AC Compressor source

I need a new AC compressor, thus far NAPA cant find one thats got the right clutch and pully system, Autozone cant tell for sure, those are my two choices in town, Rock Auto doesnt list a compressor for this application, I didnt check SJs yet. Its a simple, plentiful Sanden SD 508, but has a two groove V belt clutch whereas everything Ive found either has a serpentine belt or no clutch at all. I can get a compressor and clutch separately through NAPA but it's 2x as expensive ($500++).

Alternatively, does anyone know what is involved converting to a serpentine system? All new accessories obviously but what else? Is there a kit? Ive seen one 258 with a serpentine system, he said it came with the Mopar EFI system, mine nor anyone else I know with MOPAR efi has it...

I do have one that appears to be right but I was using it as an air compressor and I wonder if it will last in the AC system after having been used on just air. If I were to use the used compressor what oil belongs in it? I converted it to R 134 several years ago and dont recall (if I ever knew)

Thanks all

If you do convert to the serpentine system, be sure to get the other water pump with impeller that goes the other direction.

You're looking for this?




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Yes but with flared hose fittings. I ordered on of those and will see if i can find pipe to flare adapters, assuming those are pipe thread fittings

Thanks Kim, if i get there i will though at this point its unlikely

Just get new hoses made with the o ring fittings.

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looks like I'll have to do that, thanks

I would recommend contacting Jeep Air in Ocala, Florida: jeepair.com

dobie315 said:

I would recommend contacting Jeep Air in Ocala, Florida: jeepair.com

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Thanks, they didnt have the right compressor either, i just had new hoses made, shockingly expensive!

Where did you get them made, and how much were they?

A few years back I had the compressor to upper condensor hose made at Oreilly's and it was about $20.

Now I have an A/C system to go in my Tan CJ and nobody around here makes hoses (that Oreilly's is about 5 hours from me, and who knows if they still make hoses).

I had them made at PECO in Albuquerque, they were the closest I could find where I could be sure the ends were right, and they were just over $200 for the pair.... Ridiculous, had i thought to ask before they made them I wouldnt have had them made but since I didnt, I figured I was stuck with them. Ive since seen DIY kits for a lot less, but not $20.

I make A/C hoses all the time..

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mysunnshine said:

I make A/C hoses all the time..

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I wish Phoenix were closer than Abq, its ridiculous i have 100 m trip, each way, to get hoses made...

trust said:

Ive since seen DIY kits for a lot less, but not $20.

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Well, that was the little short hose from compressor to condensor, and it was about 10 years ago.

The local NAPA makes hydralic hoses for farmers, but no A/C hoses anymore.