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mr2tim · 08-14-2009, 01:22 PM

Real interesting question your posing there buddy?

When I bought my 89S/C from the dealer new I got more than 10 years on that original OEM compressor.

The rebuilt unit from Ft Lauderale, Fl several weeks ago came with a 1 year warrenty, (almost funny isn't it?)

With the lubricating of the compressor depending on the R-134 carring the oil that leaves compressor life depending a whole lot on whether the system ever leaks and if so, how much, how fast.

If you (or that previous owner) wait until the A/C system stops working it's probably too late to prevent damage to the compressor. That's contingent on the refrigerant being so low the sensor turns the system off.

Most folks don't have the good sense to re-pressurize their refrigerant when they start hearing non-lubricating noises from the compressor.

One other aspect of compressor life may be the seals. As I see it our foreign friends have a closer tolerance built into their parts whereas American suppliers have a more loose fitting specifications.

Maybe this response will inspire other owners to relate their AC experiences which will probaly be very amusing.

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mr2tim SUPERcharZed ToyZ RacZer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,789 Thanks: 8 Thanked 118 Times in 111 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Compressor leakage rate? Real interesting question your posing there buddy? When I bought my 89S/C from the dealer new I got more than 10 years on that original OEM compressor. The rebuilt unit from Ft Lauderale, Fl several weeks ago came with a 1 year warrenty, (almost funny isn't it?) With the lubricating of the compressor depending on the R-134 carring the oil that leaves compressor life depending a whole lot on whether the system ever leaks and if so, how much, how fast. If you (or that previous owner) wait until the A/C system stops working it's probably too late to prevent damage to the compressor. That's contingent on the refrigerant being so low the sensor turns the system off. Most folks don't have the good sense to re-pressurize their refrigerant when they start hearing non-lubricating noises from the compressor. One other aspect of compressor life may be the seals. As I see it our foreign friends have a closer tolerance built into their parts whereas American suppliers have a more loose fitting specifications. Maybe this response will inspire other owners to relate their AC experiences which will probaly be very amusing.