A/C Compressor
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Amherstburg Ontario
A/C Compressor
I need a new A/C compressor for a 98 C5. People are telling me the OEM & Delco are no longer available, is this true?
need help picking a good one. I want NEW not refurbished. Thanks.
need help picking a good one. I want NEW not refurbished. Thanks.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Dyer, IN
Pro
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
There is a recent thread where a member bought a NOS OEM compressor from smcautoparts.com. The long and short of that thread was that the forum member did not do an oil balance when installing the new compressor and accumulator so was unsure how much oil was in the system.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Florida
St. Jude Donor '09
There are still some NOS out there if you are willing to pay the premium. Of course if your compressor is toast, you'll want to replace the orifice tube, accumulator, and condenser. I just replaced my compressor, orifice tube, accumulator, and condenser last year from Rock Auto. All brand new Four Seasons parts.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2024
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From: Alexandria VA
My previous C5 I used a NAPA remanufactured OEM ( AC Delco?) compressor. It comes with a good warranty and was a nice piece. I did not want to spend the money on a new old stock...my current C5 has a compact unit from Dirt Dingo.
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