jjupiter100
OBS Enthusiast
I've perused this site for some time now for tips and stuff and finally registered. I now have my own question to ask.
I removed almost everything a/c related in 2010 because the clutch had seized on my compressor. I was having delusions of grandeur and thought I'd be getting some new high performance engine and didn't want a/c anymore.
Fast forward 6 years and I've got another son and a more expensive mortgage.
When I got rid of the compressor, I didn't think to keep the 4 bolts holding it to the bracket, so now I need to see if I can go to GM parts store and find them. Otherwise, I may need to take bracket off and take that with me along with compressor to a bolt store and see if I can find the correct length bolts that I'll need.
There were 2 electrical connectors that I stuffed under the bypass pulley to keep out of the way. 1 is a two-prong plug (I think) that plugs in to the top of compressor near pulley. Very simple. I have another round plug but I don't see anywhere on the compressor where it would plug in to. I've done some reading and seen that you can remove a snap ring on back of compressor, but wouldn't I need a new plug to install into the compressor?
I'm wondering if LMC would have provided the correct compressor? I have not been pleased with my local O' shop because their stuff seems to be too generic.
Same with the accumulator I bought. My old one had 2 ports and a place for an electrical connection. The new one I bought doesn't have the place for an electrical connection. So I ordered from LMC this morning hoping it's correct.
I had also tossed the condenser and brackets all those years ago. Seems as though the new condensers are a tad bit smaller than OE. It still fits inside the brackets and rubber bushings, but just barely. It doesn't feel very secure to me.
Any advice y'all can give to me on the compressor would be much appreciated.
I removed almost everything a/c related in 2010 because the clutch had seized on my compressor. I was having delusions of grandeur and thought I'd be getting some new high performance engine and didn't want a/c anymore.
Fast forward 6 years and I've got another son and a more expensive mortgage.
When I got rid of the compressor, I didn't think to keep the 4 bolts holding it to the bracket, so now I need to see if I can go to GM parts store and find them. Otherwise, I may need to take bracket off and take that with me along with compressor to a bolt store and see if I can find the correct length bolts that I'll need.
There were 2 electrical connectors that I stuffed under the bypass pulley to keep out of the way. 1 is a two-prong plug (I think) that plugs in to the top of compressor near pulley. Very simple. I have another round plug but I don't see anywhere on the compressor where it would plug in to. I've done some reading and seen that you can remove a snap ring on back of compressor, but wouldn't I need a new plug to install into the compressor?
I'm wondering if LMC would have provided the correct compressor? I have not been pleased with my local O' shop because their stuff seems to be too generic.
Same with the accumulator I bought. My old one had 2 ports and a place for an electrical connection. The new one I bought doesn't have the place for an electrical connection. So I ordered from LMC this morning hoping it's correct.
I had also tossed the condenser and brackets all those years ago. Seems as though the new condensers are a tad bit smaller than OE. It still fits inside the brackets and rubber bushings, but just barely. It doesn't feel very secure to me.
Any advice y'all can give to me on the compressor would be much appreciated.