| [GMCnet] AC Compressor [message #99167] |
Thu, 09 September 2010 19:41  |
Dwayne
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While on my last trip I heard a few bangs in the engine compartment then to
discover that the end of the AC Compressor (the clutch disc) had flown off.
One part
Headed down the road and the clutch disc was sitting on the lower frame. I
drove it the rest of the way to the Rally and back home. Don't need any AC
right now
But want to change the parts and better yet install a NEW Compressor..
Called Lordco today who said the engine was too old for parts.
Any one know where I should go for a replacement?
Dwayne Jacobson
White Rock
Eleganza II
69 Avanti II
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| Re: [GMCnet] AC Compressor [message #99178 is a reply to message #99167] |
Thu, 09 September 2010 20:26  |
Dennis S
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Dwayne,
There has been quite a bit of discussion lately about the AC compressor, OEM and replacements such as Sanden. Suggest a quick search of the forum archives.
If you go with OEM, most auto parts stores seem to have them.
Also I presume JimK has them and just saw that Gateway GMC has one for $259
http://www.gmcmotorhomeparts.com/GMC_Motor_Home_Parts_specials.htm
Dennis
| Dwayne wrote on Thu, 09 September 2010 19:41 |
While on my last trip I heard a few bangs in the engine compartment then to
discover that the end of the AC Compressor (the clutch disc) had flown off.
One part
Headed down the road and the clutch disc was sitting on the lower frame. I
drove it the rest of the way to the Rally and back home. Don't need any AC
right now
But want to change the parts and better yet install a NEW Compressor..
Called Lordco today who said the engine was too old for parts.
Any one know where I should go for a replacement?
Dwayne Jacobson
White Rock
Eleganza II
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Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] AC Compressor [message #99180 is a reply to message #99167] |
Thu, 09 September 2010 20:32 |
JohnL455
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IF there is still charge in the system and the compressor is OK the front seal is still good you can replace just the clutch. The rubber isolator that binds the 2 halfs has most likely failed,(cheap GM rubber parts junk only lasted 33 years or so) There is a set of special tools for this, one with three prongs to hold the rotation when tightening and a puller tool. Only takes a few mins to do the job.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] AC Compressor [message #99182 is a reply to message #99167] |
Thu, 09 September 2010 20:44 |
GMCNUSA
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| Dwayne wrote on Thu, 09 September 2010 20:41 |
While on my last trip I heard a few bangs in the engine compartment then to
discover that the end of the AC Compressor (the clutch disc) had flown off.
One part
Headed down the road and the clutch disc was sitting on the lower frame. I
drove it the rest of the way to the Rally and back home. Don't need any AC
right now
But want to change the parts and better yet install a NEW Compressor..
Called Lordco today who said the engine was too old for parts.
Any one know where I should go for a replacement?
Dwayne Jacobson
White Rock
Eleganza II
69 Avanti II
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Duracool has new compressors at a good price I don't know if they have our replacement.
www.duracool.com/ecom/shoppingcart.html
Larry Dilk
Indianapolis, IN
76 Eleganza II
Patterson 455,Turbo City TBI,
Just LOVE It!
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| Re: [GMCnet] AC Compressor [message #99198 is a reply to message #99167] |
Fri, 10 September 2010 00:21 |
zhagrieb
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There's an aluminum drop in replacement for your A6. Costs about $250 and bet Jim K would carry it.
Glenn
Glenn Giere, Portland OR, K7GAG
'73 "Moby the Motorhome" 26'
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