While sitting in the garage this winter, my 1988 Buick LeSabre T-type developed a oil leak from the AC compressor. Is it possible to get rebuild parts for the compressor and how hard might it be to replace some seals?
The reason I would like to repair vs. replace, I bought the car new in 88 it now has 25,000 miles, everything is original except the fluids. I would like to keep the OE compressor also.
Worst case are there shops who can replace the bad seal/seals or does everyone toss them out and replace with a new one?
What seal seems to be leaking? If it is just the shaft seal, they are easy to change, if you have the right tools. Clutch puller, and seal install kit.
While sitting in the garage this winter, my 1988 Buick LeSabre T-type developed a oil leak from the AC compressor. Is it possible to get rebuild parts for the compressor and how hard might it be to replace some seals?
The reason I would like to repair vs. replace, I bought the car new in 88 it now has 25,000 miles, everything is original except the fluids. I would like to keep the OE compressor also.
Worst case are there shops who can replace the bad seal/seals or does everyone toss them out and replace with a new one?
Thanks for the reply's guys. :thumbup:
I am not sure exactly. When I was looking at it I didn't have my glasses close by and everything was a bit blurred. I will get a chance to get under it tomorrow and I will post back with my findings.
Well, I was able to look at it on Sunday. I wasn't really able to tell much, the compressor is mounted at the bottom of the engine and between the engine and the radiator. The entire compressor had a film of oily dirt on it, some signs of oil having ran across the motor mount just below it. I can't tell where the leak is originating from partially because it is so hard to see where it is tucked into and the hard lines coming off of it block the view also.
The oil that was on the floor is clear, the engine oil is slightly caramel colored so it rules out engine oil. The system is not charged now apparently because the compressor cycled on and off continuously when I turned it on and it would not cool.
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