Compressor Rebuild 1985
09-02-2015, 12:53 PM
#1
Safety Car
Thread Starter
Compressor Rebuild 1985
The compressor front seal has been leaking since the car was new, but now it has gotten to the point that I have to add freon every year.
Is this a job that I can do myself or is it important to send it to an expert.
I am one who does everything himself, and have a good amount of tools, although no press.
Who is the Corvette expert with C4 (?) compressor rebuild.
Also, is it important to replace the receiver/dryer core when opening the system to fresh air?
Is this a job that I can do myself or is it important to send it to an expert.
I am one who does everything himself, and have a good amount of tools, although no press.
Who is the Corvette expert with C4 (?) compressor rebuild.
Also, is it important to replace the receiver/dryer core when opening the system to fresh air?
09-02-2015, 07:48 PM
#2
might want to try submitting in the tech section, however my 1987 FSM has instructions on how to rebuild the compressor. As for a press you may get away with renting one from your local parts store for free, or using a big vice with sockets I don't know I've never done a compressor before.
so you might be able to get a FSM for the 1985 year or if you think the 1987 year would be a good guide, I'd be happy to take some screenshots for you of those pages.
so you might be able to get a FSM for the 1985 year or if you think the 1987 year would be a good guide, I'd be happy to take some screenshots for you of those pages.
09-03-2015, 09:18 AM
#3
Safety Car
Thread Starter
might want to try submitting in the tech section, however my 1987 FSM has instructions on how to rebuild the compressor. As for a press you may get away with renting one from your local parts store for free, or using a big vice with sockets I don't know I've never done a compressor before.
so you might be able to get a FSM for the 1985 year or if you think the 1987 year would be a good guide, I'd be happy to take some screenshots for you of those pages.
so you might be able to get a FSM for the 1985 year or if you think the 1987 year would be a good guide, I'd be happy to take some screenshots for you of those pages.
09-03-2015, 12:20 PM
#4
Melting Slicks
You should be able to just replace the shaft seal by it-self, but with a pump that old, a complete o-ring set would be in good order.. there are numerous videos on this subject, as well as good A/C Sites, and Forums.. Keep in mind, if not already done, this would be a good time for a 134 conversion. New Orings are Compatible, and a new Oil recharge is in good order.
http://www.ackits.com/
http://www.ackits.com/
09-03-2015, 08:41 PM
#5
Melting Slicks
You should be able to just replace the shaft seal by it-self, but with a pump that old, a complete o-ring set would be in good order.. there are numerous videos on this subject, as well as good A/C Sites, and Forums.. Keep in mind, if not already done, this would be a good time for a 134 conversion. New Orings are Compatible, and a new Oil recharge is in good order.
http://www.ackits.com/
http://www.ackits.com/
I just did this on an 86. Bought the tools and the Teflon seal, replaced it, and recharged the system, now once again blowing ice cold. It was really not all that difficult.