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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Maintenance => Topic started by: jacmac on July 06, 2011, 11:03:45 PM

Title: AC compressor
Post by: jacmac on July 06, 2011, 11:03:45 PM
There seems to be oil leaking from the front of my AC compressor any ideas,what the problem is & how to fix it?? I dont know much about compressors,never worked on one.Thanks
Title: Re: AC compressor
Post by: bertfam on July 06, 2011, 11:59:25 PM
Sounds like you have a bad front seal. If it's your original, you should have it rebuilt. If it's not (or you don't care about "matching"), then you can get a replacement at your local auto parts store.

Ed
Title: Re: AC compressor
Post by: jacmac on July 07, 2011, 01:33:30 AM
Well it was rebuilt 7 yrs ago just got the car done 8 months ago.Compressor is original so it needs a rebuild?? Cant just replace the seal?? Thanks
Title: Re: AC compressor
Post by: bertfam on July 07, 2011, 01:45:13 AM
Yes, the seal can be replaced, but 7 years is a long time so you might want to go ahead and have them go through it again just to make sure it's in good shape. Better now when it's apart, than a few months down the road, you know?

Ed
Title: Re: AC compressor
Post by: jacmac on July 07, 2011, 11:46:18 AM
Thanks for your help!
Title: Re: AC compressor
Post by: JohnZ on July 08, 2011, 01:37:27 AM
The front seal can be replaced, but it requires some special tools that cost about as much as having an A/C specialist do it for you. You want the good CERAMIC seal, not the cheap carbon seal.
Title: Re: AC compressor
Post by: jacmac on July 08, 2011, 11:30:42 PM
Thanks John I will take off the belt for now til I get it fixed!
Title: Re: AC compressor
Post by: JohnZ on July 09, 2011, 02:31:35 PM
Thanks John I will take off the belt for now til I get it fixed!

You don't have to remove the belt - just pull the green wire connector off at the clutch so it won't engage.
Title: Re: AC compressor
Post by: jacmac on July 09, 2011, 11:04:06 PM
Well that makes it easy,Thanks John
Title: Re: AC compressor
Post by: 57dv on August 21, 2011, 10:05:27 AM
I have the same problem and have been putting off doing anything about it due to uncertainty in who can perform the rebuild. Any suggestions in the Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia, Pa area or otherwise? Thanks
Title: Re: AC compressor
Post by: 68Z22 on August 21, 2011, 11:03:11 AM
My 68 has been parked since 1983 , A/C Working when Parked.

I am also looking for someone how can Rebuild My A/C Compressor.

Any Recommendations on Vendor ?
Title: Re: AC compressor
Post by: JohnZ on August 21, 2011, 03:54:24 PM
I am also looking for someone how can Rebuild My A/C Compressor.

Any Recommendations on Vendor ?

Try Classic Auto Air in Tampa, Florida.