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Old 16th June 2022, 11:23   #1
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I had a very expensive trip to the garage Monday, I thought a belt tensioner was on its way out but it turned out to be a seized a/c compressor. After the cost of replacing the alternator & crankshaft pulley (it was in 2 pieces) I decided not to go for a new compressor.
Does anyone know of a place that could recondition mine, of sell a reconditioned unit with a surcharge? I don't particularly want to pay in excess of £400 for a new one.

Many thanks,

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Old 16th June 2022, 15:19   #2
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For repair Rob you could try this company based near Southampton. They're not brilliant, taking two attempts to replace a shaft seal for me but their rate was reasonable.

A Google search should find you a reconditioned exchange unit or book a mobile specialist to source one for you and fit it.

But before you do anything I'd urge you to be absolutely sure that the diagnosis is correct. A disintegrating crankshaft pulley on the diesel engine is often incorrectly attributed to the air conditioning compressor.

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Old 16th June 2022, 17:33   #3
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Thanks Simon,

I trust thr mechanic, I have been using his serviced pretty much for as long as I've been driving. I didn't mean the crankshaft pulley was broken as a result of the compressor, just that he noticed it had disintegrated. I've actually got it in my shed, there is no rubber left holding the 2 sections together.
I had noticed an issue the Wednesday before the Jubilee Bank holidays, firstly an awful grinding sound. Secondly, driving home I put the a/c on & the battery charge light came on followed by a loss of power steering.

I'll have a look around for a recon unit, if the weather stays lime this I will certainly regret not having a/c!!
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Old 17th June 2022, 09:52   #4
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Hi Robert.
The Freelander 1 compressors fit our cars too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284635973...8AAOSwLr9h8sa-

You could always contact Mickyboy on here see if the as a good second hand one.
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Hi Arctic,

I have already scouted ebay & that particular one is on my list. But yes, I will see about contacting Mickyboy next week

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would be your best bet..second hand is a good option. they are pretty durable things and well made on these cars. not a huge job to change over and you will need a regas any way.worth a punt i think..
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