74 A/C QUESTION what to do.
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Racer
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From: SAN CLEMENTE CALIFORNIA
74 A/C QUESTION what to do.
Compressor has a small leak also a hose is leaking.
time for a upgrade.
Do they make a kit for this or should I buy parts seperatly. Or should I just have the compressor rebuilt?
time for a upgrade.
Do they make a kit for this or should I buy parts seperatly. Or should I just have the compressor rebuilt?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Boca Raton Florida
AC hoses are available at Ecklers, corvette america, all the big suppliers. Compressors are availablt at most parts places. You will need a new drier also. If your concidering going to R134A the system will need to be flushed to get all the old oil out and a new paralell flow condensor will be a good idea.
Race Director
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Just as a side note, I would stay away from Ecklers, particularly when dealing with a/c parts. I ordered a hose from them last year which turned out to be wrong and then they tried to pass of an evaporator as a new Delco part when after research it turned out to be a reman. unit. I finally got the hose from Corvette Central. Frankly, I think Ecklers has gone to pot over the past few years. Expensive and low quality in general.
Le Mans Master
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From: League City Tx
I would stay away from rebuilt compressors. Those front seals are pesky leakers on A6s and you will no doubt be pulling it back off in no time.
You can get a new A6 from www.ackits.com for $360.
If you do decide to buy a rebuilt, I would at least get a AC delco reman.
You can get a new A6 from www.ackits.com for $360.
If you do decide to buy a rebuilt, I would at least get a AC delco reman.
