Changing Ferrari a/c compressor - Pag oil question

[DarkoStoj]

So changing an A/C Compressor on a Ferrari and had some questions about oil amount.

The person I bought the car from said he changed out a bad compressor with another used one but it went bad after a short period of time. We pulled it off and the compressor was completely bone dry.

I have a reman one I'm installing (dry with no fluid) and not sure how much oil to put back into this system to keep everything protected. Since the a/c compressor was bone dry I'm thinking it probably needs more added then the 5oz the manual says to add.

Any thoughts?

 

[The Man]

you buy it to drive it, or sell it? try some Ferrari forums?

With a Ferrari its all about the documented service history, at least that's what i hear on Chasing Classic Cars all the time. :dontknow:

 

[mikesfastss]

Make sure you flush the system or you will be replacing it again soon

 

[painlessauto]

If the compressor failed shortly after replacement "and" it's dry, there is most likely debris in the system. A full system flush "IS" needed along with condenser (if serpentine style), accumulator/dryer, expansion valve, & muffler (if equipped). What year and model? I can look up specs.

 

[Wizeguy]

symbolicinternational.com
(858) 259-0100
Used to work in San Diego at that Ferrari Dealer... I'm sure they'd answer your question.

 

[wide winger]

Did the compressor lock up or just pump and no cooling?

:jester:

 

[ReiKo]

If the compressor failed shortly after replacement "and" it's dry, there is most likely debris in the system. A full system flush "IS" needed along with condenser (if serpentine style), accumulator/dryer, expansion valve, & muffler (if equipped). What year and model? I can look up specs.

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