AC compressor replacement integral or hang-on?

[deerslayer]

Hey gang, I've got a quick easy question. I drove to work this morning in 90 degree heat and my compressor is dying on my 93 5 spd festiva. Called parts store and they said new compressor is over $300. Called salvage yard and they need to know if I have an "integral" or "hang-on" compressor. I wasn't sure which. Car came from factory with AC if that makes a difference. Do you guys know which I should ask for?

[miami man]

i have an ac on my 1993 and i think it came from the factory that way because the air switch is above the radio on my air conditioned car but let someone else on this forum answer the question more.

[Pgh5spd]

Assuming you're not in bumper to bumper traffic out there, try opening the rear window flaps and see if you don't get enough airflow to make you forget about the AC :wink: . Festivas are really 4-wheeled motorcycles, but it's only in the summer heat that you get the full effect . I made a ~400 mi run yesterday in 95 degree heat, and never wished for AC.

[deerslayer]

I've tried and it's still pretty hot. Don't know if it's the humidity here or what. I'm just going to go the yard and check out the compressor and see if it looks same as mine. Haven't found anyone who's heard of integral or hang-on choices.

[miami man]

if i recalled the junkyard said that the compressor can come off another vehicle besides festiva. check with them

[gomer]

I went to the "advance auto parts" website , according to their parts lookup a 93 fester could use a SD708 or SD709 compressor ,,, here is a cut and paste of "all vehicles this part fits" from their website for a SD709

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1988 - 1996 AEROSTAR

1988 - 1995 F-250 PICKUP
1988 - 1995 BRONCO

1988 - 1995 F-350 PICKUP
1987 - 1990 BRONCO II

1990 - 1995 F-450 SUPER DUTY PICKUP
1988 - 1992 E-150 ECONOLINE

1988 - 1995 F53 STRIPPED CHASSIS
1988 - 1992 E-250 ECONOLINE

1988 F59 STRIPPED CHASSIS
1988 - 1992 E-350 ECONOLINE

1988 - 1993 FESTIVA
1987 - 1990 ESCORT

1987 - 1993 MUSTANG
1988 EXP

1987 - 1997 RANGER
1991 - 1994 EXPLORER

1988 - 1991 TEMPO
1988 - 1995 F-150 PICKUP
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1993 B2200

1994 B3000
1994 B2300

1994 B4000
1993 B2600

1991 - 1994 NAVAJO
MERCURY back to top
1987 LYNX

1988 - 1993 TOPAZ


here's the list for a SD708

1988 - 1993 FESTIVA

heres the list for a 10P13A

1990 - 1993 FESTIVA

looks like they all can come V belt or serpentine

Time to wipe off the grease and look for a manufacturers plate to determine what you have ,,, obviously you want it to be a SD709

If you need R12 freon I have about 2.5 lbs I'd let go for the eBay price of $15 per lb.