AC Compressor Question

'02SilverBullet · May 27th, 2008, 03:47 PM

I am planning on replacing my AC compressor FINALLY. It has been ratteling like a paint can for several months now. It looks like a pretty straight forward job.... 3 bolts holding the compressor in and 2 lines hooked to it I think. I have called around today and found out its going to cost me roughly 100 bux to have the system evacuated and then recharged. I am planning on going ahead and replacing the oriface (sp?) tube also while I have the system apart. The reason im only doing that is cuz its cheap and the compressor itself (as it sits now) is still good. Its just the clutch is gone on it.

Ok so my question is this.... Does anyone have a Haynes manual to refer to or know how much oil Im sposed to use in the compressor when I install it? It seems I have read on the net somewhere that it only takes an ounce or 2. I checked with AZ today and they say 8.5 ounces.

Any other tips or tricks to this job is welcome too BTW!

'02SilverBullet · May 27th, 2008, 04:33 PM

Bump!

94v6blkndred · May 27th, 2008, 04:55 PM

i think it all depends on the compressor...new compressors come with the oil already in them...but dont use that...empty that oil out and see how much is in it then i think you add an ounce to that..with all new oil of course...your replacing the FFOT? (metering device)

'02SilverBullet · May 27th, 2008, 05:03 PM

I have no clue what the FFOT is.

94v6blkndred · May 27th, 2008, 05:12 PM

its the metering device located in the liquid line...changes high pressure liquid into low pressure so your AC system works properly..not saying yours is bad or anything its just good to replace when replacing AC parts..

'02SilverBullet · May 27th, 2008, 06:40 PM

Still lookin for help!

'02SilverBullet · May 27th, 2008, 09:44 PM

I guess theres no AC knoledge on these boards aye?!

94v6blkndred · May 27th, 2008, 10:55 PM

haha i guess not...im trying to think what else to tell you...if you get it evacuated and such...replacing the compressor isnt hard..then have it recharged and go from there...

May 27th, 2008, 03:47 PM	#1
'02SilverBullet Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 209	AC Compressor Question I am planning on replacing my AC compressor FINALLY. It has been ratteling like a paint can for several months now. It looks like a pretty straight forward job.... 3 bolts holding the compressor in and 2 lines hooked to it I think. I have called around today and found out its going to cost me roughly 100 bux to have the system evacuated and then recharged. I am planning on going ahead and replacing the oriface (sp?) tube also while I have the system apart. The reason im only doing that is cuz its cheap and the compressor itself (as it sits now) is still good. Its just the clutch is gone on it. Ok so my question is this.... Does anyone have a Haynes manual to refer to or know how much oil Im sposed to use in the compressor when I install it? It seems I have read on the net somewhere that it only takes an ounce or 2. I checked with AZ today and they say 8.5 ounces. Any other tips or tricks to this job is welcome too BTW! __________________ Mods Include...... BBK CAI MM Caster Camber Plates Baer Decalla Drilled and Sloted Rotors w/ painted callipers Hypercoated 18x9 FR500 Rims Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs More to come.....!

May 27th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#2
'02SilverBullet Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 209	Bump! __________________ Mods Include...... BBK CAI MM Caster Camber Plates Baer Decalla Drilled and Sloted Rotors w/ painted callipers Hypercoated 18x9 FR500 Rims Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs More to come.....!

May 27th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#3
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang v6 slower than your average snail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,029	i think it all depends on the compressor...new compressors come with the oil already in them...but dont use that...empty that oil out and see how much is in it then i think you add an ounce to that..with all new oil of course...your replacing the FFOT? (metering device) __________________ XBOX TAG- DioMurksAll 1994 V6. red interior, black w/red side/hood scoops and taillights.CAI,Custom X pipe w/FORCE mufflers, 3:73's

May 27th, 2008, 05:03 PM	#4
'02SilverBullet Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 209	I have no clue what the FFOT is. __________________ Mods Include...... BBK CAI MM Caster Camber Plates Baer Decalla Drilled and Sloted Rotors w/ painted callipers Hypercoated 18x9 FR500 Rims Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs More to come.....!

May 27th, 2008, 05:12 PM	#5
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang v6 slower than your average snail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,029	its the metering device located in the liquid line...changes high pressure liquid into low pressure so your AC system works properly..not saying yours is bad or anything its just good to replace when replacing AC parts.. __________________ XBOX TAG- DioMurksAll 1994 V6. red interior, black w/red side/hood scoops and taillights.CAI,Custom X pipe w/FORCE mufflers, 3:73's

May 27th, 2008, 06:40 PM	#6
'02SilverBullet Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 209	Still lookin for help! __________________ Mods Include...... BBK CAI MM Caster Camber Plates Baer Decalla Drilled and Sloted Rotors w/ painted callipers Hypercoated 18x9 FR500 Rims Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs More to come.....!

May 27th, 2008, 09:44 PM	#7
'02SilverBullet Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 209	I guess theres no AC knoledge on these boards aye?! __________________ Mods Include...... BBK CAI MM Caster Camber Plates Baer Decalla Drilled and Sloted Rotors w/ painted callipers Hypercoated 18x9 FR500 Rims Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs More to come.....!

May 27th, 2008, 10:55 PM	#8
94v6blkndred Hardcore Enthusiast 1994 Mustang v6 slower than your average snail Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,029	haha i guess not...im trying to think what else to tell you...if you get it evacuated and such...replacing the compressor isnt hard..then have it recharged and go from there... __________________ XBOX TAG- DioMurksAll 1994 V6. red interior, black w/red side/hood scoops and taillights.CAI,Custom X pipe w/FORCE mufflers, 3:73's

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