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Title: Picking the right A/C Compressor
Post by: WS6_Keith on April 04, 2025, 11:20:41 am
Looks like my dash A/C compressor has started slinging oil so I'm on the hunt for a replacement.  Looking at a few threads on here, they call out a Seltec TM-16HD compressor for my 2003 U320.

I found this thread Source for dash air compressor? (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=24177) where Jim said he has a Seltec TM-16HD model 488-46018 in his 2003 U320.

I found this thread Question about replacing dash a/c expansion valve (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=47349) where T and M Long said they also have a TM-16HD in their 2004 U270.

Looking online, I found AutoAir Online that does have these compressors, but I see both TM-16HD's and TM-16HS's.  The number on my compressor now is 435-56018, which comes back to a TM-16HS with matching number 56018:  Genuine Seltec TM-16HS Compressor - Auto Air Online (https://www.autoaironline.com/ac-parts/seltec-tm-16hs-compressor-338)  I can see that this compressor uses the 3/4" discharge and 7/8" suction threads, like mine appears to have.  Also, mine has the bolted on rear fittings, like this one.

I found this compressor in the HD line that has the same line sizes, but the fittings are integrated and it's only got a 1 rib pulley.  Genuine Seltec TM-16HD Compressor - Auto Air Online (https://www.autoaironline.com/ac-parts/seltec-tm-16hd-compressor-315)

Then I also found this compressor in the HD line that has the same line sizes, bolt on fittings of the same size, 2 rib pulley and a different clutch style.  Genuine Seltec TM-16HD Compressor - Auto Air Online (https://www.autoaironline.com/ac-parts/seltec-tm-16hd-compressor-337)

Does anyone know the differences between the HD and HS compressors?
Title: Re: Picking the right A/C Compressor
Post by: kgrover on April 04, 2025, 12:07:24 pm
HD: filled with ZXL100PG oil and Valeo green label
XD: without oil and with Valeo green label
HS: filled with ZXL100PG oil and Seltec orange label
XS: without oil and with Seltec orange label
Title: Re: Picking the right A/C Compressor
Post by: JohnFitz on April 04, 2025, 10:20:22 pm
Just for reference here's a Seltec Guide