AC compressor OEM Subaru or Denso

Spent the extra dough (almost always worth it with these cars) and bought the Denso. It’s been perfect.

On Rock Auto, there appears to be a Denso model for both the 1.6L and 1.8L 1997 Corolla.

After determining the root cause of the noise being the A/C compressor, I did indeed cut the belt right off...Success! The screeching sound stopped immediately.

He fixed it by replacing the ac compressor with a Denso compressor and replacing the condenser as well. No ac issues for the past 8 years.

It’s honestly pretty fun to drive, but just know that insurance and gas aren’t cheap, and parts can get expensive if you don’t have a warranty. About two months into owning it, my AC compressor and condenser had to be replaced.

An Amazon AC compressor is probably not a good choice. Denso and Valeo make the AC compressors for most auto manufacturers, these would be the only two I would consider for aftermarket replacement if available.

I took it to the mechanic. My ac compressor needs to be replaced.

Second defective Denso. First one sent shrapnel through the whole system, and the whole system was replaced. This unit is under vacuum so it is only the clutch pulley turning.

AC broke two months ago. Service writer put it down as AC compressor internals seized. Still under warranty though.

we have a 2006 RAV4 V6 that had a belt blow last year, necessitating a new A/C compressor. We got a Denso, but have had repeated leaks and on investigation our mechanic says it's apparently leaking from the compressor itself.