Originally Posted by budhayes3

That is correct, if there was a clog, the low side would show a low reading on the gauge while the high side would be high.

So we have a high high side reading, and a normal low side reading...I'm racking my brain to try and remember if I've seen that before and nothing is coming to mind. I'll bet that it's something simple...

Did you unbolt the radiator and check for debris between the rad and condenser, just for poops and giggles? Only takes a few minutes and will rule out one possible problem....

You don't need the "whole system" replaced...that's what someone does who doesn't know how to properly diagnose the problem and wants to just rule absolutely everything out. I dunno, maybe he's thinking that the compressor took a dump and the system is full of shrapnel, but if that were the case, the high side should be low, and your ac wouldn't be blowing cold air...

Originally Posted by mike058

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These compressors use a swash plate to vary the displacement depending on RPM....

Originally Posted by mike058

NOT NECESSARILY SO...... I replaced the compressor on my wifes Z 24 last summer. It was cooling fine....right up to the point it locked up!
These compressors use a swash plate to vary the displacement depending on RPM. when this speed sensing fails, you get some odd characteristics leading up compressor failure. I wonder does the comressor make any unusual noise, or is the normal sounds louder than before?
I try to follow the KISS principal (keep it simple stupid) but sometimes with all the technology on modern machinery, it does get complicated.