[NightOwl74]

Any of you guys dealt with a seized ac compressor on a 97 reg cab 2.7 4x4 Taco? The pullies are seized and, unfortunately I don't know the extent of the damage internally as it was like this on the truck(without a belt hooked up) when I bought it. My question is, do you think I should a)attempt to repair it, b)buy a reconditioned one from a local wrecking yard for around $250, or c)buy a brand new one? Unbelievably and oh so dissapointingly, my local Toyota stealership quoted me $1386.00p/l for a new ac compressor! If you chose a), what parts would I most likely need to repair it? Thanks n cheers:smokin:

 

[02TAC]

I would go with a rebuilt one from a parts store. I saw one on the Advance Auto Parts site for around for just under $250. AS far as the stealership... WOW!!! That is recockulous!

 

[chipsndukes]

NightOwl, $250 is top dollar for a used compressor, here they go for as little as $50 on eBay, good reman compressors with warranty for less than $200. But if those are your options, the rebuilt compressor for $250 may be the best one, $1400 is way too much.

One recommendation that may slow you down but is really a good idea is to change your receiver-dryer and have the system flushed (or flush it yourself).

When compressors grenade they throw a lot of debris in the system, and believe it or not, the #1 cause of the failure of a replacement compressor is the failure to clean out the debris from the last compressor. You might open the manifold on the compressor and see if you see a lot of metal shavings and make your determination, at the very least the receiver dryer should be replaced.

Chipsndukes

 

[razornpc]

and i dont know if they have an orifice tube or an expansion valve but id clean or replace it too. either one is cheeper then another compresser.

 

[NightOwl74]

Orifice tube or expansion valve...?.............lmao...............:smokin:

 

[chipsndukes]

you really should flush the system if you don't want to replace the compressor 2X, especially since you know the compressor is seized (internal damage, metal shavings), but open the manifold and look inside.

i understand orifice tubes are more sensitive to collecting debris than expansion valves, you have the latter and maybe a good flush would clean it out if there is anything in there, otherwise you'll have to take apart your A/C system, it's a big job to get to the valve.

If you do just replace the compressor, at least replace the receiver dryer and would definitely recommend a flush, some recommend replacing the condensor as well, depending on how bad the compressor damage was.

Chipsndukes