R4 compressor - what would you do if you were in my shoes?
The old compressor in the 83 300D was giving a high pitch squealing noise when it was on. So I bought a re-manufactured unit from eBay and installed it myself. I don't know who designed the R4! I tried to put 8 oz of ester oil in but it all drained out during installation. What a waste of time and money. Anyway, I changed out the recv/drier, charged 8oz of ester oil which comes in a pressured can then 3x12oz can of R134. Everything work as expected and now I have A/C.
However, the 'new' reman compressor is quite noisy to my liking. I called the seller and he asked me to send it back and he will replace it. What shall I do?
1) I have no R134 recovery machine so I have to vent it to the atmosphere.
2) R&R the compressor again is not something I would like to do.
3) The compressor is noisy and I do not know how long it will last.
4) It is going to cost me $20 shipping, 3 cans of R134, 8oz of ester oil. Probably $70 total. Assuming I keep the recv/drier which is new.
What would be your recommendation? Leave it the way it is?
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