Not 100% sure, but the the part numbers for each are different. Although I do not know what exact about them differs.
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i think something with the mounting differes.
i have a compressor from i believe a 95 in my basement...
i have a compressor from i believe a 95 in my basement...
Thank you both. I'm away from home right now and saw the compressor at a wrecking yard and wondered about picking it up for my 95. I guess I'll wait to double check what's on the aero.
I may have one for you if they total my aero.
A Sanden SD709 is a compressor that uses R-12 refrigerant and mineral oil for lubrication. (R-12 has been discontinued for many years now. It is still available, but very expensive.)
The Sanden compressor used on later model 9000's (starting in late 1992) is a SD7H15. This compressor uses R134a refrigerant and PAG oil.
There is a difference in displacement between the compressors. They are both 7 cylinders, but the SD709 is 90cc, and the SD7H15 is 150cc.
The mounting brackets are also different. The SD7H15 mounts with 3 bolts longitudinally, while the 709 mounts with 2 bolts (I believe) laterally.
The hose connections are different between the two compressors.
And lastly, the SD709 uses a V-belt for drive, while the SD7H15 used a multi-groove belt.
Correction - the V-belt was only on the 2.0 engine. The 2.3 switched to the multi-groove belt.
So the SD709 will not work on your 95.
Michael
The Sanden compressor used on later model 9000's (starting in late 1992) is a SD7H15. This compressor uses R134a refrigerant and PAG oil.
There is a difference in displacement between the compressors. They are both 7 cylinders, but the SD709 is 90cc, and the SD7H15 is 150cc.
The mounting brackets are also different. The SD7H15 mounts with 3 bolts longitudinally, while the 709 mounts with 2 bolts (I believe) laterally.
The hose connections are different between the two compressors.
And lastly, the SD709 uses a V-belt for drive, while the SD7H15 used a multi-groove belt.
Correction - the V-belt was only on the 2.0 engine. The 2.3 switched to the multi-groove belt.
So the SD709 will not work on your 95.
Michael
Hey Michael, thank you so much for your detailed response! That was very helpful. I guess the car I saw must be an early 92. Too bad.
drewz airflow se I'm so sorry about your aero. Hope it all works out for you.
drewz airflow se I'm so sorry about your aero. Hope it all works out for you.
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