First, I inquired about a Compressor a while back from a guy here, and I cant remember his name. He had a few of them. If you read this, please contact me.

Second, if I want to replace my AC compressor, how involved is the procedure? Do I need anything other than another compressor? Any gaskets? Ill have to refill the refrigerant right?

 

you will need to change the dryer, pull a vaccuum and recharge

 

not very difficult take belt off 2 r 3 bolts cant remember 2 bolts @ dryer (getting to it is kinda crappy) if i remember right. put new comp and dryer on bolt down put belt back on recharge. *remember dont let the refrigerant into the air its against the law *

 

Also its recommenced to replace the 0-rings. It would be nice if you could borrow the tool that is used to adjust the tension on the belt.
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Yes then I did it I had to take to front bumper and passenger side headlight off. If you do that then its pretty easy. If your compressor grenaded it might not be a bad idea to get someone to flush it for you incase you have a valve clogged or something.

 

The compressor is just making noise, and that means that the bearing on the inside is going out. Im looking to replace it, and I want to get the parts for my mechanic, rather than him buy the parts.

 

I'm not sure you will need to replace the dryer if the system is still sealed. Your mechanic should be the one you ask about that. Hopefully he has a recovery system.