Air Con: - A/C compressor O rings

Paul Grimshaw · Jul 31st, 2012, 17:44

Anybody know where I can get an pipe O ring kit to refit the A/C compressor on my V70?

Also any tip on fitting the new compressor?

Thanks.

harveys · Jul 31st, 2012, 18:17

To fit a new compressor you will have to remove the gas in the system into a recovery bottle with a machine which I guess you don't have if you are asking this question,then to regasse it you will need to vac out the system ,test for leaks then regass/oil up the system.
It's not a DIY job as to work with aircon gasses you now need a
Licence to do this.
But to refit it is almost like changing a alternator if that's any help.
Just pull the tensioner up for the belt and put a locking pin in it to keep the tension off.

Paul Grimshaw · Jul 31st, 2012, 20:20

Thanks for the reply. I should've explained a bit of history, sorry. The A/C stopped working a few weeks ago. The gas had all gone and a re-gas only lasted a few days. U/V dye was put in and the system re-pressurised. The dye showed all over the compressor, (not round the pipe unions) I've got a free re-gas lined up at Kwik-fit.

There is now no gas in the system so I've got a replacement compressor and need the new O rings for the pipe unions for refitting. I need to find where I can get a set of O rings. I've looked around but can't find anywhere.

I'm I right in assuming you can get access to the compressor from underneath the car?

Thanks again.

Ringsting · Jul 31st, 2012, 20:42

got mine from volvo dealer, about £7 if i remeber right. fitted it from underneath without having to remove anything else, it was bloody tight though lol

Paul Grimshaw · Jul 31st, 2012, 21:05

£7 from Volvo? Must've been in the bargain bin. :-D I'll nip down to Rybrook's tomorrow.

Jul 31st, 2012, 17:44	#1
Paul Grimshaw New Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2013 19:08 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: warrington	A/C compressor O rings Anybody know where I can get an pipe O ring kit to refit the A/C compressor on my V70? Also any tip on fitting the new compressor? Thanks.

Jul 31st, 2012, 18:17	#2
harveys Master Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2022 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: newton abbot in sunny Devon	To fit a new compressor you will have to remove the gas in the system into a recovery bottle with a machine which I guess you don't have if you are asking this question,then to regasse it you will need to vac out the system ,test for leaks then regass/oil up the system. It's not a DIY job as to work with aircon gasses you now need a Licence to do this. But to refit it is almost like changing a alternator if that's any help. Just pull the tensioner up for the belt and put a locking pin in it to keep the tension off. Last edited by harveys; Jul 31st, 2012 at 18:33.

Jul 31st, 2012, 20:20	#3
Paul Grimshaw New Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2013 19:08 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: warrington	Thanks for the reply. I should've explained a bit of history, sorry. The A/C stopped working a few weeks ago. The gas had all gone and a re-gas only lasted a few days. U/V dye was put in and the system re-pressurised. The dye showed all over the compressor, (not round the pipe unions) I've got a free re-gas lined up at Kwik-fit. There is now no gas in the system so I've got a replacement compressor and need the new O rings for the pipe unions for refitting. I need to find where I can get a set of O rings. I've looked around but can't find anywhere. I'm I right in assuming you can get access to the compressor from underneath the car? Thanks again.

Jul 31st, 2012, 20:42	#4
Ringsting 2006 S60 T5 Last Online: Aug 14th, 2015 18:52 Join Date: May 2011 Location: hinckley	got mine from volvo dealer, about £7 if i remeber right. fitted it from underneath without having to remove anything else, it was bloody tight though lol

Jul 31st, 2012, 21:05	#5
Paul Grimshaw New Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2013 19:08 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: warrington	£7 from Volvo? Must've been in the bargain bin. :-D I'll nip down to Rybrook's tomorrow.

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