A/C Hoses for Sanden SD 709 Compressor - Parts for Sale/Wanted - VWDiesel.net The IDI, TDI, and mTDI source.

• A/C Hoses for Sanden SD 709 Compressor by Sam Johnson on 04 Oct, 2008 11:54
• All,
  
  I am still looking for the two A/C pipes/hoses that connect into the back of the Sanden SD709 A/C compressor.  The part numbers I have are:  253-260-701B and 253-260-708.  The hole in the compressor where these fit is around 18 mm with the center hole hving a taper inside.  This compressor does not have screw-on type fittings. The pipe/hose ends that fit this compressor have no threads. The pipes/hoses are held with a bracket that is attached to the back of compressor by one bolt.   I have this bracket but do not have the two connector hoses.
  
  Some members of the forum call this is the MK3/4 type connector.  If you require a picture give me your email address and I will email them from my aol account where I can include pictures.
  
  With all the people that have taken the A/C off their engines there must be someone out there that has these pieces lying around in the garage.
  
  Thanks for any assistance or suggestions.  Fortunately, I have taken so much time installing the A/C that it has cooled off in Tucson (that means less than 30 degrees C) and probably do not need A/C for my 1988 Vanagon GL with a 1.9TD engine until next spring.
  
  Sam
  Tucson, AZ
• #1 by commuter boy on 04 Oct, 2008 14:44
• Go to any junkyard and take them off a gasser VW with AC.  The lengths may be a bit different but you can get them with the same single bolt clamping system.
• #2 by Sam Johnson on 04 Oct, 2008 17:52
• Commuter Boy
  
  Thanks for the suggestion.  Does it need to be around the same year as mine (1988) or is there a much wider range of years and models that used the single bolt clamping systems?  I saw a picture of the older Sanden 504?  and it has threaded connectors so I know years that used that model A/C compressor will not work.
  
  Again thanks for any ideas and assistance.
  
  Regards,  Sam
  Tucson, AZ
• #3 by commuter boy on 05 Oct, 2008 23:43
• My experience was from looking around for AC hoses for a '93 passat with that setup, I found them in the MK3 Golfs/Jettas.
• #4 by Sam Johnson on 09 Oct, 2008 21:32
• I have check out the older VWs in the wrecking yard and have not found the connectors required for the VW Sanden SD 709.  With all the members that have removed A/C from their cars there must be a number of members that have these connectors stored in their garages.
  
  Let me know if you have these available.
  
  Regards,  Sam
  Tucson, AZ