Ziff951

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?

Mark944na86

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).

F18Rep

Theres a thread over on Pelican about doing this, a couple of years old. Bruce

75ohm

Depends on what compressor you have and if a rebuild kit is available for it...

Crimson Nape Racing

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.

Joe Jackson

I resealed one for a friend about 5 years ago. Still going strong. Can't remember where I got the kit though.

Mike C.

https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...or-seized.html

Hope you have better luck than me....

Ziff951

Right on guys... I'm gonna digest this info and make a decision soon. Thanks for the helpful responses!

Stephen

J Berk

If you have an early style compressor and decide to replace it I have one which appears to be new. $100 plus shipping

Yarf

Check this site for AC gasket kits you need to know the model # of your compressor http://www.acsource.com/nippondenso_1.aspx
Good luck?

AKCJ

PM sent. I may be able to take that off your hands if Ziff951 doesn't use it.

Ziff951

Go for it AKCJ...I'm either going to rebuild or buy a rebuilt one in the near future...not right this second. Good luck!

AKCJ

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.

75ohm

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.

J Berk

AKCJ

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