Changing A/C Compressor...?
Le Mans Master
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From: Maryville TN
St. Jude Donor '06-13,'16-'17, '19
The service manual says that you need to remove the radiator and slide the compressor forward and up, but I did it with the radiator in place. I got mine out by removing the exhaust manifold and sliding the compressor back toward the firewall then up and out the top of the car.
It's not all that hard but it does take a bit of time since you have to recover the R134a, remove the hoses, then pull a vacum on the new compressor and then recharge the system.
Tom
It's not all that hard but it does take a bit of time since you have to recover the R134a, remove the hoses, then pull a vacum on the new compressor and then recharge the system.
Tom
Instructor
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From: Port Richey Florida
Originally Posted by TCW
The service manual says that you need to remove the radiator and slide the compressor forward and up, but I did it with the radiator in place. I got mine out by removing the exhaust manifold and sliding the compressor back toward the firewall then up and out the top of the car.
It's not all that hard but it does take a bit of time since you have to recover the R134a, remove the hoses, then pull a vacum on the new compressor and then recharge the system.
Tom
It's not all that hard but it does take a bit of time since you have to recover the R134a, remove the hoses, then pull a vacum on the new compressor and then recharge the system.
Tom
Do you hange the condensor when you changed the compressor,
Also did you change the pilot tube,
I need to change my compressor too, what all is need in parts?
Thanks
J
Last edited by Jedster; Sep 24, 2005 at 08:13 PM. Reason: mispelled
Safety Car
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From: Melbourne FL
If your compressor went bad, I would highly recc. you also change the accumulator/dryer and the orifice tube screen. As these can get clogged by tiny metal shaving from the failed compresor. Also don't forget to add the correct amount to refrig. oil to the new parts.
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From: Port Richey Florida
I have also read online that the condensor should be changed also because of small Teflon particlesget clogged in it, and they can not be flushed out of the condensor,
Does anyone know if thats true?
I am looking at changing:
A/c compressor
Orifice tube
Accumulator
Condensor
Do I need all if the hoses too?
Accumulator hose
Evap tube front and rear
THANKS !
J
Does anyone know if thats true?
I am looking at changing:
A/c compressor
Orifice tube
Accumulator
Condensor
Do I need all if the hoses too?
Accumulator hose
Evap tube front and rear
THANKS !
J
