A/C Repair

MAINTENCE LOG // 8-27-16 // A/C – Fix

So I finally got around to fixing the A/C on the car.Was definitely a pain doing it alone, but I managed.

Notes:

·         Prior to any work, I had the A/C system completely vacuumed/discharged at Aamco

·         Removed the old/defective A/C compressor and installed a new one purchased from Pittstop.

·         Re-charged A/C at Aamco

A/C is now blowing Ice Cold, and is working with no further issues.

2 Steps forward, and 4 steps backwards.

This weekend was quite the struggle with the Evo.

After attempting to repair the A/C compressor by replacing the clutch and adding the shim from a spare A/C compressor I got, I believe I pretty much killed my compressor. After sparks flying out of the compressor, and a bad burning smell, I deam it toast.

So I can do one of two things. Purchase an A/C clutch kit for around $50 which will bring shims, a new A/C Clutch and coil. Or spend $133 on a brand new A/C compressor. Think I will go with piece of mind and get a brand new second hand replacement from here:
http://www.pitstopauto.com/products/2003-mitsubishi-lancer-co-11161t


For now, I went ahead and ordered a A/C delete belt which is just a shorter belt that does not loop around the A/C compressor until I can resolve that. Makes the car drive-able. Just with no A/C.




On the positive side, I did do it's first official oil change with Amsoil and a new OEM filter.



Also detailed the car quite a bit and gave the under carriage a good bath.

Things to do this weekend:

• Fix A/C compressor again ( Shim removed was a bandaid, now is making noise )
• Oil Change (Amsoil was purchased)
• Wash 
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