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thebluecamaross · 08-10-2023, 03:11 PM

Hey Guys!
My 2010 Camaro SS looks like it's having problems with the AC... There's pictures attached showing stains (probably from regrigerant leak) from the rear part of the compressor. The compressor or clutch spins normally, looks ok.

Do I need to buy a whole new compressor or are there o-rings/gaskets/seals that I can buy to replace? Can you even open the compressor to put them in?

If so, what are they called and what part number is it?

Thanks again everyone!

Mr_Draco · 08-10-2023, 04:10 PM

First check and make sure you have freon if it's not working. GM uses a horrible design for their high side port which is notorious for leaking; uses a rubber ball valve instead of a schrader valve. GM actually recommends replacing their port every year though most of us went with an aftermarket port that uses a schrader valve. So before you touch the compressor or anything else trying to solve a leak, check this first. It would actually be in your best interest to go ahead and replace the port anyway.

08-10-2023, 03:11 PM	#1
thebluecamaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS ABM Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 45	AC Not working; Looks like a leak BUT.... Hey Guys! My 2010 Camaro SS looks like it's having problems with the AC... There's pictures attached showing stains (probably from regrigerant leak) from the rear part of the compressor. The compressor or clutch spins normally, looks ok. Do I need to buy a whole new compressor or are there o-rings/gaskets/seals that I can buy to replace? Can you even open the compressor to put them in? If so, what are they called and what part number is it? Thanks again everyone! Attached Images

08-10-2023, 04:10 PM	#2
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,359	First check and make sure you have freon if it's not working. GM uses a horrible design for their high side port which is notorious for leaking; uses a rubber ball valve instead of a schrader valve. GM actually recommends replacing their port every year though most of us went with an aftermarket port that uses a schrader valve. So before you touch the compressor or anything else trying to solve a leak, check this first. It would actually be in your best interest to go ahead and replace the port anyway.