luigisho
SHO Member
I'm guessing that one doesn't come with pulley and clutch? I'm in the same boat as you with compressor and same line leaking too.
Need AC Compressor for 1989 SHO R134a
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I'm guessing that one doesn't come with pulley and clutch? I'm in the same boat as you with compressor and same line leaking too.
DeepPower
Searchng4Truth
Actually, I went back and cancelled that purchase. I had originally saved myself a few dollars by buying the compressor online, but because it went bad I have to pay my mechanic again for the labor.
This time my mechanic was able to find a new Motorcraft compressor and clutch locally, so he installs the new compressor and clutch he bought. This way, if there's a problem he pays for any reinstall.
But I still can't replace the accumulator/dryer because the suction line (from the dryer to the compressor) is rusted to the dryer and can't be removed. I'm looking for a new suction line & posted in the WTB section.
luigisho
SHO Member
Have you checked local hydraulic hose companies? Spoke with a local guy this morning and I think I'm going to have to get it remade and/or repaired. They can bend new tubing and braze anything aluminum that they can't recreate that may have a hole or crack. Rubber sections will be replaced as well.
DeepPower
Searchng4Truth
Nice. How are you giving your local hydraulic hose guy the information to make the hose? I can't remove mine so I can't show someone what it is and how to make it.
luigisho
SHO Member
No you have to remove it and let them play with it. They might be able to separate it or figure it out if you yank both parts stuck together. You're probably going to have to yank both out anyway. Some older NAPA stores used to offer this service and I'm sure there is a company that services industrial hydraulics that also does this close to home. They'll fix the hose and the ac guy puts it back together.
sho_ted
SHO Member
doing same thing on my 95, what is the book time to replace the comprssor?
DeepPower
Searchng4Truth
Thanks for clearing that up. What are you being charged for making a new suction line?
JRA2000TL
The Complainer
I had an older NAPA redo that line on mine. I was able to remove it though. Only difference is you'll have to bring in the whole rusted-together dryer and line assembly in as stated and see if they can do something with it. I was charged $55 to get mine redone (but I was able to remove it from the dryer and essentially reuse all the metal components. They installed new rubber and clamps (where the rubber met the metal).
DeepPower
Searchng4Truth
I would need a whole new one, as the suction line is firmly rusted to the dryer and can't be removed.
JRA2000TL
The Complainer
Yep, I know. It would probably be difficult in that case to fabricate one from scratch being that someone would have to bend the lines a certain way and have that rectangular plate with the holes made and match up exactly to the compressor.
Best bet is to post a WTB here, go find one in a junkyard (unique to SHO), or find someone parting out a car that can pull it and ship it to you. Not sure if you're on Facebook, but there are a ton of SHO people on there as well.
sperold
Last to Know
Here is a possible last resort on Air Conditioning parts.
If you have the compressor flanges and enough line attached to the ****** to graft into, the other components can be bought at a place like this: www.vintageair.com . They have a price list for all of the individual parts, and fittings, and lines.
This may be a last resort as parts become hard to find.
If you have the compressor flanges and enough line attached to the ****** to graft into, the other components can be bought at a place like this: www.vintageair.com . They have a price list for all of the individual parts, and fittings, and lines.
This may be a last resort as parts become hard to find.
luigisho
SHO Member
If the shop has the hose shape they can match connection. They have flaring tools and all sorts of connections available.
I didn't get a price, and wouldn't expect one until they got it in their hands and could assess it. Not a daily item for them.
I didn't get a price, and wouldn't expect one until they got it in their hands and could assess it. Not a daily item for them.
DeepPower
Searchng4Truth
Well, since you are going to ask them to build one for you, maybe you can ask them to build one from scratch for me and you and I can work something out. Interested?
luigisho
SHO Member
I'll bring it up and see how it's done. If it's from scratch no problem. When I spoke briefly with the guy on the phone he said they may make it from scratch or might have to replace some and repair some of it. Like I said, first time around with this and I'm not 100% on how it gets done. I expect the answer is it depends on the part and they can't tell you specifically until they have the part in hand. but yeah, I'll try and get it done x2 or have an answer soon. Probably a few days.
DeepPower
Searchng4Truth
Well, mechanic was able to remove the suction line and install my new accumulator and compressor. I now have nice new shiny parts under my hood.
I'd still like to have a spare suction line, as any SHO part that is hard to get ahold of I want sitting in my garage, just in case.
I'd still like to have a spare suction line, as any SHO part that is hard to get ahold of I want sitting in my garage, just in case.
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