More a/c problems

[xrock]

Got the estimate on what it would take to fix the a/c in the 83 FJ60. It has 2 leaks apparently. One on the condensor and then the front of the compressor.

The condenser one is just replacing the O-ring, but for the leak at the compressor, look what they were wanting to do:

New compressor
New clutch
Accumulator / receiver dryer
Replace expansion valve
Flush lines
Revacuate and charge

Here's my question~ By adding some freon I got it blowing cold air on Saturday night, so do you think the compressor needs to be replaced?

Now, I'm going to have to do the work myself, because I'm not paying $1500 for a/c work on a truck I just bought for $1900

 

[xrock]

Does anyone know if the a/c compressors are the same for an 83 and an 87?

 

[lowtideride]

dude just conver tit so you can air up your tires after the trials
thats way cooler than any normal a/c

good luck man,
-Al

 

[dd113]

Does anyone know if the a/c compressors are the same for an 83 and an 87?

Not the same.

They have a low pressure switch in then. Blk wire goes from AC compressor towards battery. Hot jump it to the batt and see if the clutch kicks on. If so you can switch the old clutch to a new compressor. NAPA compressor is around $350, reciever/dryer $40 or so NAPA and expansion valve around $60 NAPA.

Leak in the ft of the compressor is not uncommon and there is no fix but to replace the compressor. If you break the system open you need to replace the associated parts.

You can do all of this yourself but you need to pay $50 or so and have a pro vac out the system prior to breaking it open. Very bad to do and release to the open air.

$1500 is high. Should be worth around $800 tops.

 

[dd113]

Does anyone know if the a/c compressors are the same for an 83 and an 87?

Re read the post. I think they are the same. Thought you said 83 and 88

 

[tornadoalleycruiser]

I've seen different compressors on fj60's but all FJ62's seem to be the same.. The differences in FJ60's I've seen are how the compressor are mounted in the engine bay.. Some are on the block, some are on the engine mount assembly.. The differences are the direction the hoses attach to the compressor.. Probably not a huge difference but it's different all the same..
I'm with David.. If it's dead.. Go evac at a shop.. Then buy yourself some tools to do your own work.. The Dryer will indeed need to be replaced because of dessicant absorbing moisture. and change of oils etc..

 

[xrock]

Very helpful info guys! Thank you very much!

I think I'm on the right path now, but I was wondering: When they did the diagnostics and got ready to replace the first bad seal (on the condenser- then they found the second one on the compressor) , wouldn't they have done the evac?

 

[hj60]

If they did, it should say it on your work order.

 

[cahilc]

Definitely get the evac done and be sure they leave it hooked up to the evac machine for the appropriate amount of time. It's like 30 minutes. Part of what happens is that water will boil in 28 ? 30 ? bars of vacuum. Not sure the correct number. Part of the evac process is to remove the remaining water out of your system by boiling it off with vacuum.

Cheers,
Cahil

P.S. My A/C blows *fog* on demand.

P.S.S. Stick with R-12 as long as possible and environmentally proper. It's more efficient than R-134A.

 

[Boston Mangler]

I recently seen like 3 or 4 used AC compressors for various year FJ60's on ebay!

Check it out