[The Hoff]

Thanks for the replies, a compressor replacement unit isn't too bad from the breakers so might just take that option and get it regassed

I also found this which looks like it the correct fitment.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-C-AC-C...pressor-Clutch-Fits-Subaru-Forester-Impreza-DKV10R-Pulley-Coil-Hub/302134480591

 

[The Hoff]

@don1952
Don do you know if the Forester SG (73110sa001) and Impreza (new age - 73111FE000) air con compressors are the same fitment?

 

[The Hoff]

Thanks, I thought the same based on pictures too.

 

[The Hoff]

No noise as such, a bit of reddish dust all around the area which is the bearing gone dry I assume

 

[The Hoff]

I've not changed anything as yet. I've found a German site that sells multiple versions of (new) Subaru compressors, they provide technical drawings similar to the one that Don posted above (probably the same site)

I was going to remove my compressor without taking off the gassed hoses to confirm which version of compressor we have on the Foz and whether its compatible with anything else and go from there

 

[The Hoff]

If mine turns out to be the bearing then sounds like a plan!

 

[The Hoff]

I am still using my original one, if the info above regarding the dust is correct then I dont have an issue. Mine doesn't squeel like yours did so I think I was jumping the gun slightly. I'll probably take of the AC belt off at some point and check the spin of the pump on its own to see how it feels.

So you kept the original clutch and just fitted a new bearing? remove and repress the new on in I assume. Have you got the Bearing Boys part number please as their search is not bringing up the MT2021

 

[The Hoff]

Spot on, cheers for the link