Compressor failure within a few minutes.

[KBScobravert]

That sucks James. When I did my system I used a new compressor, condensor, lines, accumulator. The only thing I reused was the evap. Of course, I don't know how well it has held up since the car hasn't ran in over a year.

[Magnimike1]

Next one fill the compressor with oil and let it stand upright on the clutch end for awhile to let oil seep down through the unit

[dville_gt]

You guys think I have a legit claim to ask for a new one from the seller?

[Unicorn Jeff]

You guys think I have a legit claim to ask for a new one from the seller?

How long have you have this one?

[Lason]

You guys think I have a legit claim to ask for a new one from the seller?

Depends on their return policy but dont be surprised if they wont take it back. Too many backyard mechanics thinking they can do A/C work using those bottles of freon at the auto parts stores with the built in gauges instead of properly pulling a vacuum and using proper gauges.

don't skimp on compressors

Amen to that and make sure it has some kind of warranty.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I learned a long time ago that the core compressors that we (recyclers) make up a large majority of core sales to the remanufacuters.

Some are good, units are dissasebled, bearings and seals are always replaced, and hard parts as needed or wearing hard parts done every time, depending on the rebuilder.

Others are tested, and if they work, they are washed and painted and slapped in a box. Buying a rebuilt/reman compressor is a gamble.

[dville_gt]

How long have you have this one?

it was delivered on april 22nd, so 8 days today (wrote the seller yesterday)

Depends on their return policy but dont be surprised if they wont take it back. Too many backyard mechanics thinking they can do A/C work using those bottles of freon at the auto parts stores with the built in gauges instead of properly pulling a vacuum and using proper gauges.



Amen to that and make sure it has some kind of warranty.

here is the warranty

bestaccompressor accepts returns. Items must be returned within: 14 days. Refunds will be given as money back or exchange (buyer's choice). The buyer pays for return shipping.
bestaccompressor's return policy is shown below
bestaccompressor: Limited Warranty: This compressor come with 90days warranty from date of purchase. Recommend a A/C certified to install compressor. Failure to replace Accumulator/Drier and Flush system at the same time. Otherwise voids warranty.. You can be sure you are getting a quality product that will be worked when installed properly. Any parts returned will be inspected and if found to be defective will be replaced, No compensation will be made for freight, labor, downtime, incidental parts, refrigerant, towing, rental cars or any other incidental damages, Parts found to be defective may be returned with period approval from bestaccompressor Returning uninstalled wrong parts will be treated as a standard return and subject to a restocking fee. No exceptions. Standard returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee. Standard returns can be processed within 14 days of purchase. Returning any installed parts will result in no refund. No Exceptions. We will arrange to get you a replacement part if the part fails after installation or, if by mistake the wrong part is sent. Please contact us for further info on our warranties.

I learned a long time ago that the core compressors that we (recyclers) make up a large majority of core sales to the remanufacuters.

Some are good, units are dissasebled, bearings and seals are always replaced, and hard parts as needed or wearing hard parts done every time, depending on the rebuilder.

Others are tested, and if they work, they are washed and painted and slapped in a box. Buying a rebuilt/reman compressor is a gamble.

[shumpertdavid]

Looks and sounds like catastrophic failure. The seller will likely try put blame on the installer I'd assume. I'm a big fan of the Napa Temp New compressors. If he's willing to work with you, take a refund and put it towards a quality part with someone you can deal with in person. Make sure you ask what you need to change in order to have the warranty. I seriously doubt you can successfully flush you condenser, the passage ways in them are small and don't run in one big continuous loop like a long snake. Google condenser designs and read up on how they flow the refrigerant to be efficient. I know no one likes spending money they don't think they need to, but I've had the last 16 years of working on this stuff to know that you can't always cheap out. I hate telling a customer they need to spend a few more hundred dollars on parts and labor, but it's better for me to explain it up front and let them decide if they want me to do it to the best of my ability or gamble it's going to be okay and void their warranty with me.

Cut away out of a R134a condenser, there are several different designs, but this is the only one I have actually cut away as a reference.

[dville_gt]

he said he'll send me a new one when he gets mine. i'll just throw a new accumulator/orifice/condenser on this time around.

[Lason]

good deal, glad to hear he worked with ya. If it was me, just to make sure I got my T's crossed and I's dotted, I would take to someone like your buddy and have him do the flush and everything and write you up a reciept so if the new one goes out then you have a paper trail showing your doing everything in your power to make sure it survives.

[stephen4785]

The only rebuilder I trust is YellowROse. Never had an issue with any of their rebuilds and they always give me gaskets/o-rings for free.

[onjacks]

don't skimp on compressors

THIS! ^^

I had the same problem when i installed all my new stuff. went and bought a rebuilt "murry" brand and it had clutch noise from day one.

[Magnimike1]

I would definitely replace condenser and other parts as you mentioned. A pressurized flush MAY help but I doubt. Reference above pic of small passage ways. Please heed compressor/oil recommendation above as well. Compare to starting an engine without pre-lubing.

[jyro]

5 second compressor in a 5 second car

[slow84lx]

5 second compressor in a 5 second car

Lol! That was funny.

Hope that you get it working right soon man.