Air Conditioner Rebuild (2 Viewers)

[cvcruiser]

Hi All,
My air conditioner on my 97 40th anniversary cruiser is making a grinding noise when it kicks on and I'm thinking it's probably time for a rebuild. Is it possible to rebuild these or do I need to buy a newly rebuilt one? If so where is the best place to get one?

Thanks,

Chris

 

[TYM4FUN]

Most of the parts can be replaced. Check out Coolstream, a vendor on here. They have the parts and some DIY vids on you tube that look pretty straight forward.

 

[Coolstream]

If the grinding noise is inside the compressor, re-sealing it won't be a cure, time to replace. If the noise is the pulley bearing, that's a pretty simple job. Replace the drier, any easily accesible o-rings and the service port schraders while you've got it apart. New Denso compressor is $260.61 the drier is $20.94, schraders are $2.80 each (x3) and an o-ring set is $7.63. Let me know if you need more info.

 

[TYM4FUN]

If the grinding noise is inside the compressor, re-sealing it won't be a cure, time to replace. If the noise is the pulley bearing, that's a pretty simple job. Replace the drier, any easily accesible o-rings and the service port schraders while you've got it apart. New Denso compressor is $260.61 the drier is $20.94, schraders are $2.80 each (x3) and an o-ring set is $7.63. Let me know if you need more info.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrB3pMVD4Cg">YouTube Link</a>

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD5lLC5v6PE">YouTube Link</a>

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MangGmPZc6g">YouTube Link</a>

Got a related question.... When A/C clutch off, pulley spins fine. When A/C clutch engaged, pulley wobbles and makes a slight bearing noise. Can the wobble be adjusted or is it a part replacement issue?

 

[Coolstream]

I would guess that the nosecone of the compressor is worn and is allowing the pulley to wobble. You can replace the nosecone, a new one is roughly $25, and you would just follow the procedures in the videos above.

 

[TYM4FUN]

Thanks

 

[alia176]

The vidoes posted above were an excellent reference used for my Denso compressor rebuild. These things are pretty easy to rebuild.

 

[Vasiliy]

Anybody know parts id gasket kit for the body of the a/c compressor?

 

[Coolstream]

I have labeled the picture with what parts are what. This kit fits Denso 10PA17c compressors.