around at local places first just to see what prices are like (b/c I don't like to pay or wait for shipping unless I'm really gonna save money)

byalegend · 02-11-2010, 11:34 PM

I'm in the same boat, and I'm determined to have A/C this summer after last year's 100-degree temps here in the Seattle area. DrDave directed me to buyautoparts.com. He mentioned that they have a very low return rate on their compressors, and the price is pretty good at $345. He's been running his compressor for 3 years without issues:

http://www.buyautoparts.com/addtocar...60-01259.html#

BklynSoulja · 02-11-2010, 11:40 PM

damn i was lookin 4 sumthin cheaperr

mellofelow · 02-12-2010, 12:17 AM

Go ebay if you want cheap. At this price, probably disposable... LOL.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

BklynSoulja · 02-12-2010, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mellofelow

Go ebay if you want cheap. At this price, probably disposable... LOL.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

i was lookin at it not bad pricing but im always skeptical about ebay parts any1 delt with this buyer?

byalegend · 02-12-2010, 12:43 AM

Unless someone replies back with a reputable eBay seller's name, I'd steer clear of buying a compressor on eBay. I'd hate to have to evacuate the system to send the compressor back to the seller if it were to die, not to mention the fact that you have a 92 LS which uses R-12 freon; that stuff is not cheap.

BklynSoulja · 02-12-2010, 12:55 AM

it was converted to R134a when i bought the car

byalegend · 02-12-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BklynSoulja

it was converted to R134a when i bought the car

That's what I was going to ask

Either way, it would still be a pain to have to return it.

antik · 02-12-2010, 04:10 AM

Given the pain and expense involved here, I don't think you should shy too much at a costly compressor if there's reasonable assumption if will last.

The expense of replacing a faulty unit is enough that a well built unit easily pays for itself.

02-11-2010, 10:57 PM	#1
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02-12-2010, 04:10 AM	#10
antik I blame the M3. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,847 '95 ACURA Legend	Given the pain and expense involved here, I don't think you should shy too much at a costly compressor if there's reasonable assumption if will last. The expense of replacing a faulty unit is enough that a well built unit easily pays for itself. __________________ '95 Auto L Sedan [SOLD] ADDCO \| MLS \| KNUKONCEPTZ \| ALPINE \| ECLIPSE \| JL AUDIO \| HAWK \| ATE

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byalegend Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,632 '99 ACURA 3.5 RL '82 GMC 2500 '97 HONDA CR-V '92 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	I'm in the same boat, and I'm determined to have A/C this summer after last year's 100-degree temps here in the Seattle area. DrDave directed me to buyautoparts.com. He mentioned that they have a very low return rate on their compressors, and the price is pretty good at $345. He's been running his compressor for 3 years without issues: http://www.buyautoparts.com/addtocar...60-01259.html#

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BklynSoulja Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,614 '92 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	damn i was lookin 4 sumthin cheaperr

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mellofelow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 694	Go ebay if you want cheap. At this price, probably disposable... LOL. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

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byalegend Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,632 '99 ACURA 3.5 RL '82 GMC 2500 '97 HONDA CR-V '92 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	Unless someone replies back with a reputable eBay seller's name, I'd steer clear of buying a compressor on eBay. I'd hate to have to evacuate the system to send the compressor back to the seller if it were to die, not to mention the fact that you have a 92 LS which uses R-12 freon; that stuff is not cheap.

02-12-2010, 12:55 AM	#8
BklynSoulja Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,614 '92 ACURA Legend Sedan LS	it was converted to R134a when i bought the car

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