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Old 04-17-2006, 07:39 AM
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Anybody ever used a "Universal Air" aftermarket AC compressor

I have a leak in my AC compressor. Replacement means I have several choices in descending order of cost they are; OEM MB new, OEM rebuilt OEM Aftermarket new (Nipponsendo) and after-aftermarket (Universal Air is maker). I am wondering if anyone has ever heard of Universal Air and if so are their compressors any good?

I am leaning toward the Nipponsendo unit new for about $500 as a good balance of price/quality but the Universal Air unit is only $350 new...

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Old 04-17-2006, 11:27 AM
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For which car....???
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For which car....???

Sorry...'98 E300 Turbo Diesel
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Old 04-17-2006, 02:26 PM
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Of course that will be a "rebuilt" aftermarket Nippondenso unit!

Stick with either NEW OR REMAN Nippondenso unit from ND not aftermarket!
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Old 04-17-2006, 08:23 PM
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why not fix the leak?

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