Its getting hot, actually it IS hot outside and my A/C is not running. This weekend I'm starting a list of work on my truck and want to get the A/C running as well. I've shopped around for the compressor and this is what I have.....Dealership: $378 w/$20 core deposit...ACkits.com: $366...and the local All Import shop: $280 w/$40 core. Now the Q is do I stay w/a new OE, or should I go cheaper w/a reman. I know OE is better for certain things, but am I ok getting by this time with a reman unit? Oh, I will also be converting to R134a, most of the other parts I need cost the same just about anywhere. Any suggestions? You guys always have the answer I'm looking for! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

What makes you think the compressor needs replaced?

If a leak develops anywhere in the system, all the freon escapes, and the compressor oil goes with it. So there's a low-pressure cutoff switch in the system to prevent you from running the compressor without oil until it siezes and you *DO* need a new compressor.

You might just need to add the freon. The compressor will not kick in if the freon is low.

I did have the system dye tested a few months ago. Tech informed me that while there still was some freon in the system it did have a slow leak from the compressor which would only get worse. On a cloudy day or at night it cools a little bit, but during the day in direct sun when its 90 degrees it doesn't help at all.

Why don't you have the compressor rebuilt! When I worked for Toy, I can remember getting rebuild kits for the compressor! They actually were pretty inexpensive, they came with all the seals, clutches...! If it is truely leaking! They're easy to do!
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So the compressor itself leak? not very common. Usually, it's the rest of the system that leaks...
You should be able to get a used one from the junkyard.
there's kits out there to convert the r12 to r134.

Well nunsa, the rebuild option is sounding better and better since I am on a very tight budget right now. Although I wont throw out the idea that something else is leaking. Might have to test it again. I'm just going on what I was told when the system was tested last. Plus I want to go ahead and covert to 134a b/c of the cost of the R12 now days. I know it doesn't cool as well but I only have a single cab and not one of those 'cavernous' 4runners <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Anyway thanks for all the opinions and advice you guys! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Ther was thread not too long ago about getting your own certification, whic was said not hard to do, then you get the freon off of *bay for cheap. Couple that with a rebuild and your on your way for cheap!

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