Air con compressor rebuild

[Victorsanders]

Hi chaps

I’m in the process of rebuilding my Aircon compressor (Clarion F140)

I’m updating all the O-rings to allow the use of R134a gas but iv found the internal gaskets to be in a bit of a state.

I can’t find any suppliers.. so my question is.. is there any reason I couldn’t use gasket paper and a thin layer of heat and oil resistant high temp RTV ?

I can’t find any information stating either way

Any suggestions on another more suitable gasket material would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers all

Vic

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[gt_james]

is your car an import? Most don't have aircon, didn't think it was an option for UK cars.

[Victorsanders]

It’s not from my Elford .. I pulled it from a parts car I had.. that wasn’t an import so I think it’s an aftermarket install. It seems to be much simpler than the US versions of AC from what I can find online

I’m rebuilding it to put in the Elford as it didn’t hold pressure .. the AC condenser and receiver drier were screwed so I’m using a universal kit and getting hoses made up

The evaporator seems to be in good nick.. il give it a thorough clean and pressure test before fitting it

I think I’m gonna give gasket paper and RTV a shot .. it’ll either work or it won’t

[spirit r]

What compressor oil you will take? Should be compatible to the new 134 a. A new elring paper should be enough, no rtv is needed.

[Victorsanders]

Il be using PAG oil which is compatible with R134a

The old gasket is a thin layer of metal with a rubber coating .. to be safe I’m gonna use a very thin layer of RTV on the gasket paper.

You’re probably right and it would likely be fine with the gasket paper but I’m going to just add a bit for peace of mind

[gt_james]

I personally like hylomar blue on paper gaskets or 3 bond RTV sealing metal to metal, not sure if either are compatible with A/C though.

[Victorsanders]

So I got 99% success

It all cleaned up and went back together lovely. Topped up with PAG oil

However .. one of the brass connectors sheered off when torquing !

Hopefully I can use a reverse extractor tomorrow and get it back out without any brass debris getting inside the compressor. Otherwise it’s getting taken apart again

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[spirit r]

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