A/C Compressor Replacement!

[senator02103]

Is removing and replacing the A/C Compressor as simple as bolting it in and placing the belts where they were or is it a big job? I just wanted to know cause I dont have money to get a mechanic to repair it. I thought it might not be hard to do for yourself I know that you have to get it re-gassed but yeah...

[the_ash]

it's pretty straight forward... although now one requires a federal licence (ARC, another one of johnny howards money grab schemes) to carry out a/c system repairs.... including fitment of components.... any repairer who values their licence and doesnt like the idea of a $50000 fine will either turn you away or carry out further inspection work to determine that everything is done right.. so it may be worth while just saving up the extra $$ to get it done professionally

tis a pity your in Qld cause i could have done it for ya at a good price

but if you must DIY...

make sure you keep the ports sealed so no dirt gets inside the compressor and determine if the compressor is pre-oiled, use new r134a grade (green) o'rings lubed with a/c oil, and replace your receiver drier and its o'rings
also of note, if your system is dirty inside, then it will need flushing before regassing/ receiver drier replacement

[[TUFFTR]]

Is removing and replacing the A/C Compressor as simple as bolting it in and placing the belts where they were or is it a big job? I just wanted to know cause I dont have money to get a mechanic to repair it. I thought it might not be hard to do for yourself I know that you have to get it re-gassed but yeah...

Thats pretty much it.
4 bolts hold it on, a plug and the AC fittings, bit fiddly but if you have the tools very DIYable.

You will need the replacement compressor with you as without one you will have to leave the belt off meaning no alt meaning no charge

[senator02103]

Both of the above posts have left me like 50/50 on DIY....
I thought that the belts would be tricky but it sounds like the whole lot might be a big job.

[gtrtwinturbo]

as above DONT DO IT YOURSELF!!!
federal laws and u must recover the gas or u will have some akward q's when u go to have it regassed most places wont regas the system unless they can account for the gas they reclaim! (they regularly get audited by authorities)

half the system is under high pressure so don't crack the lines without recovering the gas or u could do ureself harm!!!

[the_ash]

as above DONT DO IT YOURSELF!!!
federal laws and u must recover the gas or u will have some akward q's when u go to have it regassed most places wont regas the system unless they can account for the gas they reclaim! (they regularly get audited by authorities)

half the system is under high pressure so don't crack the lines without recovering the gas or u could do ureself harm!!!

yeah and they can be anal... almost like they want us to slip up (imo)

[Steevo]

as above DONT DO IT YOURSELF!!!
federal laws and u must recover the gas or u will have some akward q's when u go to have it regassed most places wont regas the system unless they can account for the gas they reclaim! (they regularly get audited by authorities)

half the system is under high pressure so don't crack the lines without recovering the gas or u could do ureself harm!!!

maybe he has a leak??

[[TUFFTR]]

Pretty sure he has a leak too. I have had many leaks.

[senator02103]

With the prices i got quoted today i think im leaking out of each pipe

[Dazmag]

Get the shop that is going to do your regas to recover the gas and then go for it yourself.
Once the gas is out you have nothing to worry about because your a/c bloke should vacuum test the system anyway before regassing. The recovery should be part of the regassing charge anyway.