Automotive Air Conditioning Information Forum

@Tim just saw you post, yes I mentioned above it still OEM compressor from 99 that came in the car, its a Harrison/delphi V5 and the sticker calls for --7.5oz of synthetic oil SAE J639 --searching returns PAG150 but I didn't find a apples to apples comparison and discovered GM superseded it with ...

Thanks John,

Yes I took the compressor apart and replaced the seals, fine grid sandpaper to clean the shaft and guide to not damage it. It was in fact one the main sources of leakage.. also replaced both hoses that leaves the compressor, the exp valve, dryer filter, and tower valve. removed the ...

Hello everyone,

I have a 99 GM/Vauxhall Vectra that had a leak and I fixed by replacing some components, but did some mistakes along the way and need help to come up with a plan now... in fact not even using it until I can address :oops: --->AC is working and cooling fine btw.

First, it uses a ...

thank you, I guess I am thinking too much out of this... looking at the bottom there is no connection/bridge between the fins.. all I see is two big tubes in the top and small passages that ends like a "T"... not really sure how it circulates if just ends there.. would be cool to have a cut image to ...

Hey everyone, first topic here

TLDR: check the pictures below, on this evaporator style, does the refrigerant passes through the lines in green (like a serpent route on the fins) or does it pass just on the two main large tubes on the top (in blue) ?

I am messing with my 99 GM Vectra AC since it ...