bstone Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I have a known bad AC compressor from my 97 OBW AT. The symptoms are thus: the clutch does not engage and when I tried to add refrigerant oil to the ports and turned the clutch by hand the oil did not get sucked in. The two Master ASEs who I was working next to both said "the compressor needs to be replaced". I did that (it was expensive!). Now it's time for a project, even if it's only to be done once and isn't worth my time. I want to experience, damnit! So, people, talk to me about rebuilding an AC compressor? I googled it a bit and found a few folks who did this and took a lot of pictures. I guess I need to know about any sort of "AC rebuild kit". Where would I get such a thing? Any advice, thoughts, feedback, etc. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 didn't take any special tools to disassemble the one i took apart for kicks. disassemble it and see if anything obvious sticks out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstone Posted May 30, 2011 Author Share Posted May 30, 2011 didn't take any special tools to disassemble the one i took apart for kicks. disassemble it and see if anything obvious sticks out. Gotchya. Should I get one of those kits to rebuilt a compressor? I figure I may as well replace the clutch and whatever gaskets and such that I find along the way. Do you know where I can find such a kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sario Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Gotchya. Should I get one of those kits to rebuilt a compressor? I figure I may as well replace the clutch and whatever gaskets and such that I find along the way. Do you know where I can find such a kit? I'd also be interested in learning about a kit for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I do not think it would be worth the time. I picked one up for my 98 Outback on eBay for 40 bucks shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I do know that from training years ago that the success of your rebuild will depend at least in part on how CLEAN everything is kept during the process. The AC system has to remain VERY clean inside and free of moisture and contaminants to live a long and healthy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sario Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I do not think it would be worth the time. I picked one up for my 98 Outback on eBay for 40 bucks shipped. The original poster did say he just wanted to do it for the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstone Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 I do not think it would be worth the time. I picked one up for my 98 Outback on eBay for 40 bucks shipped. I know. I want to do this for the experience. My AC works great, but I have this extra compressor and I want to tinker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 There is nothing wrong with taking things apart for the heck of it. You may see something obvious right off the bat. An AC compressor rebuild may be hard to comebuy. You may need hardparts and not the gaskets and seals. For now do an autopsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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