AC Failure & Restoration questions

djmtsu · 04-19-2017, 07:43 AM

I might have an AC compressor from my S5 still here somewhere. I'll check before DGRR. If I do, it was from my S5 NA, and worked well before removed. Of course it will have to be flushed, it's been sitting.

Pete_89T2 · 05-02-2017, 12:55 PM

Here's an update on my AC situation...

Removed the compressor from the car, and verified it's a Nippon Denso compressor, part #10P15C to be exact. I also purchased a remanufactured ND compressor, new receiver/dryer, new expansion valve & O-ring kit from these guys:

http://www.acpartshouse.com/

FWIW, price for all of the above shipped to me was $210, compressor was $150 with a 1 year warranty. For an extra $100, they will give you a lifetime warranty on it, but since they told me that they don't do anything different or better in the rebuild process when I asked, I didn't think the lifetime warranty was worth the extra $100. Figured if it's a bad rebuild, it would fail within the 1st year anyway.

My plan going forward is to remove the condenser & evaporator core, hoses & AC hard pipes and give everything a thorough flushing with solvent & drying with compressed air to ensure there are no bits of my old compressor left behind. Then when the compressor & other parts arrive, reassemble the system with all new O-rings/seals, and evacuate & leak test it with a vacuum pump. Charge it up with R152A duster spray and enjoy the cold AC again

04-19-2017, 07:43 AM	#1
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I might have an AC compressor from my S5 still here somewhere. I'll check before DGRR. If I do, it was from my S5 NA, and worked well before removed. Of course it will have to be flushed, it's been sitting. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

05-02-2017, 12:55 PM	#2
Pete_89T2 Lifetime Rotorhead Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elkton, MD Posts: 874 Rep Power: 16	Here's an update on my AC situation... Removed the compressor from the car, and verified it's a Nippon Denso compressor, part #10P15C to be exact. I also purchased a remanufactured ND compressor, new receiver/dryer, new expansion valve & O-ring kit from these guys: http://www.acpartshouse.com/ FWIW, price for all of the above shipped to me was $210, compressor was $150 with a 1 year warranty. For an extra $100, they will give you a lifetime warranty on it, but since they told me that they don't do anything different or better in the rebuild process when I asked, I didn't think the lifetime warranty was worth the extra $100. Figured if it's a bad rebuild, it would fail within the 1st year anyway. My plan going forward is to remove the condenser & evaporator core, hoses & AC hard pipes and give everything a thorough flushing with solvent & drying with compressed air to ensure there are no bits of my old compressor left behind. Then when the compressor & other parts arrive, reassemble the system with all new O-rings/seals, and evacuate & leak test it with a vacuum pump. Charge it up with R152A duster spray and enjoy the cold AC again