A/C compresser oil spew
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A/C compresser oil spew
Well my car sat outside in the 20-30 degree weather for about two months, today I started it up for the second time after this period. I looked under the car and saw some kind of fluid on the subframe, I popped the hood to see that my A/C compressor had oil on the clutch, my serpentine belt also started to squeek so that was another sign. Does anyone know enough about the A/C compressor to say what it could be? Also do you think it could be a cheap fix? If its not a cheap fix then the A/C is coming out
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Originally Posted by Tyraid2K,Jan 15 2008, 10:18 PM
take it out!
i don't know if something froze and ruptured, but if you need spare parts im your man, i removed my AC for weight purposes
i don't know if something froze and ruptured, but if you need spare parts im your man, i removed my AC for weight purposes
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Time for a new compressor. If there is that much oil coming out, than the refrigerant is coming out with it. Turn on your defroster and watch the compressor. If the clutch does not engage its time for a new compressor. Also, the O rings can be leaking where the connect to the compressor. BTW, do not unbolt the lines yourself!
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Sounds like the seal around the compressor shaft is leaking. Try not to turn on your A/C before you can get it fixed, or the compressor may send pieces of itself through the lines and you will have to replace more than just the compressor. Although I doubt your compressor will even turn if your pressure is low due to leaking refridgerant.
Can you do the repair yourself? Sure you can, but make sure you have your system evacuated before so you don't hurt yourself or the environment.
Can you do the repair yourself? Sure you can, but make sure you have your system evacuated before so you don't hurt yourself or the environment.
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The is a reall bad problem with hondas in general. (Why I got hondacare...) Several secret recalls. Go to the dealer and explain what happened, and maybe bug the regional warranty folks. It is a expensive PITA, but you can do it. Just need a friendly shop with a freon recycler.
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Just for future prevention of this. I suggest you regularly run the A/C compressor after you fix this issue. R-134a tends to be harsher on gaskets and seals, so running it every once in a while will help to lubricate the system.