a/c question

[sylvester]

Hello. i have a question. on my 79 SC my a/c has a leak between the clutch and compressor. has any one ever had this problem. if so any advice is greatly appreciated thank you very much.

[DaveMcKenz]

Hi Sylvester,
That is a compressor shaft seal leak. It is the main external compressor leak problem. It is common depending on age and condition. The compressor can be rebuilt or depending on its other problems it can be replaced with a new or rebuilt or updated compressor.
Good luck,
Dave

[sylvester]

Ok... thank you for the reply.

[kuehl]

Is the compressor a stock York or an aftermarket?

[Nick Triesch]

I had this very same problem. I tried to replace the nose seal but compressor was shot. I bought a rebuilt unit on Ebay and it works fine. Cost was about $200.

[sylvester]

Hello.. yes it's a stock York compressor.. I'm going to open it up check it out and report back in a few days thank you.

[GH85Carrera]

Take the compressor apart to take a look see. Unless you are a super meticulous careful rebuild guru, you likely will just waste your time buying a seal kit. It is a real challenge to rebuild one and usually they have enough wear the entire compressor is junk anyway. They are not cheap, but not too crazy expensive.

[sylvester]

Ok.. I might buy a new compressor no big deal.

[86 911 Targa]

http://www.discountacparts.com/Porsche-911-AC_Kit-60~84594_RN.html
^^^^^
I bought a new pump from these folks.
I think they are in San Diego.
Great service.

Nostalgic AC - Binary Switch w/ R-134a Discharge Port 3/16" Port - AC Pressure Switch - Oil, System Flush & Switches
^^^^^
Also bought switch.

Best,

Gerry

[sylvester]

86 911 tanga thank you sir.