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Originally Posted by Gawernator
Parts Heaven got me a compressor for $150, tensioning strut for $25, and the belt for $18. Only missing that one bolt so I'll run down to NAPA/Home Depot and get one. Parts will be here tomorrow. Since I'm using r134 will I need to use the o rings from my old compressor and put them in the new one?
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No, chances are the replacement compressor will not come with O-rings for the hose connections. You can pick up an A/C O-ring kit of assorted sizes for ~$10 at autozone or advanced (whichever), but O-rings are only replaced to make sure that the oil that might be on them doesn't mix with the new oil and cause them to deteriorate during a refrigerant swap. There aren't special R-134a O-rings.
It is important, however, to determine if the compressor comes pre-charged with oil inside. If it has mineral oil, it needs to be swapped.