I really can't afford a new compressor at this time. Is sealing the leak a good option? I'm getting hot air when I turn on the AC and after trying to add Freon the leak was discovered. Any suggestions?
2006-08-16 17:37:15 · 8 answers · asked by bkcrum 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You will have to wait until you can afford the new compressor. There is no service replacement for the seal itself, a new compressor must be installed. It's the only way to go if the compressor is leaking, or find a good unit from a salvage yard.
2006-08-16 17:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by yugie29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...If the leak is at the suction/discharge manifold, replace the gasket/o-rings. If its the front shaft seal leaking \, remove the compressor clutch and replace the seal. Either way you will have to recover the system, evacuate and recharge.
2006-08-16 17:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by wright works 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the unit is leaking at the front seal behind the clutch, roll down the windows. If it leaks at a hose/line attaching point, a two cent 'o' ring will usually fix it.
2006-08-16 19:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on how severe the leak is there is a formula you can add in with the freon(only with a small leak such as an o ring blown). my suggestion is to find out exactly what it is leaking from and if leak is too large then consider driving with the window down.
2006-08-16 17:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by Andy B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on where it leaks, is it leaking from a body gasket then no thiere isnt anything to seal it, is it leaking from the front seal, yes those can be replaced, is is leaking from the seals in the rear where the hoses mount, those can be easily fixed.
2006-08-16 17:48:01 · answer #5 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would want to do more beneficial damage than solid via inflicting an obstruction, then your searching at an entire alternative, traces, condenser, evaporator and all. only take it to a shop and function some dye put in the traces, once you flow back a pair days later, they are going to positioned a uv user-friendly on and the dye will illuminate revealing the position the leak is!!!
2016-11-04 23:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure it is the compressor and not a hose?
if it is the compressor, you will need to replace it
2006-08-17 04:07:36 · answer #7 · answered by deadcars42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its better than doing nothing, but it runs at such a high pressure that not much will hold for long. maybe epoxy, but I doubt it. Summers almost over.
2006-08-16 17:43:05 · answer #8 · answered by Cozzette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