06YarisRS's 2ZR-FE Swap 5-Door Hatchback (Automatic Transmission)

[ArmstrongRacing]

I did a quick google image search for the 2011 compressor and you get sites that show both as compatible, yet we know that’s not the case. Strange

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by ArmstrongRacing

I did a quick google image search for the 2011 compressor and you get sites that show both as compatible, yet we know that’s not the case. Strange

Yes, there appears to be some confusion about the AC compressor as well as which belt to use. I picked up a Continental 6PK1230 (1060485) as it was the only one I could get last evening. There were a couple parts numbers for the same make, model year and options. On initial inspection, the belt seems short, but I should know tonight.

I returned my other AC compressor and got one from a 2010 Corolla. It has the proper flanges, which appear identical to the Yaris flanges. As a bonus, it was $60.00 cheaper. It also has the one needed connector. The pulley runs smooth and there is no runout or play but it makes a wee bit of what sounds like bearing noise when spinning the clutch pulley, though this may be normal sound from the clutchless mechanism. Not sure. I may have it checked at an AC shop before install. There was one broken mounting bolt left in the compressor with enough threads left to size the bolt. I measured the hole depth and figure I need about an 8 cm bolt (4 of them). I'd like to leave the AC compressor attached to the 1NZ. The only thing I'd like to try and source are some new o-rings for the AC hose connectors, but couldn't find a part number. May just pick up an o-ring kit.