Ive learned over the years when it's safe to use aftermarket/remans and when to use OEM. I have gotten burned a few times on A/C compressors and now thats one thing I will only use OEM on. If your going to do the work you don't want it to take a dump six months down the road. Even though all the "other" places have a lifetime warranty its still not worth the aggravation. Do yourself a favor and go OEM on the compressor.
AC compressor removal
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Ive learned over the years when it's safe to use aftermarket/remans and when to use OEM. I have gotten burned a few times on A/C compressors and now thats one thing I will only use OEM on. If your going to do the work you don't want it to take a dump six months down the road. Even though all the "other" places have a lifetime warranty its still not worth the aggravation. Do yourself a favor and go OEM on the compressor.
I haven't had a chance to call my contact, its hot out, I have two ac compressors one on a econoline bus and one on a Chevy 3500 bus, ones a whole new system aswell.
I'm apart of a 3 man crew for a 55 bus fleet 36 of those are pos with 70k miles that after the build plus cng conversions (that don't work right even after leaving the retrofitter). That cost a 100k. If the wanted to spend 3.6 million dollars id be happy to flush it down the toilet for them.
One guy was on vacation all week, the other leaves on med leave for 8 weeks on wensday, to say the least I'm slammed
But you know ot $$$
So ill call monday
sent from my mind via of telepathy
I'm apart of a 3 man crew for a 55 bus fleet 36 of those are pos with 70k miles that after the build plus cng conversions (that don't work right even after leaving the retrofitter). That cost a 100k. If the wanted to spend 3.6 million dollars id be happy to flush it down the toilet for them.
One guy was on vacation all week, the other leaves on med leave for 8 weeks on wensday, to say the least I'm slammed
But you know ot $$$
So ill call monday
sent from my mind via of telepathy
Smac
Member
I just got burned on this as well with a reman. 7 months old and freon has leaked out of the front of the compressor. Found this thread on a Google search because removal looks difficult. Can you work it out from the fender area or does it come out through the top by the upper radiator hose? Great site, glad I found it!
shadow460
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I'm not sure on that. I put the project on hold. I was planning to pull the sway bar and then drop the compressor out through the bottom. My Expedition is the 4wd model, though. If you have a 2wd, then the compressor may have to come out a different way.
Smac
Member
I have a 4WD as well, I plan on doing it this week and I'll let you know how I get it out.
shadow460
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Cool. I might wait until spring to do mine, that way I can save a little more money and buy a better compressor. I don't know if I should go strictly with a Motorcraft one or if there are other new units on the market that'll work and cost less. I'd like to stay under $200 for the compressor, and then be able to spend whatever I need to on the dryer, orifice tube, oil, and R-134a.
Smac
Member
Picked up a new compressor from 1-800radiator for $149. Can't beat that. I'll post how the install goes when I do it. Probably do it this weekend.
Removing a/c compressor
This is the real easy part. On the drag link there are two bolts that bold the drag link to a bracket on the right side of the frame. Remove the two bolts from the bracket and and drag link mount then it will drop, you can push the drag link back and the compressor will drop straight down pulley facing the ground. be careful to remove the wiring connector the compressor and the switch under the compressor before removing.
This is the real easy part. On the drag link there are two bolts that bold the drag link to a bracket on the right side of the frame. Remove the two bolts from the bracket and and drag link mount then it will drop, you can push the drag link back and the compressor will drop straight down pulley facing the ground. be careful to remove the wiring connector the compressor and the switch under the compressor before removing.
Michael Lopez
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On my 2004 Ford expidition, the compressor is right by the frame? Cant get it out?
stamp11127
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Welcome to the site and did you realize this thread is from 2012?
