WHere is A/C compressor

[seanxu]

My airconditioning is not working. A dealer said I need to recharge the R134a. I want to do it myself. the problem is where is the compressor. Because now the compressor is not working and I need to use a jump cable to connect the battery to the connector of the compressor. Any one can provide a clear picture of the location of compressor? Thanks

[Mangoamerican]

dude.. get a chiltons or haynes manual.. its worth it tottally

[seanxu]

I have a haynes manual. but the picture of compressor's location is not clear enough.

[Classicrocjunkie]

Green circle is the A/C compressor
Yellow is the Water Pump
Purple is the alternator
Pink is the crankshaft pully
Brown is the power steering
Red arrow is the Belt Tensioner
Blue circle is the idler pully...

You can't get any clearer than that unless you remove the engine..

[noshun]

Wo wo wo. You cannot recharge the refrigerant yourself. That's not good. you need it done by a specialist!!!! You need certain equipment and training. read this:- LETHAL R-134a CONCENTRATIONS IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENTS MAY OCCUR
FROM EVAPORATOR FAILURE

In August 1997, a study was done at the Armstrong laboratory, Wright
Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH. The report, "Human Inhalation of
Halon 1301, HFC-134a and HFC-227ea for Collection of Pharmacokinetic
Data" was authored by A. Vinegar, R. Cook, J McCafferty, M. Caracci, and
G. Jepson.

The concentration of R-134a being used was extremely low and (then
thought) that nothing bad was going to happen. To quote from the bottom
of page 10 (page 11 if abstract prepended), "Subject #3 was the first
volunteer exposed to

HFC-134a. The exposure concentration was 4000 ppm (0.4% v/v) and was
scheduled to last for 30 minutes with a 5 minute postexposure evaluation
period as was accomplished in the Halon 1301 portion of the study.
Approximately 4.5 minutes into the exposure, the subject lost
consciousness and both pulse and blood pressure dropped to zero."

The test was aborted and medical personnel intervened and revived the
subject. Suppose it wasnt a test in a medical lab, that person would be
"dead".

This isn't changing spark plugs!!!!!!!!

[public]

Originally Posted by noshun

Wo wo wo. You cannot recharge the refrigerant yourself. That's not good. you need it done by a specialist!!!! You need certain equipment and training. !!!!!!!

Please do not post unless you have some experience. I am certified and you most certainly can charge it yourself. Yes you need the proper tools, and you must be safe... ALL automotive repairs need to be done safely! A Haynes manual will give you instruction in this area. Good Luck.

[Classicrocjunkie]

Damn it Public... you posted that b4 i could. If it wasn't safe, they wouldn't supply kits at local parts stores and says its just like adding air to your car. Eventhough it is a little more complex than that. Haynes manuals are a must for the avg. Joe mechanic...

[noshun]

Originally Posted by Classicrocjunkie

Damn it Public... you posted that b4 i could. If it wasn't safe, they wouldn't supply kits at local parts stores and says its just like adding air to your car. Eventhough it is a little more complex than that. Haynes manuals are a must for the avg. Joe mechanic...

Ok let the guy do it his-self but does he sound like he should, no offense man.

[Classicrocjunkie]

heh... good point... ^

[public]

Originally Posted by noshun

Ok let the guy do it his-self but does he sound like he should, no offense man.

Sure, one of the best ways to learn is to blow it up. He will be fine. At worst he will over charge the system and blow a hose ($15 to make a new one).

[public]

Originally Posted by Classicrocjunkie

Damn it Public... you posted that b4 i could. If it wasn't safe, they wouldn't supply kits at local parts stores and says its just like adding air to your car. Eventhough it is a little more complex than that. Haynes manuals are a must for the avg. Joe mechanic...

Sorry about that...he he he