Siezed Compressor
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Siezed Compressor
So i went to go turn my a/c on, compressor starts grinding and truck stalls out. Popped the hood, its siezed. My question is, how hard is it to replace it yourself and how much can a compressor cost? I know you would have to drain the system and technicaly you cant do it yourself cause it is considered hazardous waste. I really dont wanna spend the money on labor if its something i can do myself. Also, if i can't do it myself, is it labor intensive? Thanks guys
-Brian
-Brian
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It shouldn't be that bad, esp considering you leaked out all of r12
. It should be a simple matter of disconnecting two lines and one wiring harness, then ubolting and replacing the pump.
New pumps can run upwards of $600, and do not have refigerenat oil in them. Also when replacing a compressor it's recommend that your also replace the oriface tube and accumulator.
. It should be a simple matter of disconnecting two lines and one wiring harness, then ubolting and replacing the pump. New pumps can run upwards of $600, and do not have refigerenat oil in them. Also when replacing a compressor it's recommend that your also replace the oriface tube and accumulator.
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Your truck should have been charged with R12 refridgerant. If it all leaks out, there is no reason for you not replace the parts yourself and refill/upgrade to r134a.
57120 COMPRESSOR RMFG 315.40
58120C TAS NEW A/C COMPRESSOR 297.33
YCC-112-RM F2UZ19V703FARM \COMPRESSOR/CLUTC 297.98
YC-189 F77Z19703AB \NEW COMPRESSOR 335.98
010394 NEW COMP W/CLUTCH 403.82
57120 COMPRESSOR RMFG 315.40
58120C TAS NEW A/C COMPRESSOR 297.33
YCC-112-RM F2UZ19V703FARM \COMPRESSOR/CLUTC 297.98
YC-189 F77Z19703AB \NEW COMPRESSOR 335.98
010394 NEW COMP W/CLUTCH 403.82
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ok, cause i really dont wanna pay to have a mechanic fix it, way too much money... so thanks for your help
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your truck has r134a in it if is a 1994.
how do you get the charge out safely is still the question.
reax, are all those comp. prices from same place?
how do you get the charge out safely is still the question.
reax, are all those comp. prices from same place?
Last edited by quicklook2; Mar 24, 2007 at 05:39 PM.
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go withthe ford brand new unit its worth the cost, and like the other post said, you will be changingthe accumulator and the orfice tube, and it probally wouldnt hurt to have the condenser and evaperator professionally cleaned/flushed
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Just an FYI, but when a compressor locks up it can introduce metal and foreign debris into the system. That can clog up the condenser among other things. I had a compressor lockup on a 1995 Caprice LT1 and it ruined my compressor at the same time. We spent a lot of time cleaning the lines before replacing the compressor. I also had to get a new condenser, so it may not be plug and play.
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If you're just going to vent the refrigerant to the environment, then, yes, replacing the compressor is easy. Getting it to work properly again on your own is not. I have to go with Unixadm, too--you more than likely have metal in your lines. It doesn't take much for a compressor that's 13+ years old to shed some metal into the refrigerant and start wreaking havoc elsewhere. You're probably looking at replacing the compressor, lines, condensor and maybe a few other miscellaneous parts, plus you'd have to have an A/C shop pull a vacuum, add the right oil in the right amount, then add the correct amount of refrigerant--these things can't be done by a home mechanic unless he has all the right (and expensive) tools, gauges and pumps.
Start saving your pennies...I'd be surprised if you got into a reliable, working A/C for less than about $750.
BTDT, learned the hard way.
Jason
Start saving your pennies...I'd be surprised if you got into a reliable, working A/C for less than about $750.
BTDT, learned the hard way.
Jason