MALIBU Ac compressor

[Dezimade]

Is this what you would get.

15-21764 Air Conditioning Compressor​

Hi 1979 Malibu coupe updated ac
Seems like I may need to buy a compressor.
Clutch is not operating.
Here’s the thing: every time I buy something it’s usually a swift purchase.
I promise to reach out to all the guys here and ask what they feel is the best.
Any wisdom for a newbie? Thanks. Dez

 

[gnvair]

Was this originally a V6 or V8 car?
The V6s typically used the axial compressor and the V8s used the radial. You can use either one with R12 or 134a. Just make sure you use the appropriate oil that is compatible with the refrigerant being used.

 

[Dezimade]

Was this originally a V6 or V8 car?
The V6s typically used the axial compressor and the V8s used the radial. You can use either one with R12 or 134a. Just make sure you use the appropriate oil that is compatible with the refrigerant being used.

Hey, thanks for all the great information! I don't really know much about air conditioners, but I do know that my car has a V-8 engine. I'm looking for a new AC compressor, and when I search for "1979 Malibu Classic," I found one for $278 from AC Delco on Amazon.

Given that the current AC compressor in my car has a broken clutch, do you think this is a good option to buy? Ac delco 15-21764.
Got a new strong bracket on there now.

Sorry be so uninformed about ac. But the car is 🥵 hot !

 

[gnvair]

Your car would have had the radial style. Buy an AC Delco!

 

[Dezimade]

Your car would have had the radial style. Buy an AC Delco!

 

[Longroof79]

My car started off with a 305 V-8 and had the axial style A6 compressor using R-12. I converted to a radial style/ pancake compressor using R134A. I purchased a new AC Delco radial compressor and I'm not very pleased with it. I think I would have rather gone with a Sanden compressor setup.
Btw, the old axial type compressors were pretty bulletproof but were performance robbers.
Here's what I'd go with if I can do it again. https://www.originalair.com/81-88-chevy-g-body-v8-rotary-compressor-upgrade-kit-134a-stage-1

I also purchased my AC Delco radial compressor from Amazon.

 

[Dezimade]

Thanks man!!
thanks man

 

[Dezimade]

Your car would have had the radial style. Buy an AC Delco!

👌

 

[69hurstolds]

There's regular duty and light duty 80s style R4 compressors. Most of the stuff you get today is light duty. If you REALLY want a decent R4, you're further ahead by buying an old-school all black replacement unit made in the 80s or 90s, and changing the front seal to a double lip seal and the case O-rings to neoprene if using for 134a or similar. The case o-rings are notorious for leakage. Of course, if you don't know what you're doing messing with all that, hire someone who does.

 

[gnvair]

I have been running an off the shelf AC Delco replacement in my Malibu for 5 years with no issues. But I also run R12 in mine.