OHC 1.5 Type 1 compressor gone bad

ralstonraz · 25th April 2009, 17:55

Hi,

My AC compressor has gone bad and needs to be changed.

Any suggestions where could I source a new one/ reconditioned one in Mumbai?
Which are the brands that I need to consider?

All help towards this is welcomed.

Tks

Ralston

manveet · 25th April 2009, 18:39

Hey Ralston, you may refer this thread, it will answer all your Queries.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...fo-advice.html

Cheers!

Edit: Mods you may merge and close this thread.

SirAlec · 25th April 2009, 22:29

compressor can be repaired!! have you considered that.

BTW subros and sanden are oem for most manufacturer in india.

kavesh55 · 25th April 2009, 22:39

Is it possible to open the compressor and service/repair it ? I have my doubts.
I have a spare sanden compressor, problem is that i have not sealed the inlets. Am i in trouble ?
Gurus please advice.

SS-Traveller · 26th April 2009, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by ralstonraz

My AC compressor has gone bad and needs to be changed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

compressor can be repaired!! have you considered that.

BTW subros and sanden are oem for most manufacturer in india.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kavesh55

Is it possible to open the compressor and service/repair it ? I have my doubts.
I have a spare sanden compressor, problem is that i have not sealed the inlets. Am i in trouble ?
Gurus please advice.

IIRC all HCs come with Denso AC compressors. Repair kits/spares for the same are not available in the market

, so changing is the only option.

Was quoted Rs.16000 for equivalent Sanden/Subros compressors for HCs, plus service & labour costs of @Rs.2500 from my AC specialist.

@ kavesh: Not sealing the inlet/outlet may get dust inside, and cause failure. Get the insides cleaned out with a dry nitrogen blow and flush with compressor oil before installing/running/gas charging, and hope for the best.

manveet · 26th April 2009, 02:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

IIRC all HCs come with Denso AC compressors.

Thats incorrect - OHC's came with Sanden's. The one I replaced and the one that went in was the same part no.

ankitahuja · 26th April 2009, 02:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by manveet

Thats incorrect - OHC's came with Sanden's. The one I replaced and the one that went in was the same part no.

Absolutely correct. OHC's OE A/C compressor is from Sanden.

Attaching pictures of the OE compressor and another part that is changed (sorry forgot the name) that I had sourced for a fellow BHPian's friend.

I just can't recall the cost

OHC 1.5 Type 1 compressor gone bad-ohc-compressor.jpg

OHC 1.5 Type 1 compressor gone bad-ac-part.jpg

EDIT: @ralstonraz - IMHO avoid repair at any cost. The compressor can pack up again anytime or crack while opening.

ralstonraz · 5th May 2009, 12:31

Thanks guys.

Spoke to a couple of AC guys too and even they recommended changing the entire compressor.

Got a quote of Sanden(original japnese) for 9.5k. In addition will have to change the drier/receiver too. The total cost should work out to around 12k.

It was hilarious when I wrote to Sanden, that they mentioned that they supply only to 's Honda. That's when I wrote back stating a person form their head office itself recommended by to one of the dealers in Mumbai. You should have seen the Sanden Head of Sales ------ He was at a loss of words!!! hahaha...

I plan to get this sorted next week. Will update you on how it goes.

ralstonraz · 22nd May 2009, 16:58

Done.

Compressor changed. Cooling back to normal.

Will post the pics a little later.

I am looking out for AC vents left and centre one above the ac blower switch.

25th April 2009, 17:55	#1
ralstonraz BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	OHC 1.5 Type 1 compressor gone bad Hi, My AC compressor has gone bad and needs to be changed. Any suggestions where could I source a new one/ reconditioned one in Mumbai? Which are the brands that I need to consider? All help towards this is welcomed. Tks Ralston
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25th April 2009, 18:39	#2
manveet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,094 Thanked: 732 Times View My Garage	Hey Ralston, you may refer this thread, it will answer all your Queries. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...fo-advice.html Cheers! Edit: Mods you may merge and close this thread.
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25th April 2009, 22:29	#3
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	compressor can be repaired!! have you considered that. BTW subros and sanden are oem for most manufacturer in india.
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25th April 2009, 22:39	#4
kavesh55 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 748 Thanked: 49 Times	Is it possible to open the compressor and service/repair it ? I have my doubts. I have a spare sanden compressor, problem is that i have not sealed the inlets. Am i in trouble ? Gurus please advice.
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5th May 2009, 12:31	#8
ralstonraz BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks guys. Spoke to a couple of AC guys too and even they recommended changing the entire compressor. Got a quote of Sanden(original japnese) for 9.5k. In addition will have to change the drier/receiver too. The total cost should work out to around 12k. It was hilarious when I wrote to Sanden, that they mentioned that they supply only to 's Honda. That's when I wrote back stating a person form their head office itself recommended by to one of the dealers in Mumbai. You should have seen the Sanden Head of Sales ------ He was at a loss of words!!! hahaha... I plan to get this sorted next week. Will update you on how it goes.
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22nd May 2009, 16:58	#9
ralstonraz BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	Done. Compressor changed. Cooling back to normal. Will post the pics a little later. I am looking out for AC vents left and centre one above the ac blower switch.
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