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Re: [GMCnet] A/C conversion to Sanden compressor [message #130085] Mon, 13 June 2011 19:01 Go to next message
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Roy,

Replacing the seal does look easy with the right tools. I have found some old sites that talk about replacing the seal but it looks as if some special tools are required to remove the clutch and seal. Does anyone have an idea if these are available from Napa or maybe Harbor Freight?

<http://www.autoacforum.com/messageview.cfm?catid=20&threadid=18627>
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<http://www.autoacforum.com/messageview.cfm?FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Branch&catid=20&threadid=18683&ftvar_msgdbtable>

I'm game for trying this myself.

Larry Davick
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Re: [GMCnet] A/C conversion to Sanden compressor [message #130089 is a reply to message #130085] Mon, 13 June 2011 19:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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ljdavick wrote on Mon, 13 June 2011 19:01

Roy,

Replacing the seal does look easy with the right tools. I have found some old sites that talk about replacing the seal but it looks as if some special tools are required to remove the clutch and seal. Does anyone have an idea if these are available from Napa or maybe Harbor Freight?

<http://www.autoacforum.com/messageview.cfm?catid=20&threadid=18627>
and
<http://www.autoacforum.com/messageview.cfm?FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Branch&catid=20&threadid=18683&ftvar_msgdbtable>

I'm game for trying this myself.

Larry Davick
Fremont, California




Larry,

Here are the tools needed to remove and re-install the clutch. I have not done the seal.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5593

Dennis

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Re: [GMCnet] A/C conversion to Sanden compressor [message #130093 is a reply to message #130085] Mon, 13 June 2011 20:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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That is a nice web site on changing the seal. Ken has mentioned a short while ago he went to Auto zone and borrowed the hub removal tool. You don't need the spanner thing a short burst of an impact and it will be off. I always just messed with it a bit and the ceramic came out& the cage came out with long nose pliers. Carefully installing a clean seal works. Before I knew of borrowing a hub puller I welded a nut on a 1/2" nipple and made my own. If you can't borrow one from an auto parts Harbor Freight might have them. Make sure the shaft doesn't have a lot of play in it.I think you will find it is a piece of cake except for putting the dang thing back in.
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Re: [GMCnet] A/C conversion to Sanden compressor [message #130109 is a reply to message #130093] Mon, 13 June 2011 21:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Roy,

Your confidence has inspired me!

Jim K ahold pay a commission for what's to come ;-)

Larry Davick

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> That is a nice web site on changing the seal. Ken has mentioned a short while ago he went to Auto zone and borrowed the hub removal tool. You don't need the spanner thing a short burst of an impact and it will be off. I always just messed with it a bit and the ceramic came out& the cage came out with long nose pliers. Carefully installing a clean seal works. Before I knew of borrowing a hub puller I welded a nut on a 1/2" nipple and made my own. If you can't borrow one from an auto parts Harbor Freight might have them. Make sure the shaft doesn't have a lot of play in it.I think you will find it is a piece of cake except for putting the dang thing back in.
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Re: [GMCnet] A/C conversion to Sanden compressor [message #204792 is a reply to message #130109] Tue, 16 April 2013 08:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ressurecting an old thread as have found a bolt in Replacement A6 A/C compressor with aluminium casing and Denso internals.

Threads are probably metric though.

You will have to copy and paste this link as the forum wont allow it to be posted via the script prompt

http://www.discountacparts.com/addtocart~year~1987~make~Jaguar~model~XJS~descript~A-C_Compressor~part~60-01019.asp#

1976 23' GMCII By Explorer

[Updated on: Wed, 17 April 2013 09:11]

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Re: [GMCnet] A/C conversion to Sanden compressor [message #204802 is a reply to message #204792] Tue, 16 April 2013 10:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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http://www.discountacparts.com/addtocart~year~1987~make~Jaguar~model~XJS~descript~A-C_Compressor~part~60-01019.asp#

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Re: [GMCnet] A/C conversion to Sanden compressor [message #204834 is a reply to message #204802] Tue, 16 April 2013 15:20 Go to previous message
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The description doesn't note the displacement of the compressor, but here is what it says -
This is a brand new aftermarket air conditioning compressor. This is a modern re-design of the GM Harrison / Frigidaire A6 compressor. This compressor has an aluminum body vs. the original cast iron which results in a 20lb weight savings (Original design is 36 lbs, and this version is 16 lbs). This compressor uses modern Denso design internals, modern spring-plate clutch, and is fully compatible with R12 or R134a refrigerant.

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