Real Time Help A/C

[srplus]

I am selling my 1991 fj80 and the a/c compressor just crapped out and is frozen... not wanting to rebuild but looking for best source to get a CHEAP rebuilt or operational used one ASAP... called cruiser parts.net and they are closed until monday... would like to get one shipped today if possible...

anybody know any place to get one or have one now?

appreciate it

 

[CJF]

Don't want to start an ethical argument, but what are your plans? Are you really going to pull the old one, vacuum down the system, replace the dryer, and fill with genuine r12? Hopefully either that or a true r134a conversion including replacing o-rings, etc.

Curtis

 

[srplus]

this has been converted over already by Toyota... I am selling the vehicle and want a functioning A/C system or I will cut the belt and sell as is and let new owner deal with buying what ever kind of compressor and if that happens I will even give him Dan's phone #.

I am trying to sell a car. I will have my friend (who is certified) at the body shop replace the compressor with a good used or rebuilt if I can find one to get shipped today. He will ensure that the system is operating correctly. I will disclose what work has been done and include copy of invoice for new owner. Is this acceptable? or do you think I should buy a brand new compressor from Dan and have it shipped here and take it to the Toyota dealer to make the switch? or go to the pick and pull and just put some junk in it.

I am looking for a good functioning OEM part if possible. If not a rebuilt with a clutch...

What would you do on a car that you were selling that was 17 years old and probably to some teenager? BTW - thanx for the bump.

 

[CJF]

Didn't mean for it to sound as offensive as it probably did; my apologies. I agree completely with your plan.

I just hate seeing stuff "fixed" in ways that just cause more problems down the road; A/C systems are particularly susceptible to that. For example, dumping r134a into an r12 system (without retrofit), not vacuuming down the system and replacing the dryer once the system's been opened up, etc. Clearly this is not what you're proposing, so again, I apologize.

Cheers, and here's another bump for ya!

 

[srplus]

no offense taken

Didn't mean for it to sound as offensive as it probably did; my apologies. I agree completely with your plan.

I just hate seeing stuff "fixed" in ways that just cause more problems down the road; A/C systems are particularly susceptible to that. For example, dumping r134a into an r12 system (without retrofit), not vacuuming down the system and replacing the dryer once the system's been opened up, etc. Clearly this is not what you're proposing, so again, I apologize.

Cheers, and here's another bump for ya!

just wanted to be clear that full disclosure would be made and that I was attempting to do it the right way as cheaply as possible since I will not be owning the cruiser in short order.

I think the problem with the thing was that I let it set for too long without running it... I know I read somewhere (in owner's manual IIRC) that whether you are using the air or not you should run it a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes every month to insure integrity. I failed to do this and had not run the A/C for 2 years. I had the whole thing serviced just prior to putting it on the market (was not cheap) and then when I get it home , two weeks after the service, the compressor craps & out is frozen up. I really do not have the time right now to take everything apart and put in a new clutch, etc. which I feel would solve the problem. Unless there is a core charge, the original OEM part will go with the vehicle.

thanx one more time for the bump.

 

[TOY350]

I just purchased a rebuilt OEM ND compressor with cluch for $255, but I have not received it yet. That is about 1/2 of Toyota's discounted price and the dryer was about 1/2 price as well. If the FJ80 compressor is close to the same as the FZJ80 then I would say you are looking at about $300 minimum to get it going via the route I am. PM if you want details.