I need to replace the A/C compressor. Like every other BMW part, it's gold plated and costs a freaking fortune! Does anyone know of a used one taken out to save weight, or from a wrecked car?

This might be the last time I make a major repair. Last year it was a supercharger bearing. This year front end suspension parts. You HAVE to have a really good paying job to own these cars (as in not construction unless you're a developer, even then nowadays).

Please PM me if you can help.

 

*crickets chirping* bump

 

You can buy remanfactured/rebuilt ones on line for lots less than oem.
Have you posted/searched on the marketplace?!
I know it is a stupid question, but heck, why not!?
Check any wrecking yards for "used" compressors?

 

If you want used, there's plenty on ebay for $150 or so. Here's the link to one of them. I also have a link to a online store that has OEM AC Compressor replacements for $380 (You get $80 back when you send them your old one) so $300. It's on my favorites list at home, I'll post it tonight.

Here's the slightly used one on ebay for $150.00.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/02-03-04-05-06-07...item483ae14e21

Hope this helps.

Cheers

 

If the wifes car needs a compressor, I was going to give these guys a shot (I am a gambler by nature.)

They have good feedback, and include a drier which is needed if the system is empty, but always a good thing to replace.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=220613368904

I can't say anymore than that, but at less than $275 after your $30 core refund, it seems to be worth a shot.

 

Check with WMW, they have some parts MINIs and may be able to help you.

 

Thanks everyone!

 

Any luck finding a used AC compressor? I need one also.

 

I'm on my second one. Found out the low speed fan resistor was burnt.

BTW has anyone sourced the compressor magnetic clutch only?

 

I've purchased several AC compressor kits from this Ebay store. They aren't the cheapest but have new units. If your strapped for cash go with the used.

 

Guys, when you do change your compressor, don't forget to also change the filter or drier. Some ebay sellers will send you the complete kit with the fluid included.

Good luck

 

Amjer has a good question above... Do we know it's the compressor or just the clutch assembly. These clutches wear out and won't engage the compressor, hence the "need" for a new compressor. It might save all of alot of $'s to just replace the clutch when the compressor is good but won't engaged. Anyone know the price for just the clutch?

 

When I did mine last summer I tried really hard to source the clutch alone and couldn't find one. If it is available separately it will save you a bunch of money. Hopefully you are more successful finding one than I was.

Rich

 

I don't know if this helps, but here is my story.

I picked up my mini from a dodge dealer 3 weeks ago.(my wife works there)
anywho's.... They let me keep it overnight, and I completed the paper work the next day. after signing the ....dotted line... and I went home to pick up a check stub and the other random car buying stuff. on the way back to the dealership the A/C went out... I talked to my wife's boss when I got back, and told him my problems. he said he would take care of it.

5 days later they replaced my A/C compressor free of charge, but the "ticket" did go bye my wife's desk for the "charge" it was $645.00 some odd dollars ( I didn't pay a cent)... so basically what I am saying is that some random dodge dealer paid less than $175.00 for the part and the rest was labor.... so if some random dodge dealer can pick up a a/c for 175$ and replace...... well. I hope my story helps.

 

I got a rebuilt for $300 with shipping. Their warranty required the installation of supplied drier. So far so good!

 

Hi all, I have replaced the AC Compressor on my 2004 MINI Cooper S .

I decided not to get a used AC compressor. Reasoning is this. If these specific compressors have a tendacy to fail, who knows what life is left on a used.

Therefore, I went with an OEM Delphi rebuilt AC Compressor. (Link below)
The kit contained a (rebuilt AC Compressor, New drier, set of O rings, and a bottle of oil) for $284 + shipping. I paid $7 extra for expeditied shipping because of approaching travels. The kit did Not include an expansion valve.

The kit arrive well packed, and in Like-new condition.

I found an independent guy in the Minneapolis area who did the install in 3 hours. (evac, flushed the lines, AC compressor, drier, and recharge) He found that the old compressor had a failed coil on the front that didn't spin when engaged. Therefore, the compressor didn't break up, just quit working.

Note: The mechanic checked the integrity of the rebuilt compressor before he started the install, just incase. . . Checked out fine. He also cleaned and reused the expansion valve.

The AC works great! Still a new part to the car. I have driven for one week/3000 miles with no sign of a problem.

Thanks to "oxybluecoop" for pointing me in this direction, and the link. I appreciate the help.

Here's the link I used.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123

 

So how did the delphi compressor work for you? I`m going through the same problem.

 

It was still working when I traded up.