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[T-rev]

Hi all, i have what appears to be a leaking air con pump...I have had it pressure tested, and nitrogen tested which produced no signs of any leaks...However, when it is re-gassed, the front clutch appears to frost up so we believe the pump has had it...Has anyone had to have this changed, and a rough guide on price/difficulty would be of help...Thanks.

[TheBoy]

Changed a couple. Bit 'fiddly' but not hard. 2 people make it easier, one underneath trying to get the pipes on and off, another from top undoing the bolt that holds pipes on.

[T-rev]

Thanks for the reply, any idea on price?? I am guessing not cheap from VX

[TheBoy]

tradeclub, about £250 on exchange basis IIRC, for refurbed

[Andy B]

MarksDTM refered me to somewhere else for the compressor for mine ........... can't remember now who though 

[feeutfo]

Avoid the dealers whatever happens. Try a used one from a breakers in the parts section or Steve in Heathrow, a member here.

[feeutfo]

Although how does the clutch frost up?

Is it engaging and turning as it should?

[Andy B]

........... Try a used one from a breakers in ............

I wouldn't use a 2nd hand compressor, you've no way at all of telling whether the seals in it are any good. 

[feeutfo]

Fair comment I suppose. I certainly wouldn't use vx though. Not without crying rape.

How much are seals?

[Andy B]

Fair comment I suppose. I certainly wouldn't use vx though. Not without crying rape.

How much are seals?

I've never tried to strip a compressor ........... there's a GM compressor in my garage if you want to try  but I'm pretty sure you need specifc pullers to strip one down. As said, Mark recommended a supplier & I bought mine from them. It's still working a few years/summers down the line. 

[T-rev]

Although how does the clutch frost up?

Is it engaging and turning as it should?

Hi, the clutch engages and spins as it should with gas in, but the gas runs out after barely a week...It appears the clutch frosts up on the front, so i am assuming its leaking, and thats why the gas lasts for such a short time.

[feeutfo]

Fair comment I suppose. I certainly wouldn't use vx though. Not without crying rape.

How much are seals?

I've never tried to strip a compressor ........... there's a GM compressor in my garage if you want to try  but I'm pretty sure you need specifc pullers to strip one down. As said, Mark recommended a supplier & I bought mine from them. It's still working a few years/summers down the line. 

Looks like the op could do with a link Mr P.

[Andy B]

Fair comment I suppose. I certainly wouldn't use vx though. Not without crying rape.

How much are seals?

I've never tried to strip a compressor ........... there's a GM compressor in my garage if you want to try  but I'm pretty sure you need specifc pullers to strip one down. As said, Mark recommended a supplier & I bought mine from them. It's still working a few years/summers down the line. 

Looks like the op could do with a link Mr B.

I refer the learned gentleman to the reply (#4) I gave earlier ....... 

[Andy B]

Pretty sure it was this http://www.ebay.de/itm/COMPRESSORE-A-C-AC-ARIA-CONDIZIONATA-OPEL-OMEGA-B-TUTTE-BENZINA-SINTRA-/230827918624?pt=Ricambi_automobili&hash=item35be6a8520#ht_5246wt_1139 

[T-rev]

Hi Andy B, o.k thanks i will take a look.The one you have in the garage may be of interest though??....Appreciate the help