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Old 07-24-2024, 09:36 PM
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Post 85 GMC A/C Compressor...and??

Looks like I have an oil leak from the A/C compressor in the 85 GMC Sierra. Last couple of years I have been adding refrigerant and it usually lasts for awhile. This year it took about 4 cans...and it appears it has all leaked out.

The paint is peeling off the brackets below the compressor from the leaking oil.

Interested in suggestions to repair this situation...do I need all new parts?? Just the compressor and drier??

Thanks for any help.

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I would replace the compressor accumulator and the fixed orifice tube. That tube is about 10 bucks. Has a very fine screen, so if there are even small particles, it becomes an issue.

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Old 07-25-2024, 12:23 AM
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As long as the compressor has worked good, it only needs a new shaft seal at the front, if you can find someone who works on them.
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