Replacing my a/c Compressor
05-07-2017, 02:31 PM
#1
Replacing my a/c Compressor
Replacing my a/c Compressor and need some advice on what kit to purchase? Best price ?
My car is a 1997 C5 and this is the original a/c compressor that has went out! Thanks!!
My car is a 1997 C5 and this is the original a/c compressor that has went out! Thanks!!
05-07-2017, 02:53 PM
#2
Drifting
This was the kit I used on my 01. Although Amazon says it doesn't fit, this kit fit without issue. I did the install with a friend. Made it a lil bit easier when installing the water pump. Be sure you are careful when removing the B-nut from the dryer. Also be sure to NOT OVERFILL the system of oil. The compressor showed up to my door had oil in it.
Last edited by ZZ06; 05-07-2017 at 02:57 PM.
05-07-2017, 03:11 PM
#3
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXYGA6W..._t1_B00JXYIE6G
This was the kit I used on my 01. Although Amazon says it doesn't fit, this kit fit without issue. I did the install with a friend. Made it a lil bit easier when installing the water pump. Be sure you are careful when removing the B-nut from the dryer. Also be sure to NOT OVERFILL the system of oil. The compressor showed up to my door had oil in it.
This was the kit I used on my 01. Although Amazon says it doesn't fit, this kit fit without issue. I did the install with a friend. Made it a lil bit easier when installing the water pump. Be sure you are careful when removing the B-nut from the dryer. Also be sure to NOT OVERFILL the system of oil. The compressor showed up to my door had oil in it.
05-07-2017, 03:39 PM
#4
directions for install
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JXYGA6W..._t1_B00JXYIE6G
This was the kit I used on my 01. Although Amazon says it doesn't fit, this kit fit without issue. I did the install with a friend. Made it a lil bit easier when installing the water pump. Be sure you are careful when removing the B-nut from the dryer. Also be sure to NOT OVERFILL the system of oil. The compressor showed up to my door had oil in it.
This was the kit I used on my 01. Although Amazon says it doesn't fit, this kit fit without issue. I did the install with a friend. Made it a lil bit easier when installing the water pump. Be sure you are careful when removing the B-nut from the dryer. Also be sure to NOT OVERFILL the system of oil. The compressor showed up to my door had oil in it.
That's a great price
05-07-2017, 04:40 PM
#7
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Different Web site but a great how-to...
I'll be using this when I change mine out soon also.
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=153172
I'll be using this when I change mine out soon also.
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=153172
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05-07-2017, 06:19 PM
#8
Drifting
Very clean when it arrived. I installed this kit 2 years ago and car has been ice cold ever since
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05-07-2017, 06:22 PM
#9
Drifting
My ac comp weeps at the seam and I can't justify replacing because it rarely needs topping off but the leak is annoying me. At least there is a cost effective compressor out there to buy.
05-07-2017, 06:32 PM
#10
Thanks!
Different Web site but a great how-to...
I'll be using this when I change mine out soon also.
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=153172
I'll be using this when I change mine out soon also.
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=153172
05-07-2017, 06:35 PM
#11
Great
05-20-2017, 11:21 AM
#13
instructions did not come with new compressor
Hey there I just wanted to ask you a question? Did your new compressor come with instructions cause mine didn't?
05-20-2017, 03:29 PM
#14
Drifting
No they did not. I used info I found in a few threads. I know my way around this motor too which helped. Try this...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-write-up.html
Click his hyperlink and you get what your looking for
...https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-write-up.html
Click his hyperlink and you get what your looking for
05-21-2017, 07:02 PM
#15
Finally done!!
Different Web site but a great how-to...
I'll be using this when I change mine out soon also.
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=153172
I'll be using this when I change mine out soon also.
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=153172
And I'm happy to report that the air is blowing Very Cold!! Thank You for your help!
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mstromquist (05-22-2017)
05-21-2017, 07:08 PM
#16
A Big Thanks!!
No they did not. I used info I found in a few threads. I know my way around this motor too which helped. Try this...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-write-up.html
Click his hyperlink and you get what your looking for
...https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-write-up.html
Click his hyperlink and you get what your looking for
Me and my husband finished installing my ac compressor, Accumulator, Orifice, o-rings and gaskets for the waterpump! My car is blowing some very cold air now!! My husband got the air blowing 43.4 degrees
05-21-2017, 07:38 PM
#17
Racer
No they did not. I used info I found in a few threads. I know my way around this motor too which helped. Try this...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-write-up.html
Click his hyperlink and you get what your looking for
...https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-write-up.html
Click his hyperlink and you get what your looking for
Marc
Last edited by marc a; 05-21-2017 at 08:00 PM.
05-21-2017, 07:42 PM
#18
97 C5 AC Compressor change out finally done!!
Well my husband and I finished installing my new AC Compressor, Orifice Tube, Accumulator and gaskets for the waterpump!! I appreciate all the help and answers to my many questions, it made the job a lot faster!
I'm gonna share some of the photos and yes I know I have a bad oil leak and yes we are going to be fixing it next...
By having good folks on here telling me where to get the best deal on the parts I needed for this job to the writeups that I was told to look at for installation I have to say really help us out!
You guys Rock!
I'm gonna share some of the photos and yes I know I have a bad oil leak and yes we are going to be fixing it next...
By having good folks on here telling me where to get the best deal on the parts I needed for this job to the writeups that I was told to look at for installation I have to say really help us out!
You guys Rock!
05-21-2017, 07:43 PM
#19
Drifting
Just wanted to say Thank You for showing me that write up and pictures for my install!! My husband and I worked on it yesterday and got everything replaced, New compressor, Accumulator, Orifice Tube, o-rings, and waterpump gaskets.
And I'm happy to report that the air is blowing Very Cold!! Thank You for your help!
And I'm happy to report that the air is blowing Very Cold!! Thank You for your help!
