The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
Re: A/C compressor replacement (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 5-series (E28) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by Chris Altman on August 12, 2001 at 14:54:38:

In Reply to: A/C compressor replacement posted by Pete W. on August 12, 2001 at 14:01:34:

Changing to R-134 is expensive, but it will set you for the future. And the only problem with replacing yours is re-charging it, R-12 is expensive($30-50/lb). I just got 2 compressors from some people on this board, and they are both fairly good. I got two so I could have one re-built and I think I'm going to change to R-406. It runs with the same oils, same compression, same drier, gives 4-10 deg. cooler vent temps than R-12 and is about the same cost as R-134. I don't know how other people on this board feel about it, but I think I'm going to give it a try. Just my $.02,

Chris
'85 535i 170K
BMWCCA

Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 5-series (E28) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2008 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.