anyone ever replace ac compressor on a cavalier?

[RedHeartbeat]

drain all the oil out of the compressor and measure it. replace the orifice tube if it has one. If you see any metal in the lines or orifice tube then you'll need to flush the lines with a suitable solvent, don't flush stuff into the accumulater, remove accumulater and seal the ends off before flushing. Replace all seals with new ones for safe measure. Try not to blow moist compresser air through the lines. Add the correct weight a/c oil back to the compresser, same amount as you removed. I like to add one additional ounce. After reassembly its pretty much just pull a vacuum for 30 minutes, seal it off and recheck the vacuum level after 15 minutes to verify you don't have a leak. Next you're ready for the refridgerant.

I know we have a couple a/c techs here online, just don't know if they're around today.

[567234ta]

ok awesome. i wasnt going to do the vacuum and recharge but i did want to replace it myself to save the $$. ill have to get a new compressor with a kit of seals and stuff.

[Slowpoke]

drain all the oil out of the compressor and measure it. replace the orifice tube if it has one. If you see any metal in the lines or orifice tube then you'll need to flush the lines with a suitable solvent, don't flush stuff into the accumulater, remove accumulater and seal the ends off before flushing. Replace all seals with new ones for safe measure. Try not to blow moist compresser air through the lines. Add the correct weight a/c oil back to the compresser, same amount as you removed. I like to add one additional ounce. After reassembly its pretty much just pull a vacuum for 30 minutes, seal it off and recheck the vacuum level after 15 minutes to verify you don't have a leak. Next you're ready for the refridgerant.

I know we have a couple a/c techs here online, just don't know if they're around today.

Red Heart Beat is dead on. However you could probably get away with just running the flush on the condensor as most metal collects there and at the orfice. If you have access to a lift it makes this repair much easier. I do alot of cavaliers at work and if its knocking its more than likely making glitter. Hahaha. Oh and after the repair check your cooling fans for proper operation, often times the heat/pressure is what kills the compressor. Sometimes they crap out on their own but I have seen cooling fans alot of times the root of the problem.