A/c Compresser Problems!!

[brian_slagle]

The other day, while doing an oil change, I noticed that the a/c compresser was starting to stick. So I got some oil for it and put it into the system. I got a can of 134, and yes I have the conversion, and the a/c compresser blew up. Shot out white smoke and green stuff. I was wondering if there is something I can replace in the compresser or do I need to replace the whole thing?

 

[MAXIMIS1]

well am sure it is possible to rebuild your unit as long as the housing is not damaged ...however a wrecking yard should be around 100-200 dollars. be sure to spot a new arrival vehicle to choose from better chances of the a.c still being complete.not contaminated you also need several other new parts if the compressor did in fact pop...

 

[Longjohn119]

sounds like you 'slugged' the compressor with a liquid, which port did you add oil to?

Compressors are made to compress a gas into a liquid, you feed them a liquid, be it freon or oil and as you found out you'll pop that compressor in a heartbeat ....

New or used compressor, you are going to have to flush the system and put a vaccum pump on it for a minimum of an hour, overnight would even be better ..... you'll also have to change the receiver filter dryer and I'd probably put a new filter dryer on the liquid line also ....

 

[Glacier991]

It is nice to have someone knowledgeable about A/C like LongJohn119 on the board. You are breath of fresh air. Thanks!