Finnally getting A/C back in the car...
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Finnally getting A/C back in the car... Well guys after 2 years, im finnaly getting a/c back in the Z...i finally realized, well its just too damn hot not to have it....anyways on to the questions...i have never installed a compressor before..well not on a camaro anyways..are there any special tools needed or any tips and trick that would be useful to in R/R the compressor, lines, dryer, condensor? Any help is much appreciated!
Do you already have an A/C system hanging around you took out of that car, or are you buying one? You can install everything with basic hand tools but it helps to have a selection to work with. When you install just make sure everything is tight and your not missing any o rings in the lines. It would also be helpful to have whoever fills the system to put some dye in with the R134a so that if you do have a leak, it will be very easy to see (people who do A/C diag. have UV lights to detect the dye).
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okay, well the car still has the old compressor on it, so im removing it and the broken lines and installing new lines, dryer, used compressor, and condenser. Now, my question is this...since i am installing a used compressor, how do i go about checking it for proper operation before installing. Seems like i remember something about if the clutch and pully spin freely, it would be in good condition. corect me if im wrong.
Yes, if the clutch (pully) can spin freely, its not locked like some do when they fail. There is really no other surefire way to check it other than getting it in there and filling it up and running it (that I know of).
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The compressor needs PAG oil aswell as the R134a (oil to keep it lubed/refrigerant).
Your going to have to look it up, because I forget how much of each (and what specs, I think theres different types of PAG oil) is supposed to be added to the system.
The compressor needs PAG oil aswell as the R134a (oil to keep it lubed/refrigerant).
Your going to have to look it up, because I forget how much of each (and what specs, I think theres different types of PAG oil) is supposed to be added to the system.
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okay, well im probably gonna try and tackle this beast tomorrow...im tired of not having a/c...i really hope this compressor works..they guy i got it from said it blew ice cold when it came out of the car
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one suggestion would be that if you are having the system charged by a professional to have them pull a vacuum on it, to make sure and remove any possible contaminents in the system. it isnt absolutely necesary but does help. also look for an oil called frigiquiet made by a company called bg. it is good stuff and helps keep the compressors quiet. it also isnt necassary but is an awesome alternative to the pag oil and also contains a dye in it ...
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hell yeah, it got 100 +..i think the highest was 107..way too damn hot for me.
thanks for the tips guys, hopefully i can get this puppy chilling in a few days
thanks for the tips guys, hopefully i can get this puppy chilling in a few days
