Anybody know where to get an air con compressor?

Eoin2 · Jan 18th, 2013, 00:00

Yes, for that rarest of rare options, air con. It's for a late GLT which (may) need a compressor to get operational again. Imagine the luxury...air conditioning in a 240!

eBay has one but its a ridiculous price, anybody know where I might get one at a reasonable cost?

Thanks..

wooble · Jan 18th, 2013, 01:38

The US or Australia would probably be your best bet, AC was standard fit over there. Shipping and customs will obviously cost more, but the saving over the UK compressor may be worth it.

DW42 · Jan 18th, 2013, 03:38

Does your AC use R134a? The AC in my 1990 model was designed for R12 refrigerant, which is illegal now. Luckily, the previous owner had it converted to R134a. One thing I noticed about my Aussie 240 aircon is that it's different to the ones fitted to US 240s.

If yours has a receiver/dryer behind the driver's side headlight like an Aussie 240 you can briefly test the function of the compressor by connecting the wires at the receiver dryer, and turning on the car and AC switch. Then have a look and see whether the compressor engages -- but don't leave it on any longer than you have to to check its operation. There's a test to check functionality of the dash AC switch using the ECU system on LH2.4 injected cars.

Good luck! I love my AC.

crogthomas · Jan 18th, 2013, 11:05

Is it possible to use a compressor from a 940 model? It's the same engine so should fit?

Eoin2 · Jan 19th, 2013, 19:10

Many thanks, there's some good info. It's a car which I'm getting shortly. Gone to get diagnosed but the compressor is suspected. eBay ones asking £250 which is way too much. 9 series unit a good suggestion.. I will have a dig see if I can get some parts cross reference info.
Thanks for the description if how to test the compressor as well! I am of course hoping its needed a dose of gas and that's it but somehow I think not...!

Looks like r134 conversion basically means a sticker saying 'r134a' and the filler valves need an adaptor to a different size (which is a legal not a tech requirement). Believe filling the R12 system with R134 (assuming legal stuff taken care of) works well enough without further modifications.

DW42 · Jan 19th, 2013, 21:01

I believe that r12 and r134a are very incompatible -- so all traces of r12 must be purged from the system. There was (is?) a kit from volvo for the conversion, which includes new seals and a new dryer/receiver. In the US some people use a propane-based refrigerant instead of r12, which you can put straight in without any modifications, but which is much more flammable than CFC refrigerants. I don't know if you can get it in the UK -- pretty sure you can't get it delivered on a plane though!

john h · Jan 20th, 2013, 08:11

I used this to convert the gas in my 1986 Mercedes, and the aircon still works fine 2 years later.

http://www.launchtech.co.uk/parts-co...FW3MtAodpEUA0Q

As for the 240 compressor, I have not researched in detail Eion, but I have definitely seen compressors listed for 'Volvo 240/740/940', so there is a high likelihood that the one on my/your car is not unique to the 240.

I do think it will need another compressor because it sometimes makes a noise similar to a worn water pump, which stops for a while if a couple of drops of oil are dripped down the back of the pulley. Not had time to investigate further

John

coughlanc · Jan 20th, 2013, 08:38

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-240-...item4d071c5e5d

Eoin2 · Jan 20th, 2013, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by coughlanc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-240-...item4d071c5e5d

That's the one I saw. £249 is a little rich for me, but many thanks for the link. The part number there might be useful as a cross reference to a 740/940 unit.

John, thanks again. Not had time to research myself apart from eBay, it would be great news if its common to a 740/940 as that means a used unit may be a possibility.

Off now to check John's red 245 turbo thread.

coughlanc · Jan 25th, 2013, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eoin2

That's the one I saw. £249 is a little rich for me, but many thanks for the link. The part number there might be useful as a cross reference to a 740/940 unit.

John, thanks again. Not had time to research myself apart from eBay, it would be great news if its common to a 740/940 as that means a used unit may be a possibility.

Off now to check John's red 245 turbo thread.

