[Bradical]

That's possible. If it was totally drowning in it, or if you poured it in the discharge instead of the suction, it's possible. I don't know why they would tell you to replace the oil unless it is like an NOS R-12 compressor.

Is your rotary 914 the one I saw on BaT recently or are there more than one mad genius out there? Also, I'd like to add that I am basically an unpaid central florida sales rep for Only944, I love you guys and refer you to 944 folks all the time at PCA events!

Repairing the valves? Never heard of anyone doing that before. You will see that they are separated up a few thousands off of the plate. If you do that sucessfully I will build a shrine to you out of respect. Ha!