i recently got a 1st gen b16 swap into an ef (89 civic si), i have been using the a/c copressor that came in the car but its has gone bad on me so i need a new compressor, what newer model compressor that uses R134 refridgerant would bolt onto my b16 with the least modifications? if modifications are nessesary, what would be involved? would my regular ef a/c lined go onto the new compressor??

 

It would be best to give a little more information.

Are you planning on converting to r134 and the car is currently r12?

If the reason is that you feel that it will cost less to charge, then it may not be the total truth when everything is factored in.

If you are converting, then you will need a new dryer that has the correct chemical for r134. You have to install adapters at the two "ports" for r134.

If you convert to a different compressor, you will need a different bracket for it. Plus, as you hinted at, the hoses may not hook up to it.

If you use the same type compressor and convert to 134, you will need to drain all the oil out of it (if used) and use the correct type oil. (I talked to a large AC shop and they said that there wouldn't be any problems with the Sanden compressor working with r134)

I'd recommend you take your old compressor out and have it rebuilt. Then have it re-charged with r12. (replace any o-rings at fittings you open up)

Wes

 

well, the lines are already comverted but when they converted it to r134 the clutch gave out, b/c the compressor is as old as the car (17 yrs). i found brand new compressor on ebay for a 94-2000 civic and my motor came with an a/c bracket but not the compressor, so i was wondering if this compressor would fit onto a 1st gen b16. the compressor comes with a drieyer and oil and is brad new, its is 235 plus shipping. is a rebuild garanteed to last b/c i dont wanna spend any more $$ on a quick fix, i paid the a/c guy 280 to ptch up the leaks and rerooute my a/c lines, convert it and fill it with r134, he even chaned the o rings.

 

I can't say if that E-bay compressor would fit on your original B16 bracket, but even at that there are issues in regards to if your hoses will hook up to the compressor (I wouldn't trust somebody on E-bay to admit if he knows or not).

One thing that is real spooky is that even if the hoses bolt up, the area that retains the 0-ring varies. In other words, it may look to fine, but not really seal correctly.

I'd recommend going by Autozone and see if their re-built compressors have a life time warranty and if so just buy one. (I'd keep quiet about it running 134)

Wes