The clutch seized on my AC compressor so I've picked up a new/reman from the
parts house. Questions:
1) Tag on new compressor says is shipped with "minimal" oil. What kind of,
how much and where should oil be added?
2) Got a new "dryer" at the same time but see no way to "break" the old one
out. Hoses seem to use some type of non-breakable fittings. How are these
hoses disconnected?
Thanks in advance and yes it is winter here in Florida but the highs have
been in the 60's lately and summer is on its way ;-)
Gerald Riggs - 25 Jan 2005 19:00 GMT
Well first, the oil in an AC sys distributes itself all through the the
system when operating. When you pull a component and replace it you should
basically put the same amount of oil back in as came out with the old
component (by any chance did you drain and measure the oil in the old
compressor ?). Same goes for the dryer. There is exact guidance in the
service manuals on component oil replacemant quantities. The Ford manual for
a 95X says
"if the amount of oil drained from the removed compressor is between 4 and
5 oz pour the same amount of new oil into the new compressor". Different
answer if you drain more or less out. It does not say where to add the oil.
I think there is a plug. The oil quantity for the accumulator drier is 3
oz.in a 95X.
In a 94X I think you might be looking at R12 refridgerant too. Another
problem. Might want to consider switching to a "drop in" replacement like
Freeze 12. It works good. Might be R134a. Be sure.
Now replacing the dryer. Ford makes it so you can replace the dryers. The
connections are probably spring lock fittings and require a special removal
tool to open.
Doing this work is not diffulct but getting the system to really work good
is.
Take care - Jerry
> The clutch seized on my AC compressor so I've picked up a new/reman from
> the
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> Thanks in advance and yes it is winter here in Florida but the highs have
> been in the 60's lately and summer is on its way ;-)
Jim Warman - 26 Jan 2005 06:48 GMT
As Gerald has indicated, there is much more to AC repair than installing new
parts. Even the instructions from the supplier assume that you are familiar
with AC repair. To avoid repeat failures, I recommend purchasing a manual to
help you with your endeavour. I'm not sure about the generic shop manuals
but most factory manuals do have a listing of any caveates. It is important
to familiarize ourselves with those things we are trying to repair... if we
don't know how they work we can cost ourselves needlessly...
> The clutch seized on my AC compressor so I've picked up a new/reman from the
> parts house. Questions:
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> Thanks in advance and yes it is winter here in Florida but the highs have
> been in the 60's lately and summer is on its way ;-)
rj - 26 Jan 2005 15:04 GMT
Thanks all for the excellent advice.
> As Gerald has indicated, there is much more to AC repair than installing new
> parts. Even the instructions from the supplier assume that you are familiar
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> > Thanks in advance and yes it is winter here in Florida but the highs have
> > been in the 60's lately and summer is on its way ;-)