a/c compressor left sitting

[zixxer]

any problems with leaving an a/c compressor sitting on a shelf, and the a/c system discharged for 6 months at a time?

 

[Evadman]

Yes.

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: Evadman
Yes.

o-k... what problems?

 

[KokomoGST]

Moisture + compressor = BAD

otherwise, it should be ok. there's normally some oil in the refrigerant that circulates through the compressor and a drying element (usually some sort of silica)

 

[Evadman]

BTW: Home or auto? (not that it matters)

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: Evadman
BTW: Home or auto? (not that it matters)

5 speed

 

[NutBucket]

At the very least you'll need to replace the drier/receiver. Uhm, prolly want to re-oil the compressor. The bigger issue is did any dirt/etc get into the lines and such.

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
At the very least you'll need to replace the drier/receiver. Uhm, prolly want to re-oil the compressor. The bigger issue is did any dirt/etc get into the lines and such.

this will be done on purpose to install a supercharger on a friends honda..

the a/c compressor will be removed for the s/c

 

[NutBucket]

Supercharger. Blech. Turbo that biatch!😀