Anybody rebuild their AC compressor?
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Anybody rebuild their AC compressor?
I'm ready for a new compressor...(leaking charge out, not clutch issues) and wondered if anybody here has rebuilt theirs with success? Seems like it's just a few seals and gaskets...thoughts?
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I had mine resealed for $100... not the complete rebuild. It's lasted about a year, and has just started to leak a few drops again, but nothing too bad at this stage. Next time I would probably go for the full rebuild, or buy an already rebuilt unit (similar cost).
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I am going from memory, but I think the gaskets alone were $50-100 and I found a rebuilt compressor on fleabay for about $200. I went with the compressor. It's been less than a year, but no problems so far.
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Check this site for AC gasket kits you need to know the model # of your compressor http://www.acsource.com/nippondenso_1.aspx
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Thanks Ziff.
Joe B are you out there?
I've got a bad squeal that may be the A/C compressor bearing. It comes and goes so it's hard to be sure. I already changed most of the front end rollers and the alternator bearings but I still have the noise.
Joe B are you out there?
I've got a bad squeal that may be the A/C compressor bearing. It comes and goes so it's hard to be sure. I already changed most of the front end rollers and the alternator bearings but I still have the noise.
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Putting new seals on a compressor isn't the end all solution... you could have a leaking hose, if original, or other issues.
If you're spending that much money on resealing an old compressor, get a new compressor. You'll need a receiver/dryer anyway and you might as well replace the pressure switch (which mine came with). Depending on what you're system has done, you should flush the whole thing before charging. Pay attention to the amount of oil you need to... especially if you're rebuilding the compressor.
Inspect the reed valves too... which you likely won't find a kit for for these bastards -- at least, I didn't.
A good trick is to put the loose compressor on the bench and spin it with an impact gun with your hand on the intake side... no suction, get a new compressor, it's cheaper.
Good luck.
If you're spending that much money on resealing an old compressor, get a new compressor. You'll need a receiver/dryer anyway and you might as well replace the pressure switch (which mine came with). Depending on what you're system has done, you should flush the whole thing before charging. Pay attention to the amount of oil you need to... especially if you're rebuilding the compressor.
Inspect the reed valves too... which you likely won't find a kit for for these bastards -- at least, I didn't.
A good trick is to put the loose compressor on the bench and spin it with an impact gun with your hand on the intake side... no suction, get a new compressor, it's cheaper.
Good luck.
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Sorry I did not reply to your PM yet....I am working on a trade wih the compressor while at Hershey at the end of this month.
If it does not work out you're 1st on the list !
best
Joe
Sorry I did not reply to your PM yet....I am working on a trade wih the compressor while at Hershey at the end of this month.
If it does not work out you're 1st on the list !
best
Joe
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