Coolant Dye Found Around Compressor

[pmarsh]

Hey all, just looking for a couple of opinions from more experienced folk. We added a can of R1394 coolant to a 94 explorer in hopes of finding where a leak was hiding.

Well after checking everywhere it was accidentally noticed that the middle of the compressor had a line of dye right around the outside of it.

Now I'm not sure but is it possible that there is an o-ring or something that is just worn out? Or should I be looking for an entirely new compressor?

Thanks for any shared thoughts.

Great forum, wish I'd found it sooner!

 

[ma96782]

W/o actually seeing.....I'd say, time for a new compressor (w/ clutch). It has been said.......that the tools to take the clutch and compressor apart are in most cases cost prohibitive.......unless, you want to go into business.

Aloha, Mark

 

[Glacier991]

Replace the compressor.

 

[pmarsh]

Mark,

Thanks, I figured as much. Also thanks for some of your other posts you've made in the past. (You too Glacier)
Some of them have been a lot of help.

Is it me or do parts decide to fail at the same time?

-Paul