CF6873

I bought a rebuilt A/C Compressor from a friend about a year ago. I'm finally ready to install it in my 73 project car. I noticed a small amount of oil coming out of the front seal. I asked a mechanic and he said that sometimes they will seep until the shaft is turned for a while and that the pressure of the charge will help it seal. Do any of you guys have any experience with this. I'm thinking of having new seal installed just to be safe. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks, Craig :cheers:

Jvette73

Is it the long type A6 compressor? I think these types have an oil reserve. I guess it would be normal to have some seepage if its been sitting for a while.

CF6873

Yes it is an A6 with the oil reserve. Craig :chevy

mrvette

An A6 is fine with a little leakage under your circumstances....if you saw the nature of the ceramic seal in it, you would understand....when it's run, it most likely will be fine, need a bit of freon, but no sweat....

GENE

CF6873

Thanks guys, I'm going to install it and hope it doesn't leak. Craig