mb2hurley

the compressor on my camaro decided it hated life and blew all its seals and threw refrigerant everywhere, so its shot.

i just need a replacement compressor that will run r12 or hotshot.
ive looked and there are several compressors, will a compresser designed for 134a work with hotshot, ive heard rumors that it will move the charge all the same or do i need to buy a r12 specific compressor and if so where can i get one??

Rockguy

At this point with the cost of R-12 I think I'd just convert to R134a. Replace your accumulator and orifice tube as well. Make sure your lines aren't full of debris.

sofakingdom

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Convert, would be the commonsensical thing to do.

Compressors don't just "blow seals" and all the rest of that, out of the blue, for no reason. There's something else wrong. Best guess would be, the orifice tube is blocked, which made the head pressure go too high, and the pressure relief valve popped off.

When you put a new compressor on, charge it with 134A. Replace the orifice tube with the red/orange Frod one; ask for something like about a 96 Crown Vic. Replace the accumulator/dryer as well. Be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN all your lines are leak-free and likely to stay that way for the next 10 years; in other words, replace the rubber part. Replace EVERY O-ring in the system. Flush it, make sure everything is clean and new-like, do it all ONCE and get yourself a long-term working system that will STAY that way.