Paulie Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Hi all, I've just been told that my ageing 1993 Jap Import N/A Auto MKIV that I've spent what seems a lifetime restoring needs an A/C compressor. The existing one has seized apparently......right as it was ready to come home to me (after 8 years). Toyota are able to get a remanufactured one from Europe at a cost of £700+, and that doesn't include the clutch. There are also Toyota dealers in the US that have the correct part (checked with local dealer), but to get the compressor, clutch, taxes and postage.....I'm still looking at the £700-800 mark. I've seen this Denso model on eBay (US seller), and it claims to fit my 1993 N/A Auto, but I'd rather know if it in fact does fit before I lash out cash and have it shipped. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392587275308 Does anyone know if this might fit my car? Has anyone experience of buying these items for theirs? Or, does anyone have a compressor for sale, or even, does anyone know if they can be refurbished here in the UK? I guess they can but I've no idea where to go. Sorry for lots of questions...... Thanks in advance for all your help. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I'd check that Denso recommendation as I have seen the 471-1205 sold as the one to buy. I think that comes with the clutch so maybe that is the difference? You can do the leg work researching it, I'm off to the pub in a few minutes. Here are a couple of links https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/denso,4711205,a/c+compressor,6628 https://www.mvpmotorsports.com/denso/denso-a/c-compressor/4711205/i-2245440.aspx I have a RA discount code for a 5% discount giving a delivered duty paid price of around £250 for a new compressor by the time your credit car applies a foreign transaction fee. Code is 178002326162134790 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 (edited) Thanks Rider, that looks like just the thing I need. Thanks for the code too.....every little certainly helps. Paul Edited July 2, 2021 by Paulie Added a thanks for discount code. (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 3, 2021 Share Posted July 3, 2021 The correct Denso part is 471-1205 and that is for a complete unit. These are about £320 imported via eBay, although you might get one cheaper elsewhere. Denso link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 3, 2021 Author Share Posted July 3, 2021 Thank you so much, I've picked up one from RockAuto along with an A/C drier. I also managed to get a Denso condenser from eBay (new). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 You aren’t going to believe it. I bought the compressor and ac drier from Rock Auto in the US. Postage was around £28 and it was delivered today with no import fees. Incredible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That is a result. I did the same. I hope I'm as lucky as you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 Let’s hope so! I also have an evaporator coming from them although that was a separate order altogether. I’ve my fingers crossed for a speedy delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 I received the pump and ac drier from the US quicker than parts I’ve bought in the UK. Just crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 I had a look at my old A/C compressor the other day and the plate referred to in the other thread comes of with four bolts. It's a simple swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Paulie said: I received the pump and ac drier from the US quicker than parts I’ve bought in the UK. Just crazy! I've been waiting since Feb for parts from Steve Manley at Oxford Toyota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, mwilkinson said: I had a look at my old A/C compressor the other day and the plate referred to in the other thread comes of with four bolts. It's a simple swap. That’s a relief! The new pump comes with new gaskets to use with the swapped plate too (I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, mwilkinson said: I've been waiting since Feb for parts from Steve Manley at Oxford Toyota. That’s dire!!! How come so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 Pic of new compressor with gaskets in a bag, hanging from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) The install instructions seem to indicate that you install the original plate. The plate on the mew compressor is the ‘shipping plate’. Edited July 7, 2021 by Paulie (see edit history) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 36 minutes ago, Paulie said: That’s dire!!! How come so long? No idea. Just constant back orders. It's only 9 bolts to be fair, but I know other people on here have got them from other suppliers whilst I've been waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 33 minutes ago, Paulie said: The install instructions seem to indicate that you install the original plate. The plate on the mew compressor is the ‘shipping plate’. Makes sense. So the pump is the same for all markets, with a requirement to simply replace the cover plate. Thanks for clarifying this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Paulie said: You aren’t going to believe it. I bought the compressor and ac drier from Rock Auto in the US. Postage was around £28 and it was delivered today with no import fees. Incredible. The £28 included the 3.5% duty, your invoice will show the VAT also taken. So the price you paid is delivered duty paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share Posted July 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, rider said: The £28 included the 3.5% duty, your invoice will show the VAT also taken. So the price you paid is delivered duty paid. Just amazing. Great service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 9 hours ago, Paulie said: That’s dire!!! How come so long? I've been waiting since October from a US turbo supplier lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Noz said: I've been waiting since October from a US turbo supplier lol.. Thats a nightmare!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 7:51 PM, Paulie said: You aren’t going to believe it. I bought the compressor and ac drier from Rock Auto in the US. Postage was around £28 and it was delivered today with no import fees. Incredible. Just had my compressor delivered today, ordered Wednesday last week, no import fees to pay. Happy with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Just now, jim_supra said: Just had my compressor delivered today, ordered Wednesday last week, no import fees to pay. Happy with that! Well done, I didn't have any import fees either. A stroke of luck. I just had an evaporator core delivered today with no import fees either. I think that it is just a random thing where they check and charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 3 hours ago, jim_supra said: Just had my compressor delivered today, ordered Wednesday last week, no import fees to pay. Happy with that! Did you order that from Rock Auto too? I ordered mine last Sunday and it hasn't arrived. I also located and bought an new original Supra RHD evaporator. It was on eBay, there are a few more available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, mwilkinson said: Did you order that from Rock Auto too? I ordered mine last Sunday and it hasn't arrived. I also located and bought an new original Supra RHD evaporator. It was on eBay, there are a few more available. Yes, I ordered from Rock Auto. The compressor took a few days, the evaporator took just over a week. Cool. If the evaporator I bought doesn’t fit, I’ll hunt down one on eBay. im hoping it might because mine’s a 1993 and I understand that they changed evaporators in around Oct 1994. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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