AC Compressor Just Burnt Up (Black Smoke Everywhere)
06-10-2011, 06:37 PM
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I bought the compressor & clutch from Pelican for $300. (Actually lowest I can find anywhere.) Works fine for a year now. And I'm in Texas.
Did it myself. Have a shop evacuate the refigerant for free. 4 13mm bolts and the compressor is out after you take out the belt. 2 more bolts and the hose is out. Get new seals.
Have the shop pull vacuum and refill the refigerant.
Did it myself. Have a shop evacuate the refigerant for free. 4 13mm bolts and the compressor is out after you take out the belt. 2 more bolts and the hose is out. Get new seals.
Have the shop pull vacuum and refill the refigerant.
06-11-2011, 10:37 AM
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Expansion valve can be replaced without removing the gas tank. My Indy, the excellent Robbie Provost @ Provost Motorsports in Bordentown, NJ, has just done this job on my car.
06-11-2011, 10:48 AM
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And I should have mentioned earlier, the expansion valve may have triggered the failure.
If it sticks, flow is restricted and the pump heats up.
As for where to buy the compressor... I guess I'll just openly promote FD Motorsports
$285 for a new Denso unit (prices can change over time so when this thread is old and grey, please keep this in mind
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06-11-2011, 03:07 PM
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Ken, if you tackle this yourself I hope you keep us updated. I just bought via Amazon a brass manifold gauge set, can tap valve, and a twin port vacuum pump. Total was under $200. I'm getting ready to tackle the a/c on my girlfriends Isuzu Rodeo. I've never done an evacuation and refill (only a top off) but it just doesn't look too hard. At least I'll have the tools if I ever need to do one of my cars. Good luck.
I bought the compressor & clutch from Pelican for $300. (Actually lowest I can find anywhere.) Works fine for a year now. And I'm in Texas.
Did it myself. Have a shop evacuate the refigerant for free. 4 13mm bolts and the compressor is out after you take out the belt. 2 more bolts and the hose is out. Get new seals. Have the shop pull vacuum and refill the refigerant.
Did it myself. Have a shop evacuate the refigerant for free. 4 13mm bolts and the compressor is out after you take out the belt. 2 more bolts and the hose is out. Get new seals. Have the shop pull vacuum and refill the refigerant.
yes, +1
And I should have mentioned earlier, the expansion valve may have triggered the failure. If it sticks, flow is restricted and the pump heats up.
As for where to buy the compressor... I guess I'll just openly promote FD Motorsports $285 for a new Denso unit (prices can change over time so when this thread is old and grey, please keep this in mind )
And I should have mentioned earlier, the expansion valve may have triggered the failure. If it sticks, flow is restricted and the pump heats up.
As for where to buy the compressor... I guess I'll just openly promote FD Motorsports
$285 for a new Denso unit (prices can change over time so when this thread is old and grey, please keep this in mind )Another Q for the RL Folks. Should the system be evaparated before installation of the new parts (expansion valve for instance)? If you put the new exp v before evaporation, couldn't metal particles clog it up? On the other hand, if evaporation is done with the old valve, can you get the system fully cleaned if it's already clogged? Your thoughts.
Ken
Last edited by 993Porsche; 06-11-2011 at 03:17 PM. Reason: Another question for the RL Follks
06-13-2011, 10:31 AM
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Burning Brakes
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