A/C Compressor
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A/C Compressor
My A/C compresson on my 90 has sprung a leak, the lub leaked out and is now a mess on the garage floor. Two questions: 1) do I still have the refregrent or if the lub leaks out does the refregrent go to? and 2) how hard are the seals to replace on the compressor, is it a job the average shade tree mechinanic (otherwise know as Bubba) can do at home?
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Re: A/C Compressor (Tom73)
You have lost the refrigerant if the oil leaked out. You will need to determine the location of the leak first. The o rings that are on the back of the compressor (where the lines connect) are easy to change. If it is leaking from inside the compressor just buy a new or rebuilt compresor. Make sure to change the orrifice tube as well and maybe the evaporator. You will also need to decide which refrigerant you will use r12=expensive, r134a= doesn't cool as good, blends=some compatibility problems.
Check out http://www.aircondition.com for info
Check out http://www.ackits.com for good prices.
Check out http://www.aircondition.com for info
Check out http://www.ackits.com for good prices.
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Re: A/C Compressor (weekendwrench)
I checked some prices and The Last Detail has the compressor for about $450 while Carparts.com has it for about $650. But Carparts.com has a "shaft seal kit" for $15. Was hoping that it could be something easy to fix.
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