a/c compressor seized

[kevandalice]

the pulley for the a/c compressor had seized regardless of whether the air con is on or off.
is it possible to drain the refrigerant swap the compressor and get a specialist to refill the system?

many thanks

kevin

 

[Broken Byzan]

You need the specialist to drain the sytem too as letting it out to atmosphere is ilegal. Oh and its pretty bad for you too,lol

 

[kevandalice]

OK, an update to this thread

i got a compressor on ebay from a VW golf for £35 delivered
swapped the compressors over
£25 re-gas from Kwikfit and air con is colder than it has ever been!!

£60 compared to probably a grand at main dealer- result!!

 

[Y83OLK]

Did you just swap the end clutch of the whole unit?.
My end compressor clutch is starting to seize.... (squeeks on startup) but its a job ive been putting off.