a/c compressor noise

[evillecutter]

ok so i got a new compressor and went to put it on but the bolts are completely different and its the same part # for all the compressors at every part store for 100 miles - wtf any ideas on where i can get the correct compressor without going through that merlin guy and paying $1000 to get it shipped from japan?

[VXorado]

ok so i got a new compressor and went to put it on but the bolts are completely different and its the same part # for all the compressors at every part store for 100 miles - wtf any ideas on where i can get the correct compressor without going through that merlin guy and paying $1000 to get it shipped from japan?

Same thing happened to me yesterday... I was very irritated. I bought a new compressor from autozone but found it was completely wrong once I pulled the old one and compared. The autozone compressor was much bigger and had front mounts where the VX compressor has side mounts.

After a quick search, I noticed the 1999 rodeo/amigo compressor looks identical to the VX compressor. Autozone wants around $400 for a rodeo compressor but you can order it online and have it shipped for much less.

I know how you feel, What a PITA. I was hoping to have everything done yesterday and instead have to wait another couple weeks for a new compressor.