Here is a link to what I ordered. Shipping notifications were off, (I hate Fedex) Should have the parts in Tomorrow. I also ordered oil for the compressor, will have to figure out how much to put in yet.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...361461&jsn=325

 

Wow, that is a great deal!

 

5-23-18 Update:

Installed the new A/C Compressor, Accumulator, Orifice Tube and Seals last night. Went pretty well, I hope the oil amounts are correct. The compressor came with 4.5 oz of oil already in it, which should be fine for the standard a/c, (no rear). It said to add 2 oz if putting in a new accumulator, so I poured a measured 2 oz directly into the accumulator. Put the new Orifice tube in, and new seals (oiled), then torqued down the bolts. I ran a vac on it for about 5 minutes, then closed the valves and let it sit for 10 minutes to make sure it held a vacuum. Then I ran the vac for 45 minutes (while I got a nice stogie going) to evacuate any moisture. I jumpered the a/c relay connections in the fuse box, to kick the compressor on for the first can of 134a, then put the relay back in for the second can. I did Tap a 3rd can and put what I thought was about a 1/3rd of the can in, but didn't have an accurate scale for exact ounces. (spec is 28oz, I was using 12oz cans). Feels nice and cold!

 

This is perfect. I received my parts for the same repair earlier this week and will be doing it next week. (Going sailing this weekend. )

Did you do any of the flushing out of the part/hoses before your reassembly?

 

I didn't do a flush or anything, probably would have been worthwhile, but since it is just for my kid I don't care quite as much, haha. Just need to get through a couple years of use.

 

I think I might do mine later this summer. My AC stopped working about 2 years ago and I took it to a local shop and they refilled it and it was good for about 2 days. They said i had a leaking o-ring. They replaced the seal and refilled it again. It works good but they said that my compressor is starting to fail. They wanted around $1400 for the whole job to replace the compressor. So I might grab this kit and throw in 2 cans (24 oz.) and then take it to a shop to get it topped off correctly. I might also replace the condenser. I debated on buying a gauge set and vacuum, but maybe just a rental.

 

It wasn't really too bad of a job. 1400 seems outrageous. Don't forget to get A/C system oil, I just got a bottle of the pg100. You will need to add some to each of the accumulator and condenser (if you do that as well).
Follow the AC thread in the maintenance section, and you should be good. If you have a scale that reads ounces, you can put in the exact amount your tag says so you won't need it topped off. My tag said 1 pound, (16oz), 12 oz for a total of 28, so two cans plus a third of a can. My local AZ had the vac pump and manifold gauge set, and worked fine, but I may buy my own gauge set in the future. Good luck!

 

I had to got back and read my thread on that. It was over $1400 for everything I did before + the compressor was $1100. That included the compressor, orifice tube, dryer, and condenser. Also, included the oil and Freon. Still i could save a ton by doing it myself. It is working as of right now so i may just let it be.

 

Been quite a while since an update. Son's been driving it everyday, and nothing has been too important to really work on at the moment. ----Until now, haha

A couple weeks ago, there was a loud rattle at lower RPMs, and it threw a code. Checked the code and it was a P420 for emissions. Listened for the rattle, and sure enough, the cat was rattling to beat the band. To save money, I have ordered up a universal cat and an extension pipe from amazon (received yesterday). I plan on cutting the pipe in front of the old cat (which has been replaced before), and disconnecting it from the yoke just ahead of the muffler. Once out, I should be able to cut the pipe just behind the cat before the bend, and clamp that into the cat. Then in front of the cat, use the extension pipe (cut to the right length) to reconnect from the cat to the "in" pipe. Planning on using some exhaust sealer and clamps to button it all up. Will update when this is fixed.

 

7-21-18.
Got the Catalytic converter installed. Kind of a hack job but it works and is solid. Total cost with clamps, sealer, cat and pipe was about $115.