Air Conditioning Compressor

[Jason 92 Mk1 LS400]

My Air-Con compressor packed up a while ago (there is s post on here somewhere).

I have found a reasonably priced replacement but it is off a 1994 mk2 LS400, where I drive a 1992 Mk1 Ls400,

Does anybody know if there is any differences between the two - would it work on my car ??

Cheers

[stew]

Jason

The MK1 Ls400 has a Denso10PA20C type compressor, which i think changed on the MK2. I'm not 100% sure whether a later one will fit.

Denso make literally hundreds of compressors for Toyota and other japanese makes, so when my compressor went, I was told that there were several models that would work in the Ls, but it wasn't so!

As they are an expesive item to buy, even second hand, make sure you get the right one.

I was quoted £550 for a new one, but managed to pick a second hand one up for around £200, but do try and make sure that it's not seized if you go down that route.

Stew

P.S. Try Japparts on 01642672255 they are up north somewhere, i've had a few bits off them , and so far everythings been top dollar!

Good luck :)

[Jason 92 Mk1 LS400]

cheers stew !

I've been offered the comp for £100 + VAT - wether it is siezed or not ? pot luck I was told - it was still on an accident damaged car when I viewed it - looked like it was well looked after before bump.

might give it a go - I know in summer i get p***** off when it doesn't work

J

[stew]

Jason

Good luck with that one mate, if you get a chance to examine it when it's off the motor, and preferably before you part company with your cash, turn the shaft on the compressor and put your fingers over the outlet hole. You should feel the compression, if not, it 's more than likely siezed

Stew :)