Air Conditioning

[nsdq]

Hi,

my a/c used to be cold but with a loud noise coming from the front when turned on. Now it isn't cold at all and I'm guessing the compressor's kaput.

Is it difficult to swap the a/c compressor myself and does anyone know how to do this as I'd like to attempt it.

Cheers.

[tiberis]

compressor wouldn't be too hard to change, it just bolts to the side of the block. little bit tricky to get to because of the exhaust/ intake pipes over the top of it.

just make sure it's your compressor that is dead, because as soon as you disconnect the pipes going to/ from it (or any other aircon pipes) the gas will escape which i illegal to release i believe. plus you will have to get it filled properly and have leaks checked when you bolt on a new compressor.

most R33 and R34 came with the R134A gas which is the newer type and a lot easier to work with (and cheaper). not too sure about R32s.