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07-19-2009, 12:30 AM | #1 | |
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AC compressor replacement on 2001 Taurus/Vulcan
Could anybody describe a detailed procedure for replacing the A/C compressor on 2001 Taurus with a 3.0L Vulcan engine (any references would be also helpful...) ? I have the Haynes manual but the procedure there is not detailed enough to me. It seems that I have to remove the PS pump to get to the compressor, or the passenger side cooling fan, but the Haynes manual does not mention them.
Should I also replace the Accumulator, or not necessarily? I have heard some people writing that it has to be done, while others say that it is not necessary... Thanks in advance! |
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07-19-2009, 09:44 AM | #2 | |
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Re: AC compressor replacement on 2001 Taurus/Vulcan
How are you sure that the A/C compressor is a problem? If the compressor is truely shot, you will want to replace the accumulator/receiver/drier since bits of the piston rings are likely partially plugging the accumulator. However, Ford compressors don't fail all that often, and yours is still pretty new.
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Re: AC compressor replacement on 2001 Taurus/Vulcan
You're correct, the factory service manual (for the 2002 model year anyway) states that you need to remove the compressor to change the field coil and clutch. It also suggests replacing the evaporator core orifice as well as the accumulator.
The steps to remove the compressor include removing the power steering pump. There are a lot of diagrams in the service manual steps. If you send me a Private Message with an e-mail address for you, I'll e-mail you a PDF of the steps from the 2002 service manual. I do not have the 2001 service manual. -Rod |
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07-20-2009, 07:43 PM | #5 | |
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Re: AC compressor replacement on 2001 Taurus/Vulcan
Thanks very much, Rod! Just received the PDF files with detailed instructions for replacing the compressor, accumulator, and orifice tube! I hope I am able to do it, because the summer is out there, and without AC it's kind of unpleasant...
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07-28-2009, 09:50 PM | #6 | |
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Re: AC compressor replacement on 2001 Taurus/Vulcan
Again I need your advice. One of the steps of the replacement of the AC compressor is to disconnect the pressure line of the PS pump and replace its O-ring seal with a new one. Do you know what kind of seal it is and where I could buy it? Mine was damaged to such an extent that it is impossible to figure out its shape. One can only say that it's kind of plastic rather than rubber and its relatively thin.
Do you think if I put there a standard O-ring (mostly rubber) it will decay under the influence of power steering fluid? Thanks in advance! Yuri |
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You'll probably have to swing by the local parts store and see if they will sell a seal kit, or you might need to stop by your local Ford dealer.
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08-02-2009, 03:28 PM | #8 | |
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Re: AC compressor replacement on 2001 Taurus/Vulcan
Hi I am having this same problem and was hoping to get the same PDF file if thats possible. I also was wondering how much parts ran you?
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Re: AC compressor replacement on 2001 Taurus/Vulcan
I found that a teflon tape works fine instead of this teflon ring. And the teflon tape is much easier to put it around the thread and as a string in the ring's place. There is a lot of work to put the teflon ring in place, and some special tool is needed for that.
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I just started another thread, but since you and other people still read this thread, I would like to post my question here as well: ----------------------------------------- I seem to have successfully replaced the clutch on my AC compressor, recharged the system and now everything seems to work fine, except that the AC compressor engages when I turn just the blower motor on, namely when I set the switch in the bi-level position (marked with arrows going to legs and face). Can this happen because I put too much R-134a in the system? Does anybody know how to properly check the pressure in the system by using that AC manifold pressure gauge (with the red, blue and yellow hoses) that one can rent at Autozone? Thanks in advance! --------------------------------------- Could you please give me some advice here? |
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Re: AC compressor replacement on 2001 Taurus/Vulcan
Often the bi-level position is floor and defrost. I'd have to check the flow from the service manual. If it's using the defrost position, it may also be engaging the AC compressor as part of the defrost.
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Re: AC compressor replacement on 2001 Taurus/Vulcan
How do I remove the connectors in the AC line?
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03-19-2010, 11:59 AM | #15 | |
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Re: AC compressor replacement on 2001 Taurus/Vulcan
Welcome to the forum!
Are you referring to the spring log connectors that Ford has used for several years? There are tools for these which can be found at most parts stores and even some of the larger Sears stores. You need to be sure the system has been evacuated first though. -Rod |
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