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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

To replace the OEM AC with something from a different vehicle, you would need to find one that will run with your current components. Anything designed to the same specs, including the electrical connections, will essentially be the same compressor.

If you insist on putting a non-oem framed compressor in there, then buy some aluminum and make your own plates and brackets. McMaster.com will have everything you need. Don’t be surprised when you have to replace the condenser, lines, expansion valve, evaporator, dryer, electrical connectors and belts while you’re at it.

If you think all the remans are junk, it’s probably because the first and second reman you put in wasn’t done properly. There may have been debris or other contaminants in the system that were then re-introduced to your reman compressors and those were scrapped in short order.

If you are having repeated AC failures, take it to a Honda service place and it will be done properly with a warranty. Yes, it’s going to be painful but it’ll be done right and if it fails, they have to eat it. Chances are it’ll run for at least 50k miles without any issue.


18 posted on 05/07/2016 5:28:10 AM PDT by Malsua
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To: Malsua

Agree, if there are repeated compressor failures there is an external problem causing the compressors to fail. If the 1st compressor internally came apart and put metal into the AC system which was not properly cleaned out, the the next compressor will fail from the metal practicals in the lines. Time for an expert to examine and suggest proper repair. Or with the age and value of a 1988 Honda, maybe spend the ‘repair’ money on a newer car with working AC.


26 posted on 05/07/2016 6:29:41 AM PDT by Lockbox
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