100 Series aircon compressor rebuild options?

[Gary Stockton]

Looking for advice / leads please. Aircon needs attention (again) - HP hose is fubar and it needs a new condenser, current one has a hole where none should be. I can sort those easily enough...

The challenge is the compressor. When it engages there's a lovely 'grrrr' sound which leads me to believe a bearing is kaput or on its way out, or maybe something else - but in any event something is not right.

Does anyone know if these things can be rebuilt, or if there's a 2nd hand 'good' one about? Price of replacement bits is into mortgage territory, even for non-OEM

 

[TonyP]

Had a similar issue on the 120. Got a replacement from Opioil at the time which was the cheapest I could find. No idea why they sold Aircon compressors

 

[Dave]

In theory a bearing can be replaced, but not usually worth it. If the cylinders or pistons are damaged, its scrap.

 

[Lorin]

I used this company to rebuild the AC compressor on my 80. Much cheaper than a genuine replacement. My compressor wasn’t listed on the website but gave them the part number and they said yes. Automotive Compressor Repairs Ltd+44 (0)1932 571980 - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club].

This was around 4 years ago and still going strong.

 

[Gary Stockton]

Thanks. Spotted their page earlier today so will have a call with them