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Steve-

Nice construction on the shield..But I am confused?? All A6's leak? I don't think I agree with that statement..How would GM have installed 100,000's of this design A/C compressor over the years if it was a always leaking?? I think if they are not rebuilt or prepped correctly they will leak. I have installed and charged many many A6's.. I too have had A6's that leaked, a few times went through 3-4 different compressors until getting one that does not leak.. NAPA sells one with warranty for something like $79, use the rear plate from your original and it is dead on. There is a procedure to get the seal oiled before charging, also pulling a vacuum for an hour or so will help seal initially, plus will show any leaks before wasting valuable R12 charging.....If your front seal is leaking oil, then the entire system is exposed to the outside air..You will eventually leak out your Freon and your oil-you cannot replace the sprayed oil unless you open and de-charge the entire system- the oil is not separate from the Freon....So the shield may help for a 100 mile trip, but this kind of fix is guaranteeing you will end up with trouble down the line in the form of a burned up compressor or rusted inside of the A/C system.. Especially confusing when you consider a NAPA rebuilt unit is $79 with a warranty.. Don't get it..Would be like putting a shield on an oil leak that is hitting the exhaust but not fixing the leak?? Trust me..you can get an A6 that does not leak..