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(Message started by: sierra20 on Jun 17^th, 2009, 9:19pm)

Title: compressor leak
Post by sierra20 on Jun 17^th, 2009, 9:19pm

just had my condensor replaced now there is a leak coming from the front of the compressor from behind the clutch, quite a but of dye is coming out, is this likly to need a new compressor, or is there and additive that can be added to the coolant to seal the leak, if it needs a new compressor can anyone recommened a good cheep place to get one from and any idea of the price?

Title: Re: compressor leak
Post by NiceMan on Jun 17^th, 2009, 10:19pm

I interestin too good and cheap... where can find new or rebuild whit garantiin....
Cosworth v6
In findland i find one place where its cost 440€

Title: Re: compressor leak
Post by sierra20 on Jun 18^th, 2009, 8:04pm

has anyone had dealings with this company before http://www.autoairconparts.co.uk/home.php they do the compressor for £240 delivered which seems pretty good, does anyone know if they are a reputible company or not?

Title: Re: compressor leak
Post by Jonnycab on Jun 18^th, 2009, 11:18pm

If the compressor is leaking, then it's most likely leaking from the centre seal. The seal can be replaced but they are almost impossible to get hold of.....found a company a couple of years ago that could get hold of them, but you had to bulk order 25 of them, as it wasn't kept in stock & was a special order ::).......But you can repair it using 'Instant Gasket' though ;)

You need to get the compressor off first & remove the pulley assembly. Then remove the 4 bolts holding the 2 halves of the compressor together & carefully pull the the 2 halves apart. I say carefully, because you don't want anything to move inside otherwise it won't go back together again.
Usually the rubber seal between the 2 halves flattens off at some point causing a leak, so if you smear instant gasket around the whole seal (not too much as you don't want it getting inside the compressor) & then reassemble it, then it should hold the pressure......it worked for me :)

Or you could just go down the breakers & get one for about £30 :)

Title: Re: compressor leak
Post by NiceMan on Jun 18^th, 2009, 11:28pm

My leak from that center place... N much but its leak.. And its keep little noise too... not bad but little...