Re: Spider A/C Compressor bearing, oil pan gasket

[Jarmanhome@domain.elided]

Tony asks in AD v8#92:
"Im getting ready to do some fall repairs to my 91 spider. The Air 
conditioning works great but the compressor bearing is growling. Did any of 
you ever change the bearing ive changed them on other cars in the past, Who  
sells the bearing for this compressor..."
Tony, two years ago I went through this on my '91's Sanden compressor.  I 
knew where to look, and I never did even find a listing for that bearing.  It 
apparently is a locked-in automotive application.   I wound up getting the 
compressor rebuilt, and I couldn't even pry any info out of the A/C shops on 
parts.  I think AlfaBill sells them new for about $350 or so.   That's my 
move next time around, frankly.

Dave Jarman
Lexington KY
USA

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