Sonicfrog Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Has anyone had luck pulling and using a compressor from the J yard? The copm on Murphy the 87 T-Wag is seized. I will need to replace the dryer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I bought our 86 with a bad compressor. Someone had wired the controls so that hte compressor was *always* on with any setting on the HVAC controls. I got a used one, put it on, pulled a vacuume on the system, then charged. (back then you could buy R12 in any parts store). It worked for years. The car got totaled before its time. Replacing the dryer is a good idea if the system has been in disrepair for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subarian Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I put one on my 86 from a car I got at an impound sale (seized engine) and that was about 75,000 miles ago. It's a little noisy, but it makes the air really cold. As long as the system has stayed closed (the tubing's not disconnected) and the compressor turns freely by hand, I think you'll be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Smith Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 as long as the compressor turns easily by hand and the inside of the intake and exhaust ports does not seem dusty(aluminum dust), you should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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