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Re: ac compressor
The number one failure mode of mobile a/c systems is loss of refrigerant due to a leak. Recover and weigh refrigerant extracted to confirm loss of refrigerant- factory specified amount is on label underhood. Then find and fix your leak- then evacuate (pull vacuum) and recharge to factory spec with the approprite refrigerant.
Hint: compressor shaft seals were very prone to leak on your vehicle- look for oil/greasy area around front of compressor- and slinged out onto nearby surfaces.
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Automotive A/C Engineer with:
'99 IH 4700 Toy Hauler
(2) '95 GEO Prizms both maroon
'99 GMC Yukon
'95 Chev 3500, 454 Dually Crew Cab- 145k miles-
Wife's Camel trailer puller.
'94 Astro- 370k miles
'94 Firebird Formula- 5.7L 180k miles- gone-
'92 Chevy Lumina Van 3.8L 264k
'86 GMC S-15 - 2.8L 154k
'87 Buick Park Ave . 187k
'86 Buick Park Ave 3.8L 199k miles- gone
'77 Chevy Vega- 2.5L 175k miles gone but not forgotten
'68 Camaro 396 4 spd RS/SS -72k miles-
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