A/C Compressor Help????????????????????

[TnTahoe]

My a/c compressor is making a crazy noise and also ticking very loud. I want to replace it with another compressor but I need help on the steps to do it and any other parts that I would need, so if anyone can help please chime in

 

[slocaddy]

very easy have a shop evacuate the freon then i removed right front wheel liner and wheel (made the most room) take off main serpentine belt then remove ac belt unbolt lines then unbolt compressor. you should replace your ac drier and orifice tube. (this actually was the hardest part of the job because somehow sediment or something builds up on the inside of the line that the orifice tube sits in. the remedy after the orifice tube is removed probably with pliers and in multiple pieces, was to take a drill bit and ream- out the inside of the line to remove the sediment/burrs. new orifice tube will slide right in! maybe you wont encounter this problem.) obviously install is reverse! good luck!

 

[TnTahoe]

did u put an inline filter on as well

 

[flyinghigh54]

When I did mine I didnt put a new filter on but flushed out all the tubes and condenser, filter buys short term security until it gets clogged with the gunk that you shoulda flushed out and then BAM! new compressor again.

So i've heard

---------- Post added at 05:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:44 PM ----------

**** not a new filter, but inline like you are talking about ****

 

[TnTahoe]

can i let the freon out myself and is there a way that i can flush the lines and stuff myself, i plan on getting a kit with compressor, drier, and orifice tube but Ive heard that I could put an inline filter in as well

 

[TnTahoe]

If my orifice tube is clean do I have to replace the drier/accumulator

 

[DRod]

TNTahoe - how did AC Compressor install work?

I am about to install my AC Compressor.

What tips do you have after completing your install?
I will be installing compressor, accumulator and new orifice tube.