If I can rebuild an engine why not a ac compressor?
 

I've got a Performance Aire setup I installed 5 years ago. I've got low freon. The seal is leaking oil mist on the inside of the hood. It's blowing cool but not cold. I checked the sight glass and theres no floating ball in the window.

If the seal leaks, replace it right? I can't find anything on the web about the Seiko Seiki compresor on how to service it.

I want to replace the seal after evacuating my AC. I saw the seals available from NZ for 19#.

Also saw a clutch tool set.

Anybody DIY a compressor seal on a Seiko Seiki? Or any other type? It makes wasteful sense to replace a compressor because of a bad seal. That would be like replacing a new tire because of a bad Schrader valve.

Help please.

I have resealed and installed new bearings and other parts on a/c compressors in the past. Just have the proper tools, clutch/hub puller bearing puller various circlip pliers, and you should be able to do it f you can locate the correct parts. Go for it, what do you have to loose but some time and a small amount of $ if it goes south. Good luck.

Last spring, I replaced the front seal on my Seiko Seiki PSV-170 from Performance Aire (obtained in 1987). I bought the front plate sealing kit, which included the shaft seal. After taking off the clutch, you see the front face with 6 or 8 machine screws holding it on. Remove those machine screws and a couple of circlips, and the front plate comes off. Clean up and reassemble with plenty of AC oil.

No special tools required.

Got the kits from California Auto Refrigeration Dist, Inc, 995 N. Enterprise St, Orange CA 92867, tel 714-997-2800, fax 714-997-5709, calaire@pacbell.net. Part numbers were MT2106 for the shaft seal-SS170, and MT2078 for the GAsket Kit SS170PSS. $20.22 including USPS shipping to VA.

I made no attempt to take the compressor down any further, and did not check for other overhaul kits.

I bought an entire rebuild kit for the York compressor from JC Whitless. It had every seal and gasket, and cost maybe ~20$.

What about a noisey compressor can that be easily fixed. It bangs when it runs. Is that a bearing?

Awesome. Thanks for the replies! I'll post the procedure when I tear into it.

QUOTE: No special tools required.

Brian, What tools did you use to do this job?

BTW, Your links helped me get the parts!

Thanks.

OneBluEyeDog,

What tools? Just like it says: No special tools required, unless you count snapring pliers. Small socket for the center bolt, phillips screwdriver for the front plate cap screws.

For sure, you do not need the special tool for removing the front seal, since you will be taking the front plate off. and will have direct access to it. It is really simple.

www.ackits.com

Did my compressor two years ago and it works fine with no leaks. Takes a special tool to pull the clutch and thats it. They sell the seals as well.

JoeA