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A/C compressor fix with 3 Bread clips and silicone

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jgrosho
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Year and Model: v50 2005
Location: Mississippi and oregon

A/C compressor fix with 3 Bread clips and silicone

Post by jgrosho »

I wanted to update my experience with a cheap hack for the AC compressor. I purchased my V50 t5 with 130000 miles on clock. The AC was part time and usually stopped working in the hottest part of the day when I bought it . when I found out about the bread clip fix, I installed the 3 shims with silcone sealant. I am happy to report that the A/C has Perform flawlessly everday. I know have 202000 miles and it has been 4 years. now thats a good hack.

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Post by MadeInJapan »

Yes, this fix is often referred to as the "temporary fix." I appears that the addition of silicone was a great idea!!
'98 S70 T5 Emrld Grn Met/Beige Tons of Upgrades Mobil-1
'04 V70 2.5T Red/Taupe Some Upgrades Mobil-1
'07 S40 T5 AWD 6 speed manual! Silver/Black Stage1 Heico & Elevate
'07 S60 2.5T Blue/Taupe- my kid's Volvo

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