Ac Lines O Rings.

[billison]

Ok, chasing down a leak in my ac system. The two lines that go into the compressor with the big nuts, do those have o rings or simply pressure fit? Thanks!

 

[Blandnuts]

O-rings. Probably have a front seal leaking on the compressor. Feel for oil underneath the compressor just behind the pulley.

 

[billison]

Right now checking for leaks is not really an option. Everything was coated in grime from the previous owner so I actually have all the accessories and brackets pulled along with the ac system To get cleaned/painted. I'm replacing all the o rings while I have it apart. The fittings on the compressor it's self, I think they are called manifold fittings. I know they have the 2 o rings between them and the compressor, but what kinda deal is used on the hoses? I don't see where a o ring would go.

 

[Blandnuts]

There should be lips on both lines that plug into the compressor manifolds. The o-rings are in between that lip and the manifold.

Here is the oring kit for the compressor (front parts). Compressor Shaft Seal Kit

Can you take a picture to make sure we're referring to the same thing?

 

[billison]

On top on the compressor.. The two lines that have the large nuts, one goes to the dryer, one goes to the condenser. What lips/rings/seals go there.

Not looking at the front of the compressor yet.

 

[Blandnuts]

A rubber o-ring on each one. They slide on the lines that plug into that manifold you have pictured.

 

[billison]

Found them!! lol. One was missing, the others were Black. Hopefully this fixes it.

 

[billison]

I'm wondering if that front seal is gonna be a issue. How hard is it to replace them? Couldn't find a video.

 

[Blandnuts]

Not hard, but you'll need some special tools. Like these.

Amazon product ASIN B004KEFCPUView: http://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648980-Conditioner-Clutch-Holding/dp/B004KEFCPU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451160244&sr=8-1&keywords=compressor+clutch+tool


Amazon product ASIN B00061SH6WView: http://www.amazon.com/Astro-Compressor-Clutch-Installer-Remover/dp/B00061SH6W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451160295&sr=8-2&keywords=compressor+clutch+tool


Amazon product ASIN B000TG80SYView: http://www.amazon.com/Channellock-927-8-Inch-Retaining-Plier/dp/B000TG80SY/ref=sr_1_6?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1451160370&sr=1-6&keywords=snap+ring+pliers



You'll need to measure clutch to hub for correct gap, or at least check it.

If you're up to it, I'll post up measurements/torque specs.

 

[billison]

At that point I'll just get a compressor . But I don't even know if that's a issue yet.

 

[Blandnuts]

If you do, they're not all equal. The reman I bought leaked right after a year. It was also shimmed incorrectly. Costly/time consuming when you have to redo an ac system twice.

 

[billison]

Do places still rebuild these? Maybe I could look into that.

 

[Blandnuts]

Take it to an ac shop and get a few quotes. See how that compares to doing it yourself or taking chances with a reman. You need to replace the dryer and orfice line too. Plus a flush to cover your ass for warranty. Where are ypu located?

 

[billison]

I'm about 20 minutes east Of St. Louis Missouri on the Illinois side.

 

[Blandnuts]

I'd let you borrow the tools, but shipping would eat up a bunch.

 

[billison]

No worries, it's not high on the list right now, this was tonight progress though.

Before

 

[billison]

After