2001 Escort ZX2 compressor leak

[atikovi]

Car has 37,000 miles. I evac and charged to spec and it blows ice cold air but after a few days the charge has leaked out. My leak tester goes off above the compressor and I can see yellow dye on the body of the compressor below. I have a few questions.

1) Can I replace just the compressor without a R/D, orifice tube or flush? Since it's just a leak and not a failure, there wouldn't be any metal bits to worry about.

2) I would go with a Motorcraft compressor and see these choices. YCC491 for $278, NYCC16 for $219 both with clutch, and YC2465 for $178 without clutch. What is the difference between them besides the clutch.

3) I see some Motorcraft on Ebay for $150 like https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Motorcraft ... 0854!US!-1 that look like they have been on the shelf for 15 years. Would that be a problem?

4) Is there a reseal kit for this compressor and if so, how complicated is it to do?

[Cusser]

Car has 37,000 miles. I evac and charged to spec and it blows ice cold air but after a few days the charge has leaked out. My leak tester goes off above the compressor and I can see yellow dye on the body of the compressor below.

Disclaimer: although I live in Arizona where we can get 115F in the shade, I'm NOT an AC professional, even though I know "some".

If my vehicle, since your issue is a leak so you likely don't have particles in your system, I would get a brand-new compressor and a brand-new receiver-drier. Your leak is large enough that you have not had constant positive pressure of refrigerant, so air/humidity got into your drier.

NEVER add any sealant or refrigerant containing sealant. I would add some UV dye when I would add the refrigeration oil to the new compressor (I'd always drain and measure the oil amount in ANY new compressor).

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[Tim]

Some listings for your application.

https://ackits.net/search-results/?fwp_ ... rt-zx2-s-r

[atikovi]

I just came back to post an update but never got any email notification of replies, even though I have the "Notify me when a reply is posted" checked. I got a Denso compressor and installed it. This is a $300 car so didn't want to replace other parts, especially since it's blows ice cold and has low miles. My only problem is during charging, after getting in 1 lb 3 oz, it wouldn't take any more. Takes 1 lb 12 oz. I think my drum of freon is nearly empty. It weighs just 9 pounds. Will have to get a new drum to finish. What are drums of 134 going for currently? I probably paid about $90 3 years ago.

[Cusser]

R134a cans (12 oz.) are $4.88 here at Home Depot, Walmart. Suggest using a can for your purpose.

[atikovi]

R134a cans (12 oz.) are $4.88 here at Home Depot, Walmart. Suggest using a can for your purpose.

That's about $6.50 a pound. Bought a drum for $84 yesterday which works out to $2.80 a pound and is much easier to work with and dispense the right amount.

[tbirdtbird]

Why are you posting on threads that are 2 years old and 5 years old?