A/c compressor removal/replacement

[john saleeby]

Removing the ac compressor for inspection and possible replacement.

Any advice on the removal and things to beware of so I don't mess it up would be appreciated. Will be converting to R134A during this process.

Thanks in advance

John S.

 

[aminga]

Swap the Dryer and Orifice tube while you're doing it. FLush the system and replace the orings with green ones (for R-134a)

 

[john saleeby]

copy that.

How do I remove the compressor? I see one bolt is easy to get to. How many are there that need removal before the compressor comes out? Also, how do I disconnect the A/C lines from the back of the compressor?

 

[williamsGN]

Heater and Air Conditioning

has a lot of good info.

 

[aminga]

One bolt holds the lines to the back of the compressor. There's 2 wire connections to it one in the front and one in the back.

And there are 3 bolts that hold it to the accessory bracket. One of those will only come out when the lines are loose.

Have someone siphon off the R-12 before you undo the bolt that holds the lines and replace the seals when you bolt it back up

 

[john saleeby]

Very good. I have some direction which will help me!

 

[Early_Grace]

I don't see any Heater and Air Conditioning section under the forums list.

 

[Early_Grace]

Is there a mounting bolt on the bottom that can't be seen holding the a/c compressor?

 

[charlief1]

I don't see any Heater and Air Conditioning section under the forums list.

http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/airconditioning/acpage.html

 

[Early_Grace]

http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/airconditioning/acpage.html

thank you