Today is an auspicious day... 27 years ago on this day I bought my wife her new 93SE. And it's also the day the AC system threw in the towel...
Honestly I can't complain too much since this was a long time coming. For the last several years it's been slowly leaking refrigerant and as expected it's become progressively worse. Normally it would last a year, then about 9 months and recently about the 3-4 months now my last recharge was in June so it's time.
I've always known the SE used Hadsys compressors (exclusively?) along with some EX models (depending on VINs). I'm also keenly aware there isn't too much to choose from out there mostly re-manufactured compressors that tend to leak prematurely.
The "good news" I've located the new (NOS) Hadsys parts but of course the downside is it's gonna cost me... big:
Compressor (38810-PT6-A04) = $806.75
Clutch (38011-PT6-A05) = $163.66
Coil (solenoid) (38924-PT6-A04) = $73.41
Dryer (receiver) (80351-SM1-H21) = $152.46
Ground Shipping = $15.95
Total = $1212.23
Add in labor I'm guessing about $2k or more...
So here's what I hope the "brain trust" can help with...
1. Based on recent research Denso compressors appear plentiful but how difficult is it to convert the SE to one? I understand the bracket, manifold and hoses/couplings are different.
2. Are the parts, labor, etc. going to negate any cost savings vs buying a Hadsys setup?
3. I'm still sitting on my 30lb can of R12 which is now down to about 15.2 lbs. Is it worth converting to R134a (which doesn't get as cold especially in AZ) or stick with the R12? My mechanic keeps telling me he wants to junk or give me his R12 recovery unit which is about the size of 3 drawer file cabinet so servicing it in the future is could be tricky.
Thanks
Honestly I can't complain too much since this was a long time coming. For the last several years it's been slowly leaking refrigerant and as expected it's become progressively worse. Normally it would last a year, then about 9 months and recently about the 3-4 months now my last recharge was in June so it's time.
I've always known the SE used Hadsys compressors (exclusively?) along with some EX models (depending on VINs). I'm also keenly aware there isn't too much to choose from out there mostly re-manufactured compressors that tend to leak prematurely.
The "good news" I've located the new (NOS) Hadsys parts but of course the downside is it's gonna cost me... big:
Compressor (38810-PT6-A04) = $806.75
Clutch (38011-PT6-A05) = $163.66
Coil (solenoid) (38924-PT6-A04) = $73.41
Dryer (receiver) (80351-SM1-H21) = $152.46
Ground Shipping = $15.95
Total = $1212.23
Add in labor I'm guessing about $2k or more...
So here's what I hope the "brain trust" can help with...
1. Based on recent research Denso compressors appear plentiful but how difficult is it to convert the SE to one? I understand the bracket, manifold and hoses/couplings are different.
2. Are the parts, labor, etc. going to negate any cost savings vs buying a Hadsys setup?
3. I'm still sitting on my 30lb can of R12 which is now down to about 15.2 lbs. Is it worth converting to R134a (which doesn't get as cold especially in AZ) or stick with the R12? My mechanic keeps telling me he wants to junk or give me his R12 recovery unit which is about the size of 3 drawer file cabinet so servicing it in the future is could be tricky.
Thanks
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