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**pgc** · 09-13-2022, 11:54 AM

Looking for new a6 ac compressor.

**chewychevy67** · 09-13-2022, 12:23 PM

I bought a original style one from these guys a few years ago. http://www.almaproducts.com/products/ac-compressors

**chevmn** · 09-13-2022, 12:54 PM

Check Rock Auto for part number 57052 . It appears they still sell a reman A6 compressor.

**pgc** · 09-13-2022, 02:43 PM

Thanks but I’m looking for new not rebuilt

**chewychevy67** · 09-13-2022, 04:37 PM

The one I bought from Alma is brand new.

52napco · 09-14-2022, 06:56 AM

He's wanting NOS because any reman is junk...replacement parts quality socks.
I've put 3 lifetime warranty A4s on my 87 V10 and yet to get a good one

truckin 79 · 09-14-2022, 01:15 PM

Any new A6 compressor you find is going to be like 40 years old with 40 year old seals. Sanden compressors are lighter and put less drag on motor. If you are going for originality then I understand but finding a good A6 compressor new or reman is a tall order
good luck

**leddzepp** · 09-14-2022, 01:47 PM

Use the upgraded version. It fits the factory brackets and is sooooo much better than an A6 boat anchor. I used one and recharged with R12 in my factory system. Has worked flawlessly for years now.

https://www.amazon.com/Four-Seasons-...56838623&psc=1

Terrysch · 09-14-2022, 09:27 PM

Truckin 79,

What is the correct Sanden part number, model to use???
I have a 72 GMC Jimmy with the 5.7 L/350 engine and want to use a Sanden one.

All other fellow Forum colleagues. I agree with Truckin 79. I am HUGE on using OEM parts. I minimize using aftermarket parts to the absolute minimum.

The exception is rubber parts or parts assemblies using critical rubber components including compressors. Over a long period of time rubber dries out. For my complete rubber parts I will use aftermarket parts from Precision.
I am a retired mechanical engineer( but also a hands on gearhead who put himself through school by working). Not a know it all. Respect everyones opinions.

Terry

09-13-2022, 11:54 AM	#1
pgc Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: bessemer,Alabama Posts: 64	WTB NEW A6 Air Compressor Looking for new a6 ac compressor. Last edited by pgc; 09-13-2022 at 12:05 PM. Reason: added new

09-13-2022, 12:23 PM	#2
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: WTB NEW A6 Air Compressor I bought a original style one from these guys a few years ago. http://www.almaproducts.com/products/ac-compressors

09-13-2022, 12:54 PM	#3
chevmn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Central MO Posts: 900	Re: WTB NEW A6 Air Compressor Check Rock Auto for part number 57052 . It appears they still sell a reman A6 compressor.

09-13-2022, 02:43 PM	#4
pgc Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: bessemer,Alabama Posts: 64	Re: WTB NEW A6 Air Compressor Thanks but I’m looking for new not rebuilt

09-13-2022, 04:37 PM	#5
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,557	Re: WTB NEW A6 Air Compressor The one I bought from Alma is brand new.

09-14-2022, 06:56 AM	#6
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: WTB NEW A6 Air Compressor He's wanting NOS because any reman is junk...replacement parts quality socks. I've put 3 lifetime warranty A4s on my 87 V10 and yet to get a good one

09-14-2022, 01:15 PM	#7
truckin 79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: CO Posts: 750	Re: WTB NEW A6 Air Compressor Any new A6 compressor you find is going to be like 40 years old with 40 year old seals. Sanden compressors are lighter and put less drag on motor. If you are going for originality then I understand but finding a good A6 compressor new or reman is a tall order good luck __________________ 79 Chevy 2wd BIG10 350 TH400

09-14-2022, 01:47 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: WTB NEW A6 Air Compressor Use the upgraded version. It fits the factory brackets and is sooooo much better than an A6 boat anchor. I used one and recharged with R12 in my factory system. Has worked flawlessly for years now. https://www.amazon.com/Four-Seasons-...56838623&psc=1 __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-14-2022, 09:27 PM	#9
Terrysch Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 573	Re: WTB NEW A6 Air Compressor Truckin 79, What is the correct Sanden part number, model to use??? I have a 72 GMC Jimmy with the 5.7 L/350 engine and want to use a Sanden one. All other fellow Forum colleagues. I agree with Truckin 79. I am HUGE on using OEM parts. I minimize using aftermarket parts to the absolute minimum. The exception is rubber parts or parts assemblies using critical rubber components including compressors. Over a long period of time rubber dries out. For my complete rubber parts I will use aftermarket parts from Precision. I am a retired mechanical engineer( but also a hands on gearhead who put himself through school by working). Not a know it all. Respect everyones opinions. Terry



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