fminusmic

Thanks for the help on the last thread with the check engine light code 1. Was able to get fixed. Car runs like a champ now.

The last I have to work on is my A/C. I drained and refilled the oil (4oz) on my compressor and put it back in a few days ago. The day after I did that, oil started leaking between the bolts that secure the compressor in the engine bay. Pic here: https://i.imgur.com/IYiWPGj.png

I sprayed brake cleaner all over the compressor to clean it . Do you think that had anything to do with it? Additionally, my compressor clutch is not engaging. I was too focused on making sure my engine was good that I completely forgot to even test the compressor. Ended up wasting 2 cans of R-12. I have a junkyard a few miles from where I live with a good number of 4th gen civics. A used compressor with clutch there is ~$55 with a 90 day warranty, should I try to fix the leak on the compressor + fix whatever is wrong with the clutch or swap the whole thing altogether?

smilindave

Swap it, they only last so long before failure anyway.
Regards
Dave

fminusmic

Sounds good, it'd save me the hassle of rebuilding too.

Thanks for the recommendation!