My Sanden compressor locked up and snapped my drive belt. I replaced the belt, but now I need to buy a new A/C compressor. I bought mine off of ebay. I used the A/C in my car for about 3 hours total. I bought my compressor from ebay, and I think I got scammed.
Where is a good place to buy another A/C compressor?
Is there a shut-off valve that I can install? I'm going to have to recharge the coolant after replacing the A/C pump. Should this happen again, I want to avoid messing with R134.

 

dont screw around with imitation Sanden compressors or remans, or "Sanden style"...

get an OEM Sanden. I went through two remans before learning my lesson and getting an OEM.

you can still get them on Ebay, but just make sure it's a genuine Sanden.

 

 

Dirty Dingo also sells them, as does Kwick performance.

 

 

I bought a Sanden 508 from Vintage Air. Some sites now sell the SD709, but I read that the 508 is better for ls swaps. Is it possible to install a shutoff valve at the compressor? If I run into a problem again, I’d rather not have to deal with refrigerant.

 

 

 

Careful.... Sanden has a specific oil they say to use in their compressors. You may void the warranty if you run something else. SP-15 oil.

Mine actually came pre-loaded with the stuff. Check that as well before adding more oil.

http://www.sanden.com/refrigerantoil.html