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Did I Overheat My A/C Compressor?

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Old May 29, 2021 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JonRedcorn
I mean low refrigerant isn't going to make your lines explode. If the high pressure switch was bypassed I could see that. Maybe you had too much oil in it? No idea what happened really that's a bummer.
Possibly. I did roughly match the new oil amount to the old. Didn't have a more precise method than by eye, so very possible.

Again, I was without most of my tools or even a decent space to work other than a parking lot before I was kicked out of my housing.
Still, good lessons to be learned thanks to all you helpful folks. I appreciate everyone's input.
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Old May 29, 2021 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Ad-HocXJ
Heck that's good to know. I've filled up with the can gauge before, and also used a proper r134 gauge set. Guess I'm glad i charged it with the full manifold.

Would it be likely the shop technician didn't realise this and somehow overcharged the system?
Like the previous poster mentioned, low pressure wouldn't be likely to cause a burst line.
Yes, I know techs that have made that mistake. To your original question, is your compressor toast, I don't think so. If it still turns freely, then it is probably OK. Charge it back up the right way and stay cool
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Old May 30, 2021 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.3L XJ
Yes, I know techs that have made that mistake. To your original question, is your compressor toast, I don't think so. If it still turns freely, then it is probably OK. Charge it back up the right way and stay cool
Alrighty then. Ill replace the drier, oil, and pressure sensor and recarge the system.

Thank you everyone for the help. I will post here if anything goes wrong, otherwise assume it went well.
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