Hello everyone:
The 6p148a compressor on the 86GT died. Again. I had it rebuilt in 2015 but apparently the system leaked a few times and needed recharged. I had the system charged on June 10 and used it twice then nothing. Tried again yesterday but the dye showed the compressor leaking at the middle of the compressor body. I had a local garage do the work to make sure I wasn't doing anything wrong. So they vacuumed the system out for me and away I went.
Is it worth rebuilding again and can that even be done? Not sure I want to tackle that job but as these compressors are better than aftermarket and worth saving, thought I'd ask everyone. I don't recall what all was replaced or repaired when I sent it away. It wasn't seized up just not working. I don't even recall when it was pulled off the car. Maybe ten years, not sure. Lucky I kept it. I prefer Ford parts if possible.
New compressors are extremely high priced and aftermarket ones don't last.
Looks like another hot summer in the GT. Well, it will sit until the temp drops. I cleaned the interior especially the seats and they look good. And a new headliner.
Thanks for the help.
Cheers.
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