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Sanden A/C compressor: Difference between 508 and 709? 200 1985

Planning to get a replacement compressor from Nostalgic Air Parts. I assume I want the Sanden 508 type for my '85 240 -- but they also offer the 709 at the same price. What's the difference, and what's best for my application?
R134a conversion in progress.








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    Sanden A/C compressor: Difference between 508 and 709? 200 1985

    Internally, the 508 is 5 cyl, 8 cu inand the 709 is 7 cyl 9 cu in.
    On the outside ,they have the same bolt pattern. Neither of the r134a models havecharge ports on the back plate You can get a low pressure hose with a charge port init, or if ordering fromnostalgic air parts, just do what i did and order a 709 and have them put a rear housing on it with charge ports in it( cost not much more) also tell them what kind of oil that you need in it and they willdump out the type that came in the compressor and put the correct stuff and amount in for volvo so it'sready to bolt in. They also have driers and seals that you'll need,just ask , they're extreamly helpful. these folks are used to dealing with custom installations.
    Get the 709 you'll be glad that you did this is what they puton later 960s and many larger vehicles.the 709 is more effecient and actually seems to put less load on the engine while cooling extreamely well my '90 240 wagon gets downright chilly here in Arkansas with it.
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    -------Robert, '93 940t, '90 240 wagon, '84 240 diesel (she's sick) , '80 245 diesel, '82 Mercedes 300SD








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    Sanden A/C compressor: Difference between 508 and 709? 200 1985

    Ken,

    According to Sanden the 508 is a five cylinder the 709 is a seven. You will want the Sanden 134a version of the 508 which is the SD5H14. The 508 main seal apprently leaks with 134a. If you'd like more info on Sanden 134a compressors check this out ...

    http://www.sanden-europe.com/service_procedures/SD_Compressor_service_manual.pdf

    Hope this is helpful.







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