help needed how to put ac compressor on

[Endri_SHO]

hello guys,

well the ac compressor on my 92 SHO ( 91 + SHO ENGINE 95K) is not working . i took it to the mechanic and he told me need all new unit ( ac compessor).. i already bought a rebulit unit from ebay ( auctionfrontier sells them for $ 125 shipped) would that fit in the sho though ??

anyway i was wondering how hard it is to do the ac compressor on my sho and can anybody provide me step by step intrusctions on how to do that.. and is there anything else i have to check or replace while i am in there ??

my other qstns ( concern ) is that how can you tell if my car's ac lines have been retrofited from R12 to R 134.???

thanks everyone

endri

 

[TYSHO]

1. Remove battery and tray
2. Remove accessory belt
3. Unplug and remove alternator
4. Unbolt the 4(?) bolts holding the plate where the 2 a/c line run into the compressor (make sure the system is professionally evacuated before hand or serious injury can occur)
5. Unplug connector on the compressor and remove the bolts holding the compressor in place.

Install in reverse.

I think that's it, I can't recall if anything else was in the way. Took like 15 minutes to remove.

After installing the new compressor, be sure to evacuate the system and insure there is no leak(s). Also, replace the O-rings from the lines to compressor.


Edit: You might have to remove the front accessory tensioner bracket to gain access to one or two of the bolts needed to remove the alternator.

 

[SHOlocke]

make sure the compressor you get is a 10p15f compressor. I have seen that auctionfrontier guy have the wrong compressers listed for a SHO.

 

[kd7kmp]

Did the compressor simply stop working or did it have an internal failure? If there was ANY kind of internal failure then you MUST have the entire system flushed and you need to replace the accumulator. If you skip this you may end up with another broken compressor.

Kevin

 

[fricker66]

If you're concerned with maintaining the aftermarket warranty on your compressor, you'll likely also be required to replace the orifice valve as well. I know most of the rebuilt units have this as part of their warranty application.

 

[Endri_SHO]

If you're concerned with maintaining the aftermarket warranty on your compressor, you'll likely also be required to replace the orifice valve as well. I know most of the rebuilt units have this as part of their warranty application.

woow guys ,

thats a lot of work huh ? i mights as well just ferget that , it seems to me like is going to be a pain . but thank you all for the infos and replies,

i appreciate that

thanks again

endri