1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Need to buy a new A/C Compressor

  1. Way Motor Works

    Way Motor Works New Member

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    #2 Way Motor Works, Sep 12, 2011
    We have a couple good used compressors if you'd be interested.
     
  2. mdbsat

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    #3 mdbsat, Sep 13, 2011
    I would be very interested as I need to buy this ASAP. The heat is killing me. Send me any info you can. Thank you.
     
  3. RayanMX

    RayanMX New Member

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    #4 RayanMX, Sep 13, 2011
    So the lesson learned here is NOT to use just any AC fluid/dye out there?

    What would be the recommended one other than the one on de Stealership? Preferably some brand on Autozone, Pep Boys or O'Reilly

    Thanks!
     
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    mdbsat New Member

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    #5 mdbsat, Sep 13, 2011
    I cannot blame the AC recharge kit on the destruction of my AC Condenser. Maybe I put too much, or did something else wrong. All I know is I used a can of this and the next day my car only blew hot air.

    I am not sure what you're referring to as far as the dye goes. The shop put the die and freon in to check for leaks but since my condenser didn't engage it was all moot.

    Many on this forum and north american motoring know much more about this stuff than I do. All I know is that a person at O'Reilly's Auto and at the dealership told me NEVER to use the recharge kits with any sort of sealant. Who knows, all I know is I am dying in the heat and need to buy a reasonably priced unit asap. $950 for the condenser at the dealership. :cryin:

    EDIT: So does anyone have thoughts on what I asked in the OP?
     
  5. mini_racer

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    #6 mini_racer, Sep 13, 2011
    Sorry, no experience with non OEM compressors. However for some OEM options just go to Ebay motors and search for 'mini Cooper AC compressor' and you will get some options. Plenty of reman compressors that look pretty damn new. Good Luck.