[allenga]

Hi Guys, how much oil spray is normal for the front seal. This spray mark is after 45 minutes of driving.

Should I dump this compressor for something newer?

Thanks!

[77 Canamman]

Unfortunately, that is pretty typical, even when they were fairly new. There are modern design compressors that bolt on, but look out of place in an original car.

[Old Goat 67]

I wouldn't put up with that.
BUT, it would require changing the front seal which is fairly easy with the tool to remove the clutch.

Done it about three times with my GTO, last time it took two seals to get a good one.
Then you have the cost of freon too.

[allenga]

Thanks. So the clutch pulley bearing is going out and the seal is bad. Should I replace the compressor. Seems like a better investment.

[Old Goat 67]

Sounds reasonable. But, where to buy a quality one, that I do not know. Still running my original one which I totally rebuilt about 1800 miles ago.

Someone else will have to advise you which one to buy.

[Cardo]

I recently looked into this. http://www.almaproducts.com/Transtar...ochure-(7).pdf This ended up being what i thought would be the best option. Original appearance was very important to me. These are brand new compressors made off of the original prints, with a few improvements most importantly the newer double lip seal for the compressor shaft. I ordered one last week for $440. I spoke with the engineer at Alma and he told me that their reman compressors do not have the double lip seal. I was very concerned about seal failure with all of the work that goes into detailing these cars under the hood. The only negative i see to this particular compressor is that the threads for mounting are metric. Once i get it, i will see if there is enough meat in the threads to re-tap to SAE. Other than that, it looks to be identical to the original A6 that came in our cars.

[allenga]

Originally Posted by Cardo

I recently looked into this. http://www.almaproducts.com/Transtar...ochure-(7).pdf This ended up being what i thought would be the best option. Original appearance was very important to me. These are brand new compressors made off of the original prints, with a few improvements most importantly the newer double lip seal for the compressor shaft. I ordered one last week for $440. I spoke with the engineer at Alma and he told me that their reman compressors do not have the double lip seal. I was very concerned about seal failure with all of the work that goes into detailing these cars under the hood. The only negative i see to this particular compressor is that the threads for mounting are metric. Once i get it, i will see if there is enough meat in the threads to re-tap to SAE. Other than that, it looks to be identical to the original A6 that came in our cars.

Cool. Let us know..

[lust4speed]

I purchased a new standard A6 compressor when we restored the AC on the '67 cruiser and after about a year the old style seal started throwing oil. Replaced the carbon seal with the new double lip seal like the newer compressors have and six years later the new style seal is still holding good with no trace of oil residue.

[fyrffytr1]

I replaced the leaking A6 in my 67 with an S6. It looks like the A6 and bolts to the stock brackets. The only difference is the clutch face plate.

https://www.classicautoair.com/the-c...6-replacement/

[Cardo]

I've heard a lot of good about the S6, but it just didn't pass muster for me as far as the looks. The case is just too different looking for me. I was going to rebuild my original A6 with the double lipped seal, but my rebuild tear down turned into an autopsy instead. The compressor ended up being bone dry inside and locked up. Not worth trying to save at that point. I'll post up pictures when the new one arrives.