06-08-2008, 03:43 PM
I didn't know much about A/C systems but recent problems to Jenn's heat pump at her house, my Suby developing some refrigerant leak and now her 2001 Civic A/C compressor shitting the bed, I've been forced to learn all about it.
Obviously, I'm not a licensed repairman so I can't deal with evacuating and recharging the closed systems, legally anyhow, but I'm not gonna pay some guy ~$1000 to replace her compressor. I can find used compressors for about $100 and I know once I open up the system, I'm gonna have to replace the dryer. However, am I gonna have to take the car somewhere to evacuate the system before opening it up? When replacing the compressor, do I have to lubricate the system before it gets charged up or do those refrigerants contain the oil in them? When I replace the compressor, do I change the dryer then, or wait until just before getting it recharged to replace the dryer?
I'm sure I'm missing something else, so if you've got some tips for me, that'd also help.
Damn its hot outside.
Obviously, I'm not a licensed repairman so I can't deal with evacuating and recharging the closed systems, legally anyhow, but I'm not gonna pay some guy ~$1000 to replace her compressor. I can find used compressors for about $100 and I know once I open up the system, I'm gonna have to replace the dryer. However, am I gonna have to take the car somewhere to evacuate the system before opening it up? When replacing the compressor, do I have to lubricate the system before it gets charged up or do those refrigerants contain the oil in them? When I replace the compressor, do I change the dryer then, or wait until just before getting it recharged to replace the dryer?
I'm sure I'm missing something else, so if you've got some tips for me, that'd also help.
Damn its hot outside.
1994 Ford Ranger
2004 Honda S2000
2007 BMW X3
2004 Honda S2000
2007 BMW X3