Profcadd wrote:
System has been evacuated. AC professional will charge system after I install the new compressor. I am just trying to find detailed info on removing/replacing the unit.
I just did one on an E150. Many place will recommend you replace the receiver dryer/accumulator, the orifice or TXV and even the condenser. This "shotgun" approach is a total waste of time and money IF the system was holding a charge and proper diagnostic indicate just a bad compressor.
(Normal low side pressure and low high side pressure)It is literally, remove the bolts, remove any O-rings, using a graduate cylinder
(like from science class) measure the amount of oil inside the old compressor.
New compressor come with some oil in them (enough for testing). Pour that out and then add the amount of oil that was originally in the old compressor. Lube the new O-rings.
Bolt it in. A "complete" kit including the above mentioned parts
(I did install the receiver dryer just because it was pretty easy) except for the condenser was under $200 from Rock Auto. UAC is a major supplier of aftermarket A/C components and the quality appears to be good.
Not your vehicle, but it shows all of the steps
Remove and Replace an A/C compressorEDIT : I did some research and finding the correct compressor might be difficult. I would suggest contacting UAC and telling them what you have. Remember that chassis was a Chevrolet P30. Once you get a UAC part number, you can look it up on Rock Auto. It should be under $150
