OHSIXX

Gonna try to return it tomorrow. Hard to believe I have spent so much time trying to get a chrome compressor to work. Reinstalled my ugly black one and it passed with flying colors.

I have other issues, so am going to place this on the back burner and investigate the Sanden 508. Gotta figure out the brackets and hoses.

Now on to my Qjet issues. These cars are so much fun! :rolleyes:


[Modified by OHSIXX, 11:18 PM 4/26/2004]


[Modified by OHSIXX, 11:19 PM 4/26/2004]

mrvette

OH6, did you just try charging them 'dry', if so, you know you need spin them over some with a can of freon in there, and get those front seals to seat in a bit, if the assembly oil is dry a bit, it can leak some....the old A6 used what's known as a 'crematic' seal...meaning ceramic, and so once worn in a bit they seal like crazy for damn near ever....
I doubt it's the new freons causing troubles, as I hear that compressor is still made for trucking industry....

GENE

vettfixr

I just installed my chrome compressor this past weekend and charged the system. It doesn't leak and it's building pressure like it should but the clutch on the thing threw metal shavings all over the engine compartment and it sounds like a boat horn when it kicks in. I'm wondering whether I should try to return it or just replace the clutch. If I replace the clutch I can leave the system hooked up and not have to go through the recharging again. But it pisses you off that you spend $300 for a compressor and it doesn't work correctly. I swear if I sink any more money into this AC system I'm going to yank it out and go with a Vintage Air unit. It's just not worth the aggravation. :cuss