OM aksed:
> So can you help me find an older rebuilt compressor for a '99 Chevy S-10
> for a reasonable price? ;-)
How about $160 + $13 shipping + Tax?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/A-C-Compressor-1998-2003-Chevy-S10-GMC-S15-Isuzu-Hombre_W0QQitemZ160155208005QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160155208005
That one is for the 2.2 Liter engine. You can probably find others on the
Web. I don't have any connection or experience with any suppliers
including
the one above. Of course, first you'll want to verify your compressor is
bad.
You'll want to stick with the newer R134a refrigerant. Even if you could
find a older compressor, rebuilt or in good shape, and could figure out
how
to get it mounted in your pickup, it would have been designed for R12. You
might be able to use it with R134a, I don't know.
Some people think compressors don't last as long with R134a as they did
with
R12. Other people, like Grumpy, think that the newer compressors are just
made cheaper. If I had to bet, I'd go with the second theory.
The above compressor should last quite a while if treated properly. Always
keep it charged to the PROPER level with refrigerant (and oil). Run the
A/C
for a bit EVERY month, even in winter. Some vehicles use the A/C during
the
Defrost setting.
Harbor Freight has a usable cheap refrigerant gauge set. Just get some
decent instructions and don't try to use the instructions which come with
the gauge set.
I added austin.autos to this reply. It is the proper newsgroup for this
discussion.
Best of Luck, and let us know if you do anything. On my project list is
replacing the A/C compressor on a 1990 Acura Integra GS. It is the only
thing on the vehicle that doesn't work.
jjhnsn
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