I'm trying to get a AC compressor...finally lol...and the few people i've talked to said there should be a tag on top of the compressor stating which one it is...

I've checked it, and two diff. mechanics checked and to no avail they can't see a tag...they're Honda heads so to speak so they are not sure what is in there.

Curious if one you all could tell me if there's any certain ways to tell visually on which type I have so I know which one to buy?

I appreciate all of your help

 

Call the dealership, give them your vin, and ask for the part number for the ac compressor.

 

You need to give some details about your car.

 

I apologize for such a late response...job and other things keep me busy

the car is a 1995 Honda Civic EX...it has been swapped w/a b16a2...as far as I know they kept the old stuff in there..I posted about needing a new compressor before, but recently found out there are two different types of ac compressors that this year had....at least that's what the junkyards are telling me...

ps-I hate being so new to Honda lol..blah

 

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no love on this thread I see lol..****

 

you have a b swap. you need a sohc a/c commpressor mated on a P7J a/c bracket (honda CRV) or a dohc del sol a/c bracket

 

yeah I know, but they're telling me there are two different types of compressors for the ex? Doesn't make much sense to me, but i've gotten that from three different people..

 

Remove the old compressor, clean it, and carefully inspect the case. There should be a manufacturere's name and model number on it, and most likely a serial number as well. That's a R-134a system, so you shouldn't have too much trouble fixing it. R-12 systems are a little different story.

Most importantly, if you are replacing the compressor, make sure that you remove the receiver/drier and expansion valve, and have the system flushed. Then replace the receiver/drier and expansion valve with new parts.

Otherwise you'll just be recirculating bits of the old compressor through your system and it will trash your new compressor in short order.

 

alright cool...thanks for the response..I appreciate it