94 Cutlass Supreme Compressor Smoked!
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Hi Everybody!
Maybe some kind hearted soul(s) can help me out. I am a proud owner of a '94 Cutlass Supreme S 3.1L . Recently I decided to replace the factory compressor which was bad, AND noisy. It was DEFINITELY the compressor that was bad. I ordered a brand new Comp. got the PAG oil and R-134a and successfully replaced it, the serpentine, and the cracked tensioner arm (as well as the Accum. and Orifice Tube). I evaced the system, vacuumed it then replaced all the components with the Accum. going in last (I realize now I should have vacuumed a closed circuit! but I am hoping there is still time)
All seemed well. I fired up the Olds, and proceeded to add 1 can of refrigerant. Everything was working great, cold air and all. I noticed a slight clicking noise that seemed to be coming from the tensioner, and I continued to monitor it. By the end of the can of refrig. The car got louder, and I smelled what smelled maybe like burning oil. I immediately shut the car down, and saw the compressor barely smoking, but smoking just the same.
What are the odds that I might be able to salvage this comp?
More specifically can I get some input on what might have happened so I can figure out how best to proceed?
It should be noted that:
I used 4oz. PAG 100 in the comp.
I vacuumed before I broke the lines down for the install.
I charged with 1 12oz. can R-134a
I installed a new tensioner and belt
I installed orifice tube
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance,
Slappy
Maybe some kind hearted soul(s) can help me out. I am a proud owner of a '94 Cutlass Supreme S 3.1L . Recently I decided to replace the factory compressor which was bad, AND noisy. It was DEFINITELY the compressor that was bad. I ordered a brand new Comp. got the PAG oil and R-134a and successfully replaced it, the serpentine, and the cracked tensioner arm (as well as the Accum. and Orifice Tube). I evaced the system, vacuumed it then replaced all the components with the Accum. going in last (I realize now I should have vacuumed a closed circuit! but I am hoping there is still time)
All seemed well. I fired up the Olds, and proceeded to add 1 can of refrigerant. Everything was working great, cold air and all. I noticed a slight clicking noise that seemed to be coming from the tensioner, and I continued to monitor it. By the end of the can of refrig. The car got louder, and I smelled what smelled maybe like burning oil. I immediately shut the car down, and saw the compressor barely smoking, but smoking just the same.
What are the odds that I might be able to salvage this comp?
More specifically can I get some input on what might have happened so I can figure out how best to proceed?
It should be noted that:
I used 4oz. PAG 100 in the comp.
I vacuumed before I broke the lines down for the install.
I charged with 1 12oz. can R-134a
I installed a new tensioner and belt
I installed orifice tube
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance,
Slappy
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