Air con seals

Jun 02, 2005 3 Replies

I am in a bit of a fix. I need to replace the air con compressor on my Cavalier before getting it leak checked and regassed - BUT I can't get the two O ring seals for it. Unlike the later types which used bonded washers ( alloy with rubber insert ) these are square section O rings. The local air con dealers don't carry them, and Vauxhall don't list them saying they come as part of the compressor and are not available seperatly ( by that reasoning does it mean that if I want a sump plug washer I need to get a new engine? )



Anyone had a similar problem or can recommend somewhere to mail order from?



Thanks



Ian



IN the past I've made them by supergluing the ends of square rubber strip together.

Try a motor accessory shop, they usually carry a box of various O rings Or if you can find Trade repairer that specialises in Diesel, injectors/pumps etc, they may be able to match the O rings.

Note you MUST use O rings intended for use with R134a refrigerant - usually yellow - try

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Alan.

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