Replace York with Sanden AC Compressor?

[Beach_Dude]

After reading the other AC post I figured I might as well ask a question I’ve been wondering for a while now.

To save all of you time, I’ll ask the question first, then state my situation.

Has anyone removed their york AC compressor and replaced it with a sanden R-134a compressor and been happy with it?

Reason is that my compressor needs to be rebuilt. It has a leak through a gasket. So, I can rebuild it and replace the clutch while it’s apart or buy a remanufactured one.

Let’s face it, pulling apart a york compressor isn’t that tough. But when you dismount it, evac the system, go through all the BS, and then find out that you just spent $400 for the compressor and then an additional $100+ on finding a shading guy sell you R-12, you realise that you're never going to use it cause you'll be getting 8 mpg. The biggest problem with R-12 is that it isn’t always going to be around. It will slowly disappear, especially when I’m going to spend $600 on my AC system.

However, I could put a little more elbow grease into replacing the unit, flush the entire system, and use a sanden r-134 unit that I can charge and tweak all I want with an unlimited supply of r-134a.

Any feedback from guys with experience?

[serehill]

I luv mine. There's a guy on ebay I believe his name is airparts. He's in Denton & I got everything from him. No Chinese compressors no clones no rebuilt. He has knowlwedge & all the parts I needed. He put together a package & missed a couple of things so I called him & he sent them out FOC! No he's not cheap but this is not an area where you want to cut corners. I'm in texas & it was hot as fire today & we were running all over looking at a commando 80 miles away & a few trip to the auto parts & hardware store. It kept me cool.

[derf]

If you're worried about how AC affects your mileage, you shouldn't be driving a FSJ in the first place.

I had this bracket to adapt mine: http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo...et-p-3538.html

Worked fine.

[Beach_Dude]

So, you guys are saying to make the switch to the sanden?

Also, will all the other hardware work or will they have to be replaced too? For example, even if I evac the system, will the original evap work and whatnot?

Also, is it close to how cool the R-12 is? I know that the R-12 is a better refrigerant, but how noticeable is it?

Thanks guys?

[JeepinPete]

On the flip side of the coin, the York compressor can be removed from the system without evacuating if there is still R12. Turn the valve stems on the service valves all the way in and you isolate the compressor from the rest of the system. This picture is from Tom Collins site:

[Beach_Dude]

Originally Posted by JeepinPete

On the flip side of the coin, the York compressor can be removed from the system without evacuating if there is still R12. Turn the valve stems on the service valves all the way in and you isolate the compressor from the rest of the system. This picture is from Tom Collins site:

Which would obviously mean it's easier to replace just the compressor/clutch then without an evac?

Would you guys recommend a reman or do it yourself? Anyone familiar with guys who sell them on ifsja.org for a reasonable price?

[lycanthrope]

if you just want to swap the compressor, and fill up, drive out to the IE. i have 50-60 lbs. of r12.

if your system is empty(you mentioned a leak), i have a vacuum pump as well.

[Beach_Dude]

I would LOVE to do that right now, especially since summer is here now.
However, in my garage I have this singularity of infinite mass that is gobbling up all my excess cash. This black hole is formally known as the 'General'... AKA, the Jeep.

I will you take you up on your offer when I replace the compressor.

I had it pumped about eight to ten years ago, and it stopped working just before I garaged it. I took it in and the guy looked around with his light and showed me the leak around the cylinder head on the compressor. Therefore, I know it needs to be replaced/rebuilt.

Is the rebuilding process long and painful, more than 5 - 6 hours? If so, I'll just buy a reman.

Thanks for all your help!