A\C Compressor Bearing Replacement

Post by **boosted5cyl** » 08 Jun 2012, 11:29

Mine is making quite a racket. Seems that in general its possible to replace the bearing for about $30 without having to pull the AC lines off and or evacuate the system. Anybody got experience or pointers on this...?

If not I guess there will be a guide coming soon

Post by **yuckuJackD** » 09 Jun 2012, 02:59

I'll be waiting for the guide - same problem ...

Post by **boosted5cyl** » 10 Jun 2012, 08:41

OK hope you aren't in a rush though! I have two turbos to rebuild!!

iis4isaac · Post by **iis4isaac** » 11 Feb 2014, 08:50

Anyone ever do a write up on this?

ppembe62 · Post by **ppembe62** » 26 Oct 2014, 17:23

My compressor just started smoking ... It was making a racket every time I started the car, but would quite down after a 30 seconds or so...any write ups would be extremely helpful!!!

Thanks

iis4isaac · Post by **iis4isaac** » 26 Oct 2014, 19:11

I just bought a whole unit for $300. I noticed the compressor was starting to make an internal knocking noise as well.

ppembe62 · Post by **ppembe62** » 27 Oct 2014, 08:53

Iis4isaac- where did you get the compressor? Did you replace it yourself? Thx & good luck!

iis4isaac · Post by **iis4isaac** » 01 Nov 2014, 07:27

I ordered mine online from AutoZone with their 20% off promo. So it was the same price as other retailers but if I had trouble I could take it in to a local store to return.

I took the car to a local shop to have them evacuate the refrigerant, then after I replaced it, I took it back over and had them put a vacuum on the system and refill.

Swap took about two hours. You'll need the compressor, a variety pack of o-rings, 3 oz of pag oil, and some engine coolant.

I can give you more details if you want them.

diesel12 · Post by **diesel12** » 09 Nov 2014, 08:06

How is the Autozone Compressor after you installed it, quiet? Do you have an S80 AWD? I was looking at mine trying to figure how it would drop down between frame.

diesel12 · Post by **diesel12** » 09 Nov 2014, 08:11

iis4isaac, is your car an S80 AWD by chance. My compressor has to come out to, I can't find the procedure anywhere. Wondering if I have to loosen motor mounts and jack up motor. Is the new one quiet (I don't know what brand autozone sells, but Valeo produces this for Volvo and they are available in the aftermarket).