Stuffed aircon compressor [Aussie Drivers]

From: John_H on 30 Nov 2009 03:43

Fraser Johnston wrote:

>Looks like the aircon compressor in the Liberty has shat itself. After making
>all sorts of horrible noises it is now not working at all. Aircon will only
>blow hot. What is the best way of fixing it? I've got a mate who can evac the
>system for me so after that do I pull it off and replace it or have it rebuilt?
>Anyone know of anyone in Perth that will do me an exchange unit.

Denso list Ingram as their WA agents. Ashdown Ingram are part of
Repco, they now call themselves OEX. They probably won't deal direct
unless you've got an account, in which case you'll be stuck with
Repco.

Their a/c catalogue, which lists some rebuilt compressors, isn't yet
available online AFAIK (you could try google) but any Repco branch
should have hard copy. Get the model details off the plate on your
compressor to be safe.

There are also a number of others who rebuild compressors but I don't
specifically know of any in WA.

Sounds like it's been driven to destruction, in which case there'll be
metal filings spread throughout the system... meaning it'll need to be
flushed and the expansion valve replaced. Receiver drier will require
replacement as a matter of course -- IIRC some Subarus use a desicant
cartridge (see the OEX catalogue).

After that it's a simple matter of evacuating and leak testing the
system and recharging it. I'd use Hychill HR12 in preference to
Dupont R134A, but if your mate happens to be a VASA member (apologists
for Dupont) he'll probably go ape at the mere mention. :)

--
John H

From: F Murtz on 30 Nov 2009 04:00

From: The Raven on 30 Nov 2009 05:57

"Fraser Johnston" <ftrust(a)iinet.net.au> wrote in message
news:7nh3mpF3k2mtnU1(a)mid.individual.net...
> Looks like the aircon compressor in the Liberty has shat itself. After
> making all sorts of horrible noises it is now not working at all.

Not good.

> Aircon will only blow hot. What is the best way of fixing it?

Replace the compressor and regas. Hopefully it didn't pump little bits of
compressor throughout the system (well, some of it anyway).

> I've got a mate who can evac the system for me so after that do I pull it
> off and replace it or have it rebuilt?

I'm not sure anyone rebuilds them these days, not cost effective. Even if
someone could rebuild it a 2nd hand item or brand new would probably be more
reliable (you know it works).

> Anyone know of anyone in Perth that will do me an exchange unit.

I'd be surprised if they take exchanges, unless they want the clutch unit
and/or some other fittings.

> I've never done much with aircon before so enquiring minds want to know.
> I figure this is going to be wallet hurting.

2nd hand compressor from the wrecker and hope you mate is as good as he's
implying is the cheapest option. Next more expensive is a second hand unit
and a professional regas (expect to be hit for a new drier as well). Final
step is a new compressor and regas.

First thing to do is get that old compressor off and figure out how much it
chewed up and spat into the rest of the plumbing.

From: Atheist Chaplain on 30 Nov 2009 06:18

"The Raven" <swilson150(a)yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
news:4b13a519$0$10808$afc38c87(a)news.optusnet.com.au...
> "Fraser Johnston" <ftrust(a)iinet.net.au> wrote in message
> news:7nh3mpF3k2mtnU1(a)mid.individual.net...
>> Looks like the aircon compressor in the Liberty has shat itself. After
>> making all sorts of horrible noises it is now not working at all.
>
> Not good.
>
>> Aircon will only blow hot. What is the best way of fixing it?
>
> Replace the compressor and regas. Hopefully it didn't pump little bits of
> compressor throughout the system (well, some of it anyway).
>
>> I've got a mate who can evac the system for me so after that do I pull
>> it off and replace it or have it rebuilt?
>
> I'm not sure anyone rebuilds them these days, not cost effective. Even if
> someone could rebuild it a 2nd hand item or brand new would probably be
> more reliable (you know it works).
>
> > Anyone know of anyone in Perth that will do me an exchange unit.
>
> I'd be surprised if they take exchanges, unless they want the clutch unit
> and/or some other fittings.
>
>> I've never done much with aircon before so enquiring minds want to know.
>> I figure this is going to be wallet hurting.
>
> 2nd hand compressor from the wrecker and hope you mate is as good as he's
> implying is the cheapest option. Next more expensive is a second hand unit
> and a professional regas (expect to be hit for a new drier as well). Final
> step is a new compressor and regas.
>
> First thing to do is get that old compressor off and figure out how much
> it chewed up and spat into the rest of the plumbing.
>
>
>

On a related note, the Corolla aircon is not getting as cold as it used to
when new, and as it is getting on in years I was thinking about getting it
re-gassed, what's the best gas to use so it is nice and frosty :-)

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From: gazza on 30 Nov 2009 06:30

i just put a unit in an n13 pulsar the first compresser was ceased the 2nd
was ok got the oil changed in it b4 i put the 2nd compresser on got the 2nd
compresser from the wreckers for $50.00 if it works for 12 months or 5 years
was a cheap system from a wrecked car for $100.00 plus the 2nd compresser

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