R32 Air con problems

[tom_g]

Let me start out by saying i don't know much about air con so if i say something stupid please correct me.

I've got a problem with the air con in my 90 R32 GTS-t. It keeps blowing one of the air con fuses (the one on the top row 4 from the right). When you turn the air con on the rev drop a bit then the fuse blows.

I've spoken to a couple of people about it and both have told me it's probably the clutch in the compressor. The guy i spoke to today said the only 2 things that draw current are the fan and the clutch. He said to disconnect the fan and see if it still blows. Unfortunitely it does so it looks like its probably the clutch. He said the clutch cant be replaced and that the compressor would need to be replaced.

So, does all this sound right? Do all skylines use the same compressor eg. can i get a compressor off a wrecked R33 or GTR.

How much should I expect to pay for a second hand compressor and how much to have the old one removed and new one fitted (I imagine a regas would be needed also).

I want to get this sorted out as soon as possible as ill be in Queensland for the next few months and its starting to get a bit warm.

Thanks,

Tom.

[predator]

yes, sounds like compressor.. working harder than it needs to, thereby using a lot of current.

2nd hand compressor anywhere from $200 to $500.. I think there are several different types of compressors that came even for same model, so you'll have to do a search.

Fitting who knows, but you could give it a try and then just get them to gas it.