Anybody rebuild and replace the seals themselves? Is it a do it yourself project or are special tools needed? Mine is leaking and just checking out options, thanks.

 

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This isn't something I've ever tackled. When my compressor went out years ago, I bought a remanufactured one from Hancock Industries, in Abilene, Texas. They were by far the cheapest source at the time (something around $300), and the last time I checked, they were still in business. The latest phone number I have for them is (325) 692-9290. Good luck.

 

Thanks, I see that Griffiths sells the gasket kit, that's why I was curious. Prices are expensive I've seen some rebuilts as high as $500 plus.

 

I initially bought a re manufactured one from Zims. It worked well but the system had a leak and it eventually burned up. I then bought a Kuehl kit from Griffiths http://www.griffiths.com/shop/index....products_id=90 which has worked amazingly for the past 2 summers. I think it runs smoother and with less resistance than stock and re manufactured units. I still have the old one and can not find anyone who wants the core or all the parts to rebuild. Previously, I remember someone on the list who had experience rebuilding them, but can't remember who? Hopefully they will chime in.

 

Ordered the Kuehl kit today, compressor, dryer, hoses, belt, fittings and new hardware for $625.

 

81 degrees in Detroit today and I drove the 968 to work. Used the sunshade as usual but it was still easy 90 degrees in the car after work. Got in started and turned on the Kuehl and big smile as the cool air came on. You don't get that thunk/bang/belt squeel when I hit the a/c button as with the stock and rebuilt units

 

Installing it next week I'll post an update.

 

Can these kits work with both 134 or 12? I think I would still have good AC if I would have never went to 134. It worked for about 1 month and then blew the seal. Now I have about 20 lbs of r 12 and want to get the compressor seal fixed and start again with r12.

 

+! on the Kuehl kits! bought the kit and had it installed a few months ago and its working great! very cold air.

 

Griffiths has a 968 kit/compressor for both R12 and R134A.

 

Does anyone recall where the low side connector is on our cars?

 

on the back of the compressor or on the low pressure line veeeery close to the compressor... depending on whether you have an aftermarket compressor or stock...

 

Thanks!

 

The problem with rebuilding your Nippondenso compressor is that the "head gaskets" for each end of the compressor are NLA. You can replace every other seal/gasket in the compressor but if your head gaskets are leaking then you need a new compressor. The upside is that the rest of the gaskets/seals are about $50/shipped and it only requires basic hand tools to tear down.