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Hi all,
I was gloating the other day about my cheap 97 FPT CSE, but there is an issue I've found.
The guy I bought it off said that the reason that the serp belt did not go round the A/C compressor was just that the previous owner had thrown a fan belt and all he could find was a non A/C belt and hadn't been bothered to fit the correct one.
I knew exactly what he meant as I used that trick when my first Saab 9000, a 93 CDE compressor seized.
Anyway, I had already bought the car on ebay, and the compressor idler pulley seemed to turn smoothly so I was happy enough as even if the compressor was toast, I now have 2 spares cars with working compressors.
Incredibly, I didn't notice that the compressor on my "new" car is a Sanden and my 2 other cars (95 and 96 CSE Autos) were both fitted with Seiko compressors.
I should ask - the Sanden seemed a lot stiffer to turn the clutch by hand (remember the belt is not running on it) than both the Seikos, is it fair to assume the Sanden is dead or are they just stiffer to turn?
Another clue was that BOTH the mounting nuts that secure the top and bottom of the Sanden to the engine are missing, which suggests to me the act of someone who gave up, fitted the non A/c belt and couldn't be bothered putting the bolts back on.
Assuming the Sanden is dead, can I swap the Seiko from one of my other cars and what do I need to watch out for as the hoses look a bit different.
ALL cars are running R134a BTW
Thanks guys
Andy (West London)
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