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Well got the system all flush and blown out. Dumped the compressor and let it drain for a while turning the clutch many many times. Add 8oz of pag150, put everything back together Pulled a vacuum on it for about 45 minutes and then shut it off let it sit for 30 minutes. Not leaks whew. Now for the ...

I'm right there with you buddy. I put a new compressor in my Tahoe and failed to see the label that it had 8oz of pag46 in it for storage and shipping purposes. I thought it was pag150 and ran freon and 3oz more of pag150. Once I realized the label said pag 46 and compressor had a slight surge, I ...

I'd start pulling a vacuum again, see if you can pull what ever may have got in. At this point it can't hurt.

HECAT wrote:Yes

Thanks HECAT.

Jag I agree, when it's super hot and or humid your compressor is not going to cycle much if at all when at idle. I even went as for as to put a go pro under my hood and filmed the compressor while I drove.

Dave5701 try this. Cold start up with the AC on, crank her over and watch the compressor. If ...

Do you have the original one? If so and giving the vintage nature of your Vette, I'd look for someone (Shop) to rebuild the old one. If the compressor has eaten it's self up I understand you wanting to replace it. Do you have a picture of your compressor? Your right there are 2 different styles.

Anyone?

Hello all, new here.

So I have a issue on my hands need a little advise. I hand my stock compressor take a dump on me so I bought a new UAC compressor, dryer and orifice tube. Went and have the system evac and began replacing all three. Got done and headed back to the local shop for a recharge. An ...