Replacement AC Compressor for R33 gtst

[Murray_Calavera]

Hi all,

Has anyone been able to source a replacement AC compressor for an R33 gtst? I'm not looking to gamble on a 2nd hand item. 

All I can seem to find is the R32 GTR compressor on RHD and when speaking to my air con guy, he didn't have the part listed. 

 

Cheers!

Edited October 16, 2018 by Murray_Calavera

[GTSBoy]

I'd just get the one you have rebuilt.

[Murray_Calavera]

Is this something you've personally done or know anyone that has?

I'd be worried that the rebuilt compressor will fail in a few years time =/ 

Any ideas on who could rebuild it and costs involved? 

[GTSBoy]

I had the compressor from my VC Commodore, Alfa GTV and R32 rebuilt.  All good.

[Murray_Calavera]

Who did the rebuilds for you? 

[I gotta R34gtr v-spec]

Amayama can get them BUT there about $1,600.00

[GTSBoy]

1 hour ago, Murray_Calavera said:

Who did the rebuilds for you? 

Can't remember.  Some place on South Rd near Hindmarsh (Adelaide) from what vague memories are left.  The latest of these rebuilds was like, 15 years ago.  There are specialist automotive air-con places (not the dodgy cheap-arse "who can fix me 'air?") chains, but proper specialists, in every major city.  It's not exactly rocket surgery to do it.  They just get stripped down and fitted with new seals, wobble plates, bearings, etc etc, according to how f**ked it is.  Just need to have the knowledge and the parts.  And possibly the ability to do any machining that might be needed to account for wear on the casings etc.

[Murray_Calavera]

No worries, I hadn't had any luck finding a place that could rebuild it but at least I have hope now. I'll keep digging. 

Also thanks for the Amayama back up plan, not keen to spend $1,600 however will if that's my only option