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Old July 22nd 06, 05:20 PM posted to alt.autos.gm,rec.autos.tech
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Default V5 compressor seal replacement

> My 1996 S10's V5 compressor seems to have a bad seal behind the clutch.

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> From what i see on line, these compressors are prone to leak.
> Any tips? Will any other cars V5 sub to a S10? From what i can tell,
> the early ones used o rings on the back and will not directly sub.
>


My advice: Replace the compressor. If the system never completely
emptied of refrigerant you could probably get away with changing JUST
the compressor rather than the compressor and the receiver/dryer.

Chris

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