Compressor muckin up!

[halfbreed]

fellas, i havin a lil prob wit keepin de aircon goin. i gone tru two compressors in de last three months, changed condenser, dryer, evaporator with the last compressor change.

i really liked the last one as i was told it was from skyline nah an it used to rell perform, cycled on an off rell quick and wit a quiet "click", not the usual characteristic noise most of the nissan compressors give u.

i wanna know what the deal is, y i have to be changin these things so often an how can i avoid dis.



A31 cefiro

[Iceman]

Let me see if I can shed some light. Check:-

1. Wiring
2. Fans
3. Fuse
4. Alternator

One of these things either not working or working intermittently and causing extra strain on d compressor. Hope this helps.

[Hook]

also if ur belt is tensioned too tight compressor bearings could take some licks

not adding enough oil can cost u ur compressor as well

when dem fellas installing, make sure dey put enough oil in de system (yes an a/c system uses oil AND gas in the lines..it's a special oil that's made to be innert to the refrigerant) the oil circulates with the gas and lubricates compressor and expansion valve...just to add to Iceman's checklist there

[Iceman]

Now my compressor gone. WTF.

Update, actually one of the fans was not performing as it should, so the compressor was not working. Replaced the fan and service. Ah celebrating.

[Hook]

*Hook knocks on wood*

[Maserati]

lol
how much a new compressor is go for?

[halfbreed]

a new compressor, ah doh know but in de bamboo is about $300. to $350 for mine which is an RB20 comp.

i checked everything an i prob just bad lucky with these fuggin foreign used krap. got navin to exchange one for me that i had bought recently from him an its performing real good. cold like ah Biatch in de firo now.