A/C Compressor

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Yukon87

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Hey guys,
I have a 2001 GMC Yukon SLT 2wd 5.8l vortech. I need to replace my A/C Compressor. Im not sure what compressor to buy. I want to go with similar to the one it has. Also is it easy to change? Any diy or tips will help. Thanks.
 

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If you are changing your compressor just get with a auto store they can look it up for you, you're gonna want to replace you accumulator, orfice tube, high and low service ports wether it's a Schrader or ball valve, if you have rear a/c also replace the Thermal expansion valve. Anywhere you break loose a fitting those o-rings will need to be replace and lubed with the proper viscosity PAG oil that will be used in the system. Do your accumulator last and as quickly as you can. Then you'll want to vacuum down the system as quickly as possible to avoid the desiccant bag from soaking up excess moisture. For each component replaced you'll need to reintroduce a certain amount of oil back into the system so do some research and find some look-up tables. Same goes for the refrigerant. Unless you have scales and can measure exactly how much you're charging the system pay someone else to do that.

It's not a hard job to do if you have the right equipment, a little time consuming especially if you need to replace an evaporator or both. It's not aanything you'll want to try and tackle all Willy nilly though.
 
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Yukon87

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Definitely not a job for someone that isnt familar with a/c systems. Why do you believe your compressor needs replaced?

When the weather is hot I hear noise coming from a/c compressor. Like it's forcing. Itself.
 

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like M1Gunner sez, not too hard, you will need a vacume pump and a set of gauges which can get from Ebay or Harbor Freight. buying the tools and only using them once is still cheaper then what you will pay for labor alone. also maybe buy a book on automotive a/c and read up on it, I did that 30 years ago and haven't had to pay anyone to do my a/c. just my 2 cents. As I type this I am putting in some r22 in the house unit. gotta go now.
 

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