FireSilverLullaby

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Well today my car started blowing warm air all the sudden and i figured it was the compressor since it has been noisy lately. then i turned the air on and it stalled the car, so i cut the a/c belt and its definitley the compressor.

I dont have a whole lot of money since i already need new tires, and break pads. so ive been looking for a used compressor and found one from a member on here for 75 dollars with 57k on it. Would this be worth it since mine went out at 67k?

Also how can i discharge the system myself, i want to take the compressor off tommrow. and should i take it to the dealer to have the system vacumed out, or can i do it my self? and is their anything else i need to do or know?

thanks in advance

FireSilverLullaby

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anyone know alot about a/c stuff?

sroach20

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you can get the vacuum pump at vautozone, they rent them. the flush you will have to find on your own, if your compressor locked up you have to flush the system. if you have an air compressor you can get a flush attachment from a place like harbourgh freight for cheap. make sure you replace the orifice and accumulator also.

Asmodeus

won't it all just leak out when you start pulling lines and hoses?

sroach20

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you have to flush out the crap that was shot threw the system when the compressor locked up.

FireSilverLullaby

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Alright thanks for the help, ive decide to get a rebuilt compressor. but where would i find the flush, and what kind of attachment would i need for my air compressor?

blkbird

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Mine came apart and i ended up having to replace the accumulator, condensor and compressor along with cleaning out all the lines, all in one shot. I bought everything brand new so I wouldnt have to deal with a remanufacured compressor again. I went through 2 of those. Rebuilt compressors are crap!!!

sroach20

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you can buy the flush at any auto parts store. some people just pour the flush into a hose and stick the air nozzle from a compressor into the line and blow it through.

FireSilverLullaby

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thanks. i really couldnt afford a new condensor too. but i think the best i can get is a remanufactured one and their already expensive. the old one is coming off tonight

blkbird

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Good luck!!

FireSilverLullaby

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I took the compressor, accumulator and lines out. When i pulled the lines black chunks of dirt came out so its definitley contaminated. Im gonna order the compressor tommrow and hopefully flush the system.

My engine compartment looks real clean without the a/c it makes me want to leave it off.

sroach20

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just leave it off till you can afford a new one. when i worked at an auto parts store i learned the only thing you should always buy new is an ac compressor, never rebuilt. check ebay, i have seen new ones for three something. murray, factory air, and four seasons are all the same company. delco and delphi are also the same. do not, i repeat do not waste your money on a rebuilt.

FireSilverLullaby

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Alright i see a few new for around 200, so i might try that. but if i can get a good warranty on the rebuilt i might just use that. So do most rebuilt ones just go out again or something? and do they make rebuild kits somewhere?

sroach20

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remember, when your buy the rebuilt the warranty does not cover freon and oil lost.

LT Malice

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I second that. I just bought a "ready-aire" brand rebuilt compressor from autozone, and the clutch failed 2 weeks later. It was the cheepest piece of crap I've ever seen.

FireSilverLullaby

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alright i just checked on the warrenty today and its only valid if you get shop to install it. so i guess ill try to get a new off ebay or something.

blkbird

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Like I said, dont waste your time with a rebuilt compressor. Nothing but headaches!!

01WS6/tamu

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If it blew up that bad no amount of flushing will get the crap out of the condensor plan on replacing it too. As I tell my customers cold, reliable air is not cheap!! Gm parts are the only way to fly rebuilt is absolute crap.

FireSilverLullaby

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alright well if i need a new condenser i am just going to live without air condition for 2 more months.