Alxx Nova

My AC compressor is going bad and needs to be replaced along with the dryer. I want to replace the compressor with one made to use r134a. Unfortunitly I can't swing buying a new compressor right now so I need to find a used one. So anyone have any suggestions on a r134a compressor that will hopefully bolt on using exsisting brackets?

I saw this listing at a parts site ... Sanden A/C Compressor Kit 944 83-92. I guess it means the 93 to 95 968's came with r134a compressors. So could I use a compressor from a those year 968's? If so would it bolt right on using the existing brackets, belt, & hoses?

I will be bringing it all to a professional to get it installed and set up correctly.

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Alex
1989 944 N/A

xsboost90

only difference in the compressor is the oil used in it and the hookup for the lines- top or bottom suction lines.

Alxx Nova

Is there no difference between all r12 and r134a compressors or just the 944 / 968 compressors?

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Alex
1989 944 N/A

xsboost90

im not sure that the 944/968 cars ever had 134a factory- you can run 134a in these cars w/ an oil and dryer change. Early and late cars had different locations for hookups i believe- a 968/944s2/late n/a compressor should work for you.

V2Rocket

starting model year 93 porsche cars came with r134. up til then they used r12.

Alxx Nova

So if they did use r134a then are we sure it is the same compressor after all?

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Alex
1989 944 N/A

V2Rocket

according to pelican they are different parts (up to 92 and 93 onwards)

but even if the 944 compressor was designed for r12 it will work with r134 you just need to change seals and oil

Alxx Nova

Cool. Thanks.

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Alex
1989 944 N/A

944obscene

Yeah, there are just a couple small things you need to change to run 134. I might stick with R12, due to its ability to cool quicker!

Chilly...