Ok, the subject doesn't make sense, but I posted a few threads in other places asking for help with this and nobody knows so I'm asking my local peeps.

I'm helping Chris (elcapitan) replace his AC compressor on his 96 impreza. The only one we can find used so far is off a WRX. They look exactly the same, but we need to make sure they are before we buy it and have it shipped out here. Does anyone know how to find out if the 96 impreza and 02 WRX AC compressors are the same?

jonathan

Find me a pic of a WRX engine bay and I can tell you if its the same.

Call brian in the parts department at Exeter Subaru. (www.subaruwrxparts.com) He's really good at finding mixable parts. Basically, if the part number is the same, it works, obviously.

Here is Chris' engine bay with the AC area circled. I think he's gonna call some dealerships tomorrow.

j

www.subaruparts.com shows part no. 73111FA102 for a 96 impreza compressor. they list part no. 73111FE021 for a 2002 wrx.

www.subaruparts.com shows part no. 73111FA102 for a 96 impreza compressor. they list part no. 73111FE021 for a 2002 wrx.
Thanks Russ. I kinda figured the part numbers might be different, but I still don't know if they are swappable. That's pretty much all that matters.

Anyone have an idea who I should talk to to find out if they're swappable!?

j

I'd say verify that all the hose connections and the electrical connectors are the same, and verify the pulley diameter is the same, and try and swap them. Can't hurt.

I'd say verify that all the hose connections and the electrical connectors are the same, and verify the pulley diameter is the same, and try and swap them. Can't hurt.
Well we don't have the WRX compressor. It's a matter of buying it from someone and then seeing if they are swappable afterwords, so we kinda wanna make sure it will work :)