Don't blame ya. Little steep

Jan 18th, 2013, 00:00	#1
Eoin2 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2016 22:46 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Billingshurst	Anybody know where to get an air con compressor? Yes, for that rarest of rare options, air con. It's for a late GLT which (may) need a compressor to get operational again. Imagine the luxury...air conditioning in a 240! eBay has one but its a ridiculous price, anybody know where I might get one at a reasonable cost? Thanks..

Jan 18th, 2013, 01:38	#2
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	The US or Australia would probably be your best bet, AC was standard fit over there. Shipping and customs will obviously cost more, but the saving over the UK compressor may be worth it. __________________ Click to see 240 parts I want to give you money for!

Jan 18th, 2013, 03:38	#3
DW42 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2022 04:41 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Currumbin, Queensland	Does your AC use R134a? The AC in my 1990 model was designed for R12 refrigerant, which is illegal now. Luckily, the previous owner had it converted to R134a. One thing I noticed about my Aussie 240 aircon is that it's different to the ones fitted to US 240s. If yours has a receiver/dryer behind the driver's side headlight like an Aussie 240 you can briefly test the function of the compressor by connecting the wires at the receiver dryer, and turning on the car and AC switch. Then have a look and see whether the compressor engages -- but don't leave it on any longer than you have to to check its operation. There's a test to check functionality of the dash AC switch using the ECU system on LH2.4 injected cars. Good luck! I love my AC. __________________ Present: 1990 240GL saloon, 1992 240 estate Past: 1988 240GL; 1971 144DL; 1972 145DL

Jan 19th, 2013, 19:10	#5
Eoin2 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2016 22:46 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Billingshurst	Many thanks, there's some good info. It's a car which I'm getting shortly. Gone to get diagnosed but the compressor is suspected. eBay ones asking £250 which is way too much. 9 series unit a good suggestion.. I will have a dig see if I can get some parts cross reference info. Thanks for the description if how to test the compressor as well! I am of course hoping its needed a dose of gas and that's it but somehow I think not...! Looks like r134 conversion basically means a sticker saying 'r134a' and the filler valves need an adaptor to a different size (which is a legal not a tech requirement). Believe filling the R12 system with R134 (assuming legal stuff taken care of) works well enough without further modifications. Last edited by Eoin2; Jan 19th, 2013 at 19:20.

Jan 19th, 2013, 21:01	#6
DW42 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2022 04:41 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Currumbin, Queensland	I believe that r12 and r134a are very incompatible -- so all traces of r12 must be purged from the system. There was (is?) a kit from volvo for the conversion, which includes new seals and a new dryer/receiver. In the US some people use a propane-based refrigerant instead of r12, which you can put straight in without any modifications, but which is much more flammable than CFC refrigerants. I don't know if you can get it in the UK -- pretty sure you can't get it delivered on a plane though! __________________ Present: 1990 240GL saloon, 1992 240 estate Past: 1988 240GL; 1971 144DL; 1972 145DL

Jan 18th, 2013, 11:05	#4
crogthomas Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:38 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire, UK	Is it possible to use a compressor from a 940 model? It's the same engine so should fit?

Jan 20th, 2013, 08:11	#7
john h VOC Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 19:20 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	I used this to convert the gas in my 1986 Mercedes, and the aircon still works fine 2 years later. http://www.launchtech.co.uk/parts-co...FW3MtAodpEUA0Q As for the 240 compressor, I have not researched in detail Eion, but I have definitely seen compressors listed for 'Volvo 240/740/940', so there is a high likelihood that the one on my/your car is not unique to the 240. I do think it will need another compressor because it sometimes makes a noise similar to a worn water pump, which stops for a while if a couple of drops of oil are dripped down the back of the pulley. Not had time to investigate further John __________________ XX

Jan 20th, 2013, 08:38	#8
coughlanc Senior Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2019 22:26 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sheerness, Kent	http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLVO-240-...item4d071c5e5d

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