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air compressor siezed
« on: Sep 11th, 2016, 7:59pm » |
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my air con has packed up definley.question can I fit a normal drive belt and do away with the compressor drive all together if you get my drift engine is 2.3 ultima thanks Geoff.
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #1 on: Sep 11th, 2016, 8:38pm » |
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This happened on my 2.3 Ultima - the A/C is on by default but if you remove 1 of the small blue relays from the passenger side fusebox it disengages the clutch and the pulley will just turn without trying to turn the compressor.
Can't remember which relay but there are only a couple to choose from.
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #3 on: Sep 12th, 2016, 9:07am » |
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hi guys yes I did remove the relay blue one r24 after the compressor nearly caught fire no kidding there was smoke and it was screaming .I think the bearing in the compressor its self is broken removing the relay did stop the clutch from running but I think the heat from when it got really hot done the bearing in the body its self....I don't want to replace the unit due to cost . that's why I want see if I can fit a belt from a car which doe not have air con thanks for your fast reply
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #4 on: Sep 12th, 2016, 10:43am » |
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I put a non a/c belt on my Granada scorpio after the a/c compressor seized up. Did your model/engine size come without aircon, if yes, should be able to get one easy. If not, cut the old belt and put around the pulleys, missing out aircon pulley, with the tensioner about half way, if you follow what I mean. This will give you some idea of length.
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #5 on: Sep 12th, 2016, 12:32pm » |
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This might help details of belts etc.
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #7 on: Sep 12th, 2016, 8:21pm » |
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thanks to all you guys for so much imfomation I will look into it over the coming days cheers geoff
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #8 on: Sep 14th, 2016, 6:46am » |
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The pump isn't that difficult to replace (I did a couple in my time), you just have to make sure you get a goodun (second hand) & use new 'O' rings (they are green) on the in & out pipes, as old ones, although they look okay, believe me, they won't make a good seal.
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #9 on: Sep 14th, 2016, 7:17am » |
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Good to see you 'lurking' Jonny. Regards to the good lady. Is that lad doing oil changes yet?! 
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #10 on: Sep 20th, 2016, 6:26pm » |
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re seized air con pump , when it happen to me I fitted a shorter belt that byepassed the pump all together, I think it was a transit non a/c belt
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #11 on: Oct 5th, 2016, 8:49pm » |
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hi gost you don't by chance no the belt part number thanks for your help geoff
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #12 on: Oct 29th, 2016, 5:21pm » |
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sorry I don't know was a long time ago but it was a standard transit van non a/c model belt
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #13 on: Feb 12th, 2017, 1:37pm » |
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hi folks update my air compressor has now been removed and remanufacted one fitted with new belt I'm am so pleased no more horrible noises .cost £100 for unit plus £24 for belt plus £70 labour plus vat of course.i can now use the car more now thank god thanks for all your help and advice guys best wishes Geoff 
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #14 on: Feb 12th, 2017, 3:30pm » |
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Good to know you are sorted Geoff. Enjoy!
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #15 on: Feb 13th, 2017, 1:26am » |
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It may be of interest to some on here to know where you got the reconditioned unit.
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #16 on: Feb 13th, 2017, 1:06pm » |
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hi out of interest I bought this from g.l automotive in Warwickshire ebay no 141743816105.
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Re: air compressor siezed
« Reply #17 on: Feb 13th, 2017, 3:29pm » |
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on Feb 13th, 2017, 1:06pm, ultima4 wrote:| hi out of interest I bought this from g.l automotive in Warwickshire ebay no 141743816105. |
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The particular listing has ended but is still displayed and they have other similar items for a range of vehicles.
Firms details:- GL Autos
Graham Leech
Unit 5 Wharf Street
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV345LB
United Kingdom Tel.No. 01926 411348
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