The air conditioning compressor on my 08 plate is leaking oil and on its way out. The local dealer has quoted £1200 just for the part - even more expensive than I had feared. A lot to spend to fix a fairly discretionary system!

Has anyone got any experience of fitting a reconditioned compressor and/or recommendations of reputable suppliers? Breakage is also an option though I’d hesitate to fit an aged replacement part.

Thanks.

I’d fit a used or get yours fixed. Keep in mind you will need someone licensed to empty the refridgerant (i think)

it must be a shared part?

Thanks a lot for the advice. Looks like the import option is well worth a look.

Second hand compressors are less than £100 on eBay. Well worth a punt not a difficult job to change, just need to get the alternator out of the way etc.

Will need to discharge/decompress the system mind.

Mine went so bought a second hand one from interstellar off eBay. That seized on the way home from the Nurburgring and caused a fooking hassle.

Got another from eBay... from some Eastern European country can’t remember which.

Easy to replace with two hoses and 4 bolts.

You’ll you need to add some new oils to the suction port when replacing. Then just vac out and add new R134a.

Both replacements were about £100 from memory.