AC compressor
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AC compressor Ok, so about two years ago, I blew a hole in the bottom of my AC compressor and have been driving with it like that since. So can I just replace the compressor or are there other things that need replaced now? Also, would it be alright to buy a used compressor or is that to big of a gamble?
that depends on if air got into your system.. if it did, you are looking at replacing the dryer, and maybe the evaporator
if no air got in, you are just looking at buying a compressor
as long as the compressor worked before, i dont see why you shouldnt buy a used one, thats what i did, but before i installed it, i changed the oil.
you need to find out if the oil leaked out of your system, the entire system holds about 9 oz of fluid, and the compressor holds around 2 of those oz
if no air got in, you are just looking at buying a compressor
as long as the compressor worked before, i dont see why you shouldnt buy a used one, thats what i did, but before i installed it, i changed the oil.
you need to find out if the oil leaked out of your system, the entire system holds about 9 oz of fluid, and the compressor holds around 2 of those oz
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that depends on if air got into your system.. if it did, you are looking at replacing the dryer, and maybe the evaporator
if no air got in, you are just looking at buying a compressor
as long as the compressor worked before, i dont see why you shouldnt buy a used one, thats what i did, but before i installed it, i changed the oil.
you need to find out if the oil leaked out of your system, the entire system holds about 9 oz of fluid, and the compressor holds around 2 of those oz
if no air got in, you are just looking at buying a compressor
as long as the compressor worked before, i dont see why you shouldnt buy a used one, thats what i did, but before i installed it, i changed the oil.
you need to find out if the oil leaked out of your system, the entire system holds about 9 oz of fluid, and the compressor holds around 2 of those oz
honestly i would replace it all...how much is it worth to you to take another risk and blow a hole in a 700$ compressor...drier, condensor, orfice tube...etc etc...id do it...or just take it off...
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you need to replace your compressor, reciever/drier, and your evaporator for sure. there are decedent bags in your evaporator to keep moisture out the lines in a sealed system. if you have a hole in your compressor then it definetely has moisture in it. i remember when i worked at napa they had a deal where you get a remanufactured compressor and drier and evaporator for like 300 bucks. hope that helps
There are no bags of anything in the evaporator, it's in the accumulator. The evaporator is the coil inside the car, the accumulator is the round can thing under the hood. These cars do not have reciever/driers.
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your right. i meant the orfice tube. got confused. there are decedent bags in the evaporator and non in the accumulator. the accumulator is in front of your radiator and it looks like a second radiator of some sort. the round can is the evaporator where the low pressure liquid turns into a low pressure gas to go into the compressor again to start the process all over again. im not trying to be a jackass but i am certified in climate control systems in automotive technology. so i think i do know the difference between an accumulator and a evaporator. you are right about it not having a reciever dryier tho, it has an orfice tube
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Verdad Gallardo your right. i meant the orfice tube. got confused. there are decedent bags in the evaporator and non in the accumulator. the accumulator is in front of your radiator and it looks like a second radiator of some sort. the round can is the evaporator where the low pressure liquid turns into a low pressure gas to go into the compressor again to start the process all over again. im not trying to be a jackass but i am certified in climate control systems in automotive technology. so i think i do know the difference between an accumulator and a evaporator. you are right about it not having a reciever dryier tho, it has an orfice tube
The accumulator should be replaced although I've had no problems reusing old ones.
While you have it apart take the liquid line out and pull the orifice tube out of it, if it's dirty replace it too.
Depending on the situation I might flush/drain all the oil and add new PAG150.
Theres no straight answer not knowing specific details, this is why shops replace it all and we freak out at the price.
Realistically you might get by replacing the line, using a vacuum pump on it for several hours, and adding refrigerant.
