Thread: A/C comp deleted, now I want ot replace it.

There's a pulley in place of the A/C compressor on this car and I want functional A/C. Only the compressor was removed. The hoses are laying unplugged in place and the dryer is still connected in the system.

Assuming the worst, that the compressor released metal into the system, should the condenser and hoses be replaced when addressing this sort of issue? Not sure what happens when metal enters the system.

Obviously the comp, dryer and orifice tube need replacement. I'd feel better getting replacement hoses from a parts house like Autozone/Rock Auto to be safe.

So far: trans mount, motor mount, CV shaft, power steering hose, head light capsules. Needs a tie rod, possibly a rack.

Got a vacuum pump in hand. Usually rent gauges from Autozone and just do it myself. Just not sure what happens IF metal gets in the system from a grenaded comp. That probably didn't happen, but possible.

Last car I did, shops wanted 1400-1500 to replace comp/condenser/exp bulb. Cost me about $400 and a weekend. A/C still working.

Wonder how I can flush the condenser?

Any flushing agent added?

^^This^^ As long as you replace these parts and it holds a vac. for 30 min. or so you should be good. Been doing A/C this way forever and never had an issue.

Thanks, all.
Oh, where is the O tube located on these cars? 2000 GTP.

You can use Varsol or just about any solvent that isn't too harsh. Just blowing air will not get particles out of the oils that are still in the system.

Jeff

I'll try that link on a better computer. This one face planted that link.

Would Mineral Spirits be considered mild enough?

TIA.

I cant remember where the O tube is, If its like the intrigue its up under the brake res somewhere. Pull it and see if there's any junk in it. If the system has been open a long time I would just change everything and only flush the evaporator ( would be nice to change that too but who wants to pull the dash? and its much smaller than the condenser so it will clean up better). Theres ac mineral spirit flush kits you can buy.

When you say you have a vacuum pump I hope its not one of the air operated ones? If so those aren't really that good at pulling moisture out of the system. Yes it will work but the a/c as a whole will not last as long as doing it the proper way. Most PAG oils used in a lot of todays cars reacts with moisture and produces an acid that destroys the a/c system.

Depending on what you decide to change, make sure you replace the high/low valves. You may check the system for a vacuum leak but you most of the time you have gauges connected so the shraeders condition goes untested until after your done.

and compressor failure in the a/c industry we call it "black death". You can find a lot of information on google search with this term.

I use air powered vacuum pumps and have never had a problem with them, then again I have an air drier also (have to living in Houston). Is that the reason you have against using an air powered one?

Jeff