Long Compressor

78elcaminoman · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 9:38 pm Post subject: Long Compressor

I have a 1978 el camino and i have the long compressor, i want to keep this compressor, but it is looking pretty ugly, is there a kit or somethign that i can rebuild this compressor, if so is there a link i can get, i sure do appricate it, thanks alot....................Antonio
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Mrapii · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:49 pm Post subject:

Just clean it up and repaint it. By the way it is an A6 compressor.
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78elcaminoman · Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 8:45 am Post subject:

ok kool thanks, so the compressor should be ok? no rebuild needed?
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Mrapii · Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:42 am Post subject:

I don't know if it is working OK. You said it was looking ugly so I suggested that you just detail it. If it needs to be repaired I would suggest a rebuilt unit. That old A6 compressor is big and ugly even when new but a lot of Old Timers will tell you it was the best AC compressor that GM ever made.
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78elcaminoman · Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:40 am Post subject:

i have heard the same, about the a6 compressor, if i want to rebuild the compressor, where can i get a kit
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Mrapii · Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:39 pm Post subject:

I'm pretty sure that rebuild parts are available from GM but you require some special tools that would cost more than a rebuilt unit.
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78elcaminoman · Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:41 pm Post subject:

o, ok thanks for your help
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MEvang · Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:03 am Post subject:

I have the tools needed to install the clutch and the front seals on these unit as these were common repairs back in the day. I can tell you if these tools are still available they cost much more then a remanufactured unit. But why not get the thing working first? Don't try and if it, if it's not broke.
BTY I should be picking up a '78 later this summer and it too has the A6 compressor. I don't plain on keeping this on mine as I would rather have the smaller R4. So I'll let you know later what's involved.
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Ehlien · Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:50 am Post subject: A6

I just bought an A6 from Murray's auto in the Detroit area and it was only $98 new, no core exchange. I doubt you can rebuild one for less. The clutch alone will prbably cost you more let alone the time and risk it don't work right when your finished.
Good luck though!!
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