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Here is a list (best I can Supply at this time) of the various compressors on Commodores and what they fit. If you find an error please let me know so I can modify this.

VB some - Harrison A6 Type (same style as HQ-HZ) Long and black.
VB others - Sanden SD508 model 7609
VC-H - Sanden SD508 model 7609
VK - Sanden TR model 2000
VL - Sanden TR model 9792
VN-R 6cyl - Sanden TR model 2214/3202
VN-S V8 - Sanden TR model 2215/3203
VS 6cyl - Sanden TR model 3207
VT-X 6 cyl - Harrison R5
VT 5.0V8 - Harrison R5
VT-X 5.7V8- Harrison R5

Still looking for models on VT-X but the two V8's are different to the V6 and to each other as well, will post later on.

Their is no straight new replacement for the VK and VL but you can get a mount kit to change to a Sanden model 3001. The 3001 also come off of NJ Diesel Pajeros.

Any of the SD508 can be changed to an SD5H14 or SD7H15 but remember they are O'ring fittings and not flare and the new versions don't have the R12 ports on them, so hoses will have to be modified.

As you can see the later Commodores are, to some extent, interchangable but be carefull when you buy second-hand.

Will post pictures when I get a camera up and running.

Happy hunting Regards Guy
 

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Update for the above.

All VT-X compressores are a Delphi V5 variable displacement compressor (Also known as a Harrison V5)

VT-X 6 cyl - Delphi R5 model #1135257 2xfront 1xtop rear mountings
VT 5.0V8 - Delphi R5 model #1135262 3xbody mountings
VT-X 5.7V8- Delphi R5 --------------(still looking) 4xbody mountings

Regards Guy
 

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QUOTE (gsmrobinson @ Nov 2 2003, 09:13 PM) Here is a list (best I can Supply at this time) of the various compressors on Commodores and what they fit. If you find an error please let me know so I can modify this.

VB some - Harrison A6 Type (same style as HQ-HZ) Long and black.
VB others - Sanden SD508 model 7609
VC-H - Sanden SD508 model 7609
VK - Sanden TR model 2000
VL - Sanden TR model 9792
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sorry to correct you but the VB series never had anything but the
Harrison compressor fitted to them
the lighter alloy Sanden compressor was introduced when Holdens
went to the Air International HVAC system at the start of VC
how do I know?
well I was working for Holdens at the time of the introduction of
the Commodore in the 'Vehicle Assembly plant model costing section'
(IOW we costed the build of each vehicle) and we were given the
Bills of Materials for the model series which only ever listed the Harrison
Compressor for VB (as for HZ Holden)
 

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Thankyou for this info as I said it was the best I could work out at the time. So thankyou again.

I will try and clarify this issue on the VB compressor as I would like to know if it was a mistake in my bookwork or if it was a dealer accessory fitment and not a factory fitment as sometimes happened back then, sorry but it has been a long time since I have even had a VB in the shop.

At least we now know it was not a factory fitment so again thankyou.

Will keep you posted, if you have anymore info let me know.

Kind regards Guy.
 

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I have seen aftermarket installs on VB using a Sanden style compressor
(Sankyo? I think)
does this help?
 

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Got a customer in today who wants to fit a/c to a VB (god help me) and I sure as hell am not going to fit a Harrison system so I am bound to find out if I'm right soon enough. We'll see! Anyway thanks for the feedback and any other corrections would be greatfully apprieciated.

I forgot all about the Sankyo type compressors, so thanks I will check.

Kind regards Guy.
 
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