Need advice fast on a/c !!!

blckhrs7 · 08-06-2001, 01:41 PM

My a/c compressor locked up yesterday. I have to get a new one but I was wondering if I should also get a new accumulator. I didn't really want to get the accumulator because I don't have the tools to disconnect the lines to it.
Also, are remanufactured compressors from the local parts store o.k., or should I get one from Ford?
I'm leaving in 2 or 3 days on vacation so I could use some quick answers here.

Thanks

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94 GT
1 5/8" equal shorties, 2 1/2" exhaust w/off road h-pipe and dynomax mufflers,pulleys,K&N W/home made cold air induction,MSD ignition,Pro 5.0 shifter,MAC upper&lower rear control arms,MAC 1 1/2"prog. rate springs, 3:73's

stangsrule · 08-06-2001, 03:47 PM

I wouldn't worry about the accumulator but I would make sure and put a vaccume on the system after you get the compressor on to remove any moisture from the system. Not sure what to tell you on the "new" ver "re-built" issue, guess you need to weigh the price differance and go from there. I would much rather have a new one but don't know what cost differance we are talking about... Good luck!!

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92GT all the free stuff and a few bolt-ons, lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, etc.

quick89gt · 08-09-2001, 09:34 PM

They say to replace the accumulator when you do the compressor

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'89 GT, T-5,
Vortech S-Trim, GT-40P heads, MAC 1 5/8" headers, MAC Off-Road H-Pipe, 2 1/2" Flowmasters, Edelbrock 65mm T.B., Trick Flow Intakes, Crane 2031 cam, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Screamin' Deamon Coil, 255lph Fuel Pump, T-Rex, SVO Motorsport Clutch, Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator, Formula GP Suspension, MAC Upper & Lower Control Arms, FMS 3.73 Gears.
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Jeb_Bush_2000 · 08-09-2001, 10:08 PM

Eh, who needs A/C? It's just added weight.

08-06-2001, 01:41 PM	#1
blckhrs7 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Southern IL Posts: 123	Need advice fast on a/c !!! My a/c compressor locked up yesterday. I have to get a new one but I was wondering if I should also get a new accumulator. I didn't really want to get the accumulator because I don't have the tools to disconnect the lines to it. Also, are remanufactured compressors from the local parts store o.k., or should I get one from Ford? I'm leaving in 2 or 3 days on vacation so I could use some quick answers here. Thanks ------------------ 94 GT 1 5/8" equal shorties, 2 1/2" exhaust w/off road h-pipe and dynomax mufflers,pulleys,K&N W/home made cold air induction,MSD ignition,Pro 5.0 shifter,MAC upper&lower rear control arms,MAC 1 1/2"prog. rate springs, 3:73's

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08-06-2001, 03:47 PM	#2
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	I wouldn't worry about the accumulator but I would make sure and put a vaccume on the system after you get the compressor on to remove any moisture from the system. Not sure what to tell you on the "new" ver "re-built" issue, guess you need to weigh the price differance and go from there. I would much rather have a new one but don't know what cost differance we are talking about... Good luck!! ------------------ 92GT all the free stuff and a few bolt-ons, lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, etc.

08-09-2001, 09:34 PM	#3
quick89gt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: O'Fallon, IL Posts: 243	They say to replace the accumulator when you do the compressor ------------------ *********************** '89 GT, T-5, Vortech S-Trim, GT-40P heads, MAC 1 5/8" headers, MAC Off-Road H-Pipe, 2 1/2" Flowmasters, Edelbrock 65mm T.B., Trick Flow Intakes, Crane 2031 cam, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Screamin' Deamon Coil, 255lph Fuel Pump, T-Rex, SVO Motorsport Clutch, Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator, Formula GP Suspension, MAC Upper & Lower Control Arms, FMS 3.73 Gears. ***********************

08-09-2001, 10:08 PM	#4
Jeb_Bush_2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 374	Eh, who needs A/C? It's just added weight.