Anyone change the '06-up Visteon A/C compressor to a Sanden compressor used in the '05-earlier models? It seems like the Sanden is a better compressor and holds up better. Having bad luck with dealer supplied compressors, about to swap in a rebuilt compressor from a local guy we deal with.

Original compressor was leaking out the front seal. Replaced at ~120k miles with a compressor from the dealer. That one lasted about 1000 miles, the front seal took a dump. The parts guy said that was a common problem with that revision and I got the next revision. That one worked great for about 12k miles and it started leaking oil between the two halves.

Tobin

 

Sanden's are being used for engine driven air compressors; I know since I have one on my '08.

I'd say go ahead and do it.




-Kris

 

Did a replacement with the Sanden unit once and had good luck. Kept that truck for two years after and no failures. Watch alignment as it is critical--good straight edge tells the tale.