Old Question AC Compressor

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Glenda
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Old Question AC Compressor

Post by Glenda » Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:54 am

Hi cannot find answer on searches. Need a replacement ac compressor for 1996 V6. Can I buy one being sold from a diesel same age? Thanks
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Re: Old Question AC Compressor

Post by mikeWalsall » Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:24 am

From loking through old posts like ..

http://igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/view ... or#p597074

The V6 A/C compressor is different to the diesel ..
JAL Mushroom roof,12/240v, fridge, cooker, sink, LPG V6 .. (written off @ £5500 Nov 2016)
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Re: Old Question AC Compressor

Post by Simon Jones » Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:47 am

The pulley on the V6 is designed for a flat grooved belt whereas the diesel uses a V-belt.

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Your best bet is to contact someone like George at BongoSpares with the part number from yours to see of he has one in stock. There are multiple part numbers so it's vital to get one that's the same.

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Re: Old Question AC Compressor

Post by Glenda » Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:08 am

Thanks to both of you. I can now proceed.
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