Any experience with R4 AC Compressor new Scroll type?
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Any experience with R4 AC Compressor new Scroll type?
Anyone have experience with R4 AC Compressor new Scroll type?
I've gone thru 5 OEM R4 compressors over 20 years on a 1979 Cutlass and everyone seized at some point some not run very long,
Each one professionally installed and paid thru the nose...
What happened after installation??
Fred
I've gone thru 5 OEM R4 compressors over 20 years on a 1979 Cutlass and everyone seized at some point some not run very long,
Each one professionally installed and paid thru the nose...
What happened after installation??
Fred
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Is the entire system being flushed when the compressor is replaced ? New orifice tube and receiver dryer ? Are you sticking with the R12 or trying to convert it, which I dont think works very well. My Wife's Riviera has almost 280k miles on it and the compressor was replaced once probably 20 years ago. I know when I did it that we replaced the receiver dryer and the orifice tube and flushed the rest of the hoses and the condenser and the evaporator with the kits they sell at most parts stores. I think I used two cans just to be sure. It still works better than the AC in my 99 Tahoe ![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
One more thing . . . . are you driving the car fairly regularly ? I think that makes a huge difference.
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One more thing . . . . are you driving the car fairly regularly ? I think that makes a huge difference.
Last edited by BillK; September 5th, 2023 at 12:43 PM.
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Is the entire system being flushed when the compressor is replaced ? New orifice tube and receiver dryer ? Are you sticking with the R12 or trying to convert it, which I dont think works very well. My Wife's Riviera has almost 280k miles on it and the compressor was replaced once probably 20 years ago. I know when I did it that we replaced the receiver dryer and the orifice tube and flushed the rest of the hoses and the condenser and the evaporator with the kits they sell at most parts stores. I think I used two cans just to be sure. It still works better than the AC in my 99 Tahoe ![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
One more thing . . . . are you driving the car fairly regularly ? I think that makes a huge difference.
![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
One more thing . . . . are you driving the car fairly regularly ? I think that makes a huge difference.
Just wondering if scroll type is having better luck in general..
Fred...
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I've heard from a few that have had these that they don't crank out the cold air well at low RPM's, such as when idling. That's about it.
I got tired of replacing the R-4 Compressors on my 79 Blue Calais which I've owned since 1984. Went through at least 5.
I went with a Sanden (rotary unit) and so far, it's been great. The kit comes with its own brackets. It is pricey but hopefully this stuff will last longer than the R-4's.
I got tired of replacing the R-4 Compressors on my 79 Blue Calais which I've owned since 1984. Went through at least 5.
I went with a Sanden (rotary unit) and so far, it's been great. The kit comes with its own brackets. It is pricey but hopefully this stuff will last longer than the R-4's.
Last edited by BlueCalais79; September 7th, 2023 at 05:20 AM.
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Sorry to hear this. Yeah, R4 compressors can last a long time. I have also seen a lot of leaks and failures working in shops when these cars were on the road. Unfortunately the reman and some new aren't good and fail quickly. As soon as they get the death clatter, expert a seizure to come your way.
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