Messaggero
Thank you J. That may be a possibility...if they support the E36 cars over there. Otherwise I can hop on 318ti.org and see if anyone has one there I suppose. I was originally thinking that a rebuilt/re-manufactured unit would be the best way to go, hence my not going that route (yet). That may be the best option though, depending on what is available. Either that or a big block of ice that I can put in front of the air vents in the cabin.Originally Posted by johnrando
Boss
Oh, forgot it was for E36!
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Messaggero
HAHA, no worries. Just one of 'dem cars with a propeller up on da hood!
Big Earner
My buddy said he would be able to look around to find one. If you want me to give him the go ahead I can. I'm pretty sure he's gonna check junkyards.
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Messaggero
Rob, that is extremely kind and generous. The issue with the existing compressor on the car is that it is just getting a bit tired from what I can tell after years of trusted service, though it does still work - just not as well as it used to. It does not get cold like it used to, and the compressor often sounds like a coffee peculator when I shut off the car. With that in mind, I am really wondering if I am better off trying to get a decent rebuilt unit that should be good to go for a few years. I have purchased used parts before and they have worked well, but with the compressor I am wondering if it would be better to go rebuilt?
Enforcer
I get the coffee percolator sound every time when shutting off my E36 M3. If your compressor isn't locked up, I'd look into a recharge or possible other issue if you haven't already done so. The A/C works amazing in my M3, even with the 105 degree temps yesterday.
With a past E36 M3 sedan a few years ago, I went the eBay rebuilt route and had very good luck with that, but of course ymmv.
Big Earner
You might as well go aftermarket. Just make sure to read reviews on whatever it is you are about to buy. Rebuilt = way more $
Soldier
sorry for the late reply. It was from the 6cyl M54.
Messaggero
Thanks to all for the thoughts & ideas. Leaning towards a rebuilt Behr unit. Def. will check out reliability first though.
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