The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post - could use some advice on 72 Suburban AC system

iriereggaeman · 04-14-2017, 03:07 PM

Update: Weighing all your feedback, and the weight of my wallet, I chose to attempt to fix what I have.

Thanks to Bigdav160 for the tip of the A6 directly compatible FourSeasons compressors. Initially, I ordered a "Four Seasons 58096 AC Compressor", with clutch from Amazon. After pulling the purchase trigger, I noticed a 1-2 MONTH (!) delivery timeline. No Thanks...it's getting hot in Florida. Found a local Advance AutoParts store with one in stock for about $10 more.

Took it to my mechanic who installed the compressor, replaced the belt, and charged it up with R134a. Bada-bing! I'm back in business. Ice cold air from the dash. I don't notice much of a drag on the engine either.

The rear AC isn't blowing cold at all. I assume this is an entirely separate system that I'll have to deal with now? (sorry for the newb questions

)

Here are a couple shots of the new compressor:
Name: IMG_3944.jpg
Views: 148
Size: 80.5 KB

Name: IMG_3945.jpg
Views: 146
Size: 90.5 KB

Once again, this forum has made my day!

04-14-2017, 03:07 PM	#8
iriereggaeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 139	Re: could use some advice on 72 Suburban AC system - repair or replace? Update: Weighing all your feedback, and the weight of my wallet, I chose to attempt to fix what I have. Thanks to Bigdav160 for the tip of the A6 directly compatible FourSeasons compressors. Initially, I ordered a "Four Seasons 58096 AC Compressor", with clutch from Amazon. After pulling the purchase trigger, I noticed a 1-2 MONTH (!) delivery timeline. No Thanks...it's getting hot in Florida. Found a local Advance AutoParts store with one in stock for about $10 more. Took it to my mechanic who installed the compressor, replaced the belt, and charged it up with R134a. Bada-bing! I'm back in business. Ice cold air from the dash. I don't notice much of a drag on the engine either. The rear AC isn't blowing cold at all. I assume this is an entirely separate system that I'll have to deal with now? (sorry for the newb questions ) Here are a couple shots of the new compressor: Once again, this forum has made my day!