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tucsonjwt · 06-03-2017, 03:33 PM

My local a/c shop recommends a Sanden compressor and a new parallel flow condensor, plus all of the normal replacement parts (orifice tube, drier, etc.).
Alma Products makes "new" A6 compressors, and they claim to have fixed the problem of the compressor throwing oil. You can visit their website and find the details. A6 compressors are still used on heavy equipment and farm machinery, probably because of the greater cooling ability than the Sandens. The new Alma A6s are compatible with 134A refrigerant.

The A6 on my 83 has a knocking piston, but since I can still get adequate cooling from the old A6 with a slightly higher idle speed, I am keeping it as is.

06-03-2017, 03:33 PM	#7
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: AC Compressor My local a/c shop recommends a Sanden compressor and a new parallel flow condensor, plus all of the normal replacement parts (orifice tube, drier, etc.). Alma Products makes "new" A6 compressors, and they claim to have fixed the problem of the compressor throwing oil. You can visit their website and find the details. A6 compressors are still used on heavy equipment and farm machinery, probably because of the greater cooling ability than the Sandens. The new Alma A6s are compatible with 134A refrigerant. The A6 on my 83 has a knocking piston, but since I can still get adequate cooling from the old A6 with a slightly higher idle speed, I am keeping it as is.