Ferrari Mailing List: Re: 308 A/C repairs

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Rick wrote:
I am looking for the correct, generic replacement part
for my '79 308GTB's A/C receiver-drier.  I have found
a source for NEW York compressors (US$315) so I can
rebuild my A/C without conversion to a modern
compressor.  Yea, I can already sense the testarone in
the air.  "Take the damn thing off like a real man.
It's just dead weight."  But I live in Houston, Texas
where we have two seasons; Summer and Almost Summer.
And the 308 has a greenhouse for a cockpit.  If the
A/C doesn't work, I don't drive the car.
So back to the theme-topic.  Any of you done A/C work
recently who could direct me toward a parts supplier?

        I assume you're trying to beat the price of a correct Ferrari part 
(like $300 @ ItalianCarParts.com)?  Do you have any automotive A/C 
suppliers/parts houses in the area?  Up here, I'd just drop into Northwest 
Air Conditioning with the old part and see if they can match it up with one 
that is the right dimensions and has the correct fittings.
        A Goggle search shows these in Houston: http://tcw-us.com and 
http://alamoautoair.com
        These guys (www.discountacparts.com) show an accumulator/dryer for 
$35.  Search for Ferrari 308, click on York "Compressor".  Shows a picture 
of the item so you can verify if it's correct.
        There are brackets available to mount a modern Sanden 507 
compressor on a York bracket.  This is one.  It's on a <gasp> Porsche site.

<http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/911M/POR_911M_VENTac_pg5.htm>

        One on eBay:

<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=180222363070>
        A Google search of YORK SANDEN ADAPTER gave a number of 
results.  Don't know if these brackets will work in just any car or if they 
are specific to certain models.

        The pulley needs to line up, the compressor size needs to be 
matched to the rest of the system and your hoses would need to match up to 
the ports on the Sanden compressor as well.
        I recently completely rebuilt the A/C system in my Golf.  Bought a 
vacuum pump so I can charge the system myself using cans of R-12 (14oz cans 
for $20 on eBay).  Also bought a A/C crimp tool so I can make my own hoses.

Todd
Seattle,WA
'86 GTI, Red of course. (exciting racey car)  268,000 miles
'87 Golf, Polar Silver. (boring work car)     649,000 miles <- Yeah, baby!
http://www.pureluckdesign.com <-Ferrari & VW stuff

Re: 308 A/C repairs	<– Date –> <– Thread –>
From: Todd Walke (racertodracertodd.com)
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:07:21 -0700 (PDT)