Eating compressors

[rpb51]

I have a '93' 3.2 that has gone through 2 compressor in the last 2 years. The shop that has done the work wants to now replace the evaporator $$$$$ and the condenser. This will amount to $1,600. I like the car but can"t justify the cost. Is the evaporator likely to be the issue as far as a source of contaminates? I can see that the condenser could be the problem and am willing to replace it. Any thoughts?

 

[sperold]

How have the old compressors failed?

 

[rpb51]

How have the old compressors failed?

They quit working and were torn up inside. The last one cracked the housing. The tech thought there must have been some rust contaminate in the system. The car wasn't drive for a 4 year period and only has 81,000 miles on it.

 

[Airborne]

They don't need to replace either of those components, you have been going through compressors because the shop has not been properly cleaning, flushing and installing a ford filter after compressor failure. Have them view and study this YouTube video and then repair your AC system correct this time free of charge for failure to correct problem per Ford:

 

[luigisho]

http://www.polarbearinc.com/Trouble14_FORD_BLACK_DEATH.html

 

[allsho419]

U can always remove it an put a bypass pulley in it's place?

 

[rubydist]

Well, you either need to properly clean and then add the filter, or else replace all the components. The fact is that contaminants are more likely to get dropped out of the fluid stream in the evaporator (the sudden pressure drop at the orifice/expansion valve drops stuff out of solution) than at the condensor. However, if properly cleaned and the filter added in the proper spot, you should be able to avoid replacing either. However, the orifice tube needs replaced each time the compressor fails in the manner you described.

 

[itwonder]

For much much less, you can replace the condenser, and just flush the evaporator. Also, install an inline filter. Aftermarket companies make liquid line filters for this situation.