Sanden A/C compressor shaft seal info

[Alfisto Steve]

The Sanden Rotary A/C compressors for early Alfa Spider SD-507, 86 GTV6, Milano and Late Series 3/4 Spiders Spider SD-508 Shorty and 164 SD-709 take same shaft seal whereas the 81-87 Fiat X1/9, 79-81 Brava and Lancia SD-508 uses a different one.

Not sure but I expect Fiat Spider uses SD-507 or SD-508 Shorty.

Here is picture of removal/installation tools and both style seals:

Notice used seal on right as I am out of new stock right now for Alfa compressors, wonder why since I no longer own any Fiats or Lancias.

My info on 164 forum:

http://www.digest.net/alfa/FAQ/164/f...D2/4509.html#3

[Alfisto Steve]

Just ordered a couple more 52553 shaft seal assemblies for SD-709 and SD-508 shorty aka SD-507. I have a couple compressors with leaking shaft seals I hope to repair.

Some more info: http://www.digest.net/alfa/FAQ/164/f...mID2/4509.html

[pavanbabut]

Hi Steve,

I have contacted those guys from WA and they said that they have shaft seal in stock along with the tools. He mentioned about two tools one to remove the seal and another one to install the seal. Are those the only two tools we need to replace the seal. I also asked him about the carbon shaft end seal that you mentioned on alfa digest, he said he is not aware of that kind of seal, is this seal different from shaft seal above or is it the same one??

thanks,
-Pavan

[Alfisto Steve]

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Originally Posted by pavanbabut Hi Steve, I have contacted those guys from WA and they said that they have shaft seal in stock along with the tools. He mentioned about two tools one to remove the seal and another one to install the seal. Are those the only two tools we need to replace the seal. I also asked him about the carbon shaft end seal that you mentioned on alfa digest, he said he is not aware of that kind of seal, is this seal different from shaft seal above or is it the same one?? thanks, -Pavan

[pavanbabut]

I have puller tool and I replaced the bearing at the time when I got the car. So, I think I can keep using the same bearing. Will place the order for seal kit tomm.

thanks,
-Pavan.