[s-cars] a/c compressor leaking oil

[tr0910]

The oil is very clean, cleaner than the engine oil, and it is dripping from
the bolt on the bottom of the compressor.

Is there anything I can do to keep the compressor from seizing up?
Replacing the compressor is getting to be questionable with this age of
vehicle.

Tim

On 6/19/07, Joshua van Tol <josh at spiny.com> wrote:
>
>
> On Jun 19, 2007, at 11:08 AM, chris chambers wrote:
>
> >
> > I don't believe an AC compressor can leak just oil, if it leaks
> > it leaks freon.
> >
>
> Yes it can. Not a very large amount, but compressor shaft seals do
> commonly leak oil. There's usually about 8 oz. of oil in a typical
> system.
>
> > Isn't there an oil sensor behind the AC compressor?
> > I seem to recall this oil sensor to be prone to cracking and leaking.
> >
> > I'd suggest taking a second look....of course somone will probably
> > point out that I'm wrong on this in some way! :-)
> >
> >
> > HTH
> > Chris
> >
> >
> > --- tr0910 <tr0910 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Several years ago, I had my AC recharged and was about to do it
> >> again, but
> >> now see an oil leak on the garage floor and it appears to be coming
> >> from the
> >> AC compressor.  Makes me wonder if its worth recharging?  Can I just
> >> disconnect it?
> >>
> >> If I just leave it alone, what is the chance of the compressor
> >> seizing at
> >> some lousy time?
> >>
> >> Tim in MI
> >> 93 S4 170K
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