Reviews of Denso AC compressor

a brand-new, OEM, plug-and-play Denso 471-1114 compressor is [$197.98 is on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Denso-471-1114-New-Compressor-Clutch/dp/B001UC9IMI) with prime shipping right now. It comes pre-filled with oil and with a new manifold (even though it's not in the photo). To me it was totally worth the extra $130 buying a new OEM compressor assembly. No Ebay quality to worry about, no time shimming up a new clutch, and the compressor itself is all new.

Aftermarket is okay but only buy new. I would trust Denso, Nissens or Valeo.

I drive a 2002 Jeep Liberty. I bought a pre-oiled Denso (OEM) A/C compressor for $130.00 online. Serpentine belt cost me $50. The dryer was another $25.

I just opened up a new Denso AC compressor. The instructions say to turn it by hand 10 times to distribute the oil before installation. It was extremely difficult to turn. It tried both directions and it was hard either way.

installed new condenser with dryer. i actually found the problem this weekend. Failed compressor.

initial released comp by denso - low drag seals resulted in premature shaft bearing failure 2nd release revised denso - w/continued premature shaft bearing failure 3rd release "Sanden" & shaft bearing failure significantly reduced...