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Originally Posted by firstwindstar02  So I went to refill my A/C for the first time since my swap. It was leaking so I took the refigerant line off and of course one of the o rings was busted. I switched it out went to retorque and the bolt just kept spinning. Took it out and all the threads were rusted onto the bolt! I know I can tap and die that shit but a bigger bolt won't work with the refigerant line, I might be able to sneak a 3/8" in. I'm about to JB weld it but that will be a bitch if I ever need to drop the engine again. Anyone have any other ideas? |
Housing of the AC compressor is removable and hence "swappable". I would buy a "totally shot" compressor with a good housing (or just the housing, if available) from a junkyard and swap the part that has lost threads., i.e., where the refrigerant lines go in. I say this would be better than rethreading, epoxy welding, etc., and will also give you the peace of mind. I know, AC mechanics do this all the time.
Note: Maybe, do a practise disassembly of the housing at the junkyard to check that you wouldn't need any special tools...I think all you got to do is unscrew the 4 long bolts and that should do it.
