a/c compressor left sitting

zixxer

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

KokomoGST

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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)
 

NutBucket

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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

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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