UPDATED! Getting new AC!!!....again

[Wyley87]

Well the story here is that about 2 years ago my ac needed some work. so i got a reman compressor from AutoZone and a freind of mine and i put it on, changed out the suction and discharge line assembly. Pulled a vacuum and all was good...for a little while. Stayed cold all summer that year but over time it was not getting at cold. Low and behold the compressor started leaking....imagine that a Delphi reman really a Delphi HT6 compressor period having a leak? So anyway I've been talking with a GM master tech about ac and he recommended a sanden ac compressor vs the delphi since the are lest lickly to leak. Found a local dealer and bought 2 compressors, two driers, and two orifice tubes. One for my truck and one for his. Install pics coming soon.....

 

[PenguinLTZ]

Sanden is a good unit. You will be pleased.

 

[Zembonez]

I think Sanden makes the best compressors. They have used them on Imports for years with great success.

 

[700 sportsman]

Not to be nosey, but how much did that compressor run you. Mine is slowly leaking as well and I think I'll have to replace it this summer sometime. Also is it necessary/smart to buy the other things you bought as well, I've never really delt with A/C much so I haven't a clue.

 

[nubuilder]

This will be cool to follow....uh sorry, no pun intended.

Are you planning on having a shop recharge everything then?

 

[Wyley87]

I plan on taking picture throughout the whole process. Which should be sometime next week or weekend.

Tyler – No big deal asking since I paid retail. Each compressor was $225 + tax although I found them on the internet for $184 + tax and shipping. Driers were $26, OT was $2. I bought them from a local dealer. One year warranty on the compressor requires purchase of drier and tube if not its voided. Some people have told me that purchasing a drier wasn’t necessary since when you pull a vacuum on the system you “burn” all of the moister out too. But a Ford master tech told me quote”Its only $20, cheap insurance.”

Matt – No sir my dad has gauges and a pump at his house. He used to do AC work on the side.

 

[buRRp]

 

[ScottyBoy]

I will be replacing mine one day this week. I got all AC Delco parts for mine. But I need to get a shop to recover the 134 out of mine first. Mine wasn't leaking, but my compressor has started locking up.

 

[OldCracker29]

I hope I don't have to have mine replaced. It still worked as of yesterday, but the fan sounded louder than I remember. Still blew out cold air.

 

[txab]

Sanden is a good unit. You will be pleased.

I think Sanden makes the best compressors. They have used them on Imports for years with great success.

+1
I use them whenever possible