Just curious, is there any difference in the AC compressors on a 7M-GTE through the years? I suspect the later models may have a slimmer designed compressor or thinner compressor as I've seen a few recently that look smaller, thinner than mine.
86-92 Differences in AC Compressors?
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JJ: do you know where to get a rebuild kit for one?
I have a spare good one I'd like to rebuild before putting on if it's not too hard to do...
I have a spare good one I'd like to rebuild before putting on if it's not too hard to do...
Lots of places sell them. Google the number, try the folks at Arizona Mobile Air, or ask at aircondition.com. Also try acsource.com. The 10PA17C is a piston compressor and one of the easiest out there to overhaul. Even easier to reseal, which is all a working one usually needs.
edit: Or listen to the parts master ^
edit: Or listen to the parts master ^
ah, so just the seals are really needed...
looks like the part number is 88335-2B030, if that helps anyone else later...
looks like the part number is 88335-2B030, if that helps anyone else later...
Can the compressor be overhauled if it locks up? Mine sat for a while and I think all the oil leaked out or something, because it won't turn or anything.
It can but you might as well by another in that case. The real problem there is when a compressor locks it almost always sends parts of itself throughout the system. Called Black Death in the AC biz. The system will need to be flushed and worst case is the condenser and expansion valve will need replacing. A big job costing lots of money unless you do it yourself. You could get lucky though and it'll only need flushing and a new receiver/dryer.