As I was doing research on getting a replacement ac compressor for my D1 300tdi, I learned a lot about Nippondenso ac compressors. In a nutshell, the 10PA17C it uses is very common. There are basic differences such as a few different mounting point options, manifolds, and different pulleys. However they are alll very similar. Here is the one I found closest to the original: DENSO Auto Parts A/C Compressor 471-1349. It has the correct mounting points and manifold. The pulley is a 4 groove but I cant say for certain it is back far enough.
It is listed for a 94-96 Jaguar XJ12 6.0L-V12. However, I found a new one for a mid 90s BMW 3 series on eBay, Denso number 471-1114 for $90 shipped. I had to use the manifold and pulley from my old compressor but everything else was a match, even the clutch parts (except the pulley). Well, I did splice the connector plug. I also pressed out the new bearing from the BMW pulley and installed it in the old pulley. It was an extremely easy job even with the extra swapping around.
I would have had the whole job done last Saturday afternoon if I had not forgotten I left the new belt at our other place (too far to go retrieve) and if I had known the Freon cans as of May last year have a smaller threaded port than my old piercing valve fits. Why would they change that? It would have been done last weekend if any parts store in town had the belt.
The V8 compressors are also Nippondenso 10PA17C but the manifold, clutch pulley, and front mounting points are different. However, the same basic compressor can be found on other vehicles. Although, as easy as that one is to find specified for a D1, I doubt it is worth the trouble looking around. However, if the only problem is a seal leak, they are very easy to disassemble and replace all the seals. You can get a seal kit for less than $20. A new pulley bearing can be had for $15.
It is listed for a 94-96 Jaguar XJ12 6.0L-V12. However, I found a new one for a mid 90s BMW 3 series on eBay, Denso number 471-1114 for $90 shipped. I had to use the manifold and pulley from my old compressor but everything else was a match, even the clutch parts (except the pulley). Well, I did splice the connector plug. I also pressed out the new bearing from the BMW pulley and installed it in the old pulley. It was an extremely easy job even with the extra swapping around.
I would have had the whole job done last Saturday afternoon if I had not forgotten I left the new belt at our other place (too far to go retrieve) and if I had known the Freon cans as of May last year have a smaller threaded port than my old piercing valve fits. Why would they change that? It would have been done last weekend if any parts store in town had the belt.
The V8 compressors are also Nippondenso 10PA17C but the manifold, clutch pulley, and front mounting points are different. However, the same basic compressor can be found on other vehicles. Although, as easy as that one is to find specified for a D1, I doubt it is worth the trouble looking around. However, if the only problem is a seal leak, they are very easy to disassemble and replace all the seals. You can get a seal kit for less than $20. A new pulley bearing can be had for $15.
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