[kavesh55]

I have a spare Sanden 507 compressor. Can this be fitted on a Maruti 1000. It shares the same engine with Zen.

Firstly would it be a direct fit or would there be any modifications required ?

Some A/c guy told me it would be possible.

People, all positive & negative points are welcome.

How much would a compressor overhaul requiring oil & bearing change cost ?

[abhi1309]

It might be possible to fit it with minor or no modifications if the engine is the same. The compressor generally goes into a bracket besides the engine from where it is connected with a fan belt like belt etc and if the engine is the same, I do not see any reason for it to not fit. You can also check the specs of the Zen A/c and if the OEM number is the same, you got yourself an A/c

[trrk]

Hi kavesh55,

> Can this be fitted on a Maruti 1000. It shares the same engine with Zen.

Slightly OT here.

The Maruti 1000, I think, shared its engine with the Gypsy and not the Zen.

[Jaggu]

Yes it is possible to fix the compressor (for that almost any compressor unless its from a Hummer or something ), worst case scenario the brackets would have to be made/moded, but very much doable.

Do you mean the compressor is from zen? If so my guess it should cool better since the volume inside zen (open boot) is more compared to M1000, and hopefully very less power drop.

OR is it the ones used for ambys and all? number sounds very familiar???

Bigger the compressor, faster cooling and more the power drop/strain on engine is my understanding in very simple terms.

Compressor overhaul cost would cost anything between 3 to 10 k depending on the nature of overhaul and from where you get it done, this is one of the reason why people buy new/second hand compressor sometimes instead of overhaul.

Why do you want to do this change in the first place.

[kavesh55]

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Yes it is possible to fix the compressor (for that almost any compressor unless its from a Hummer or something ), worst case scenario the brackets would have to be made/moded, but very much doable.

Do you mean the compressor is from zen? If so my guess it should cool better since the volume inside zen (open boot) is more compared to M1000, and hopefully very less power drop.

OR is it the ones used for ambys and all? number sounds very familiar???

Bigger the compressor, faster cooling and more the power drop/strain on engine is my understanding in very simple terms.

Compressor overhaul cost would cost anything between 3 to 10 k depending on the nature of overhaul and from where you get it done, this is one of the reason why people buy new/second hand compressor sometimes instead of overhaul.

Why do you want to do this change in the first place.

Yes, Jaggu you are right, its from my Premier Padmini it had a sanden 507 compressor with a formula blower unit.
Want to fit it in a M1000.
Overhaul incase it calls for it. Reason being, I used to get 11 -13 kmpl w/o with the Ac. With A/c 7.5-9. Call it Mumbai traffic, or watever, someone suggested that oil and bearing could be the culprit.

You views please.

[jyobeb]

Quite an easy fitment, though you will have to change some tubing. However your car will have pathetic pickup with the compressor on. This was the compressor used on the Contessa and Amby, Armada etc.

[Jaggu]

Yup careful coz its a big compressor, engine load will be more. Ideally stick to the OE comp or next big size at max.

[anupmathur]

A Sanden will never be a direct fit for any Maruti because Maruti Udyog never used Sanden as OEM compressors.

[kavesh55]

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Yup careful coz its a big compressor, engine load will be more. Ideally stick to the OE comp or next big size at max.

Please forgive my ignorance, but is sanden 507 larger than than the one used on a M1000.

Originally Posted by anupmathur

A Sanden will never be a direct fit for any Maruti because Maruti Udyog never used Sanden as OEM compressors.

Which one would be ?

[amitpunjani]

Originally Posted by anupmathur

A Sanden will never be a direct fit for any Maruti because Maruti Udyog never used Sanden as OEM compressors.

HI

Yes they have mostly using Subros and Delphi. I think for Swift (Petrol) they are using compressor of Vikas. Kindly correct me if i am wrong.


Amit

[Jaggu]

Originally Posted by kavesh55

Please forgive my ignorance, but is sanden 507 larger than than the one used on a M1000.

Yes it is much higher capacity.

Originally Posted by amitpunjani

HI

Yes they have mostly using Subros and Delphi. I think for Swift (Petrol) they are using compressor of Vikas. Kindly correct me if i am wrong.


Amit

yes to subros and delphi, dont know about vikas part.

Mounting points and the tubing might recover some adaptation, rest all can remain the same, even if the compressors are different.

[Hashim]

Sorry for digging this really old thread but I found it appropriate to post my query here. 2 years back I got my car (Maruti 1000) AC serviced which included compressor bearing change and gas recharge, it worked fine one season and somehow managed to work previous season too but cooling was very low and at end it gave up. Got it checked and compressor was found busted. It was making harsh noise and there was almost no gas left in unit.

Now I want to change the compressor. This will be a jugaad fit for sure as M1000 has a thin v-belt for compressor. The AC guy quoted about 10,000 rs for fitting new gas compressor along with pulley and mounting. He didn't told me (neither he knew) the model of compressor he will be using, he only told me brand sanden.

Wanted to know if there is any specific model of R134A compressor which would be best for this car? The currently installed (factory fitted) compressor when it was working fine loaded the engine too much and cooling was not satisfactory.