No refrigerant in A/C. Will this damage compressor?

[peter.ling24@gmail.com]

Hi again.

Last post was concerning changing a A/C pipe that was leaking.

Am struggling to get off the leaking pipe without damaging the connecting pipes.

Haven't given up hope, however I will need to use the car daily. If I drive the car with no refrigerant in the A/C system, am I likely to damage the compressor as I believe that the refrigerant lubricants the compressor bearings.

Would appreciate any comments please.

Regards

Peter ling.

 

[fordulike]

Firstly, with no refrigerant in the system, the compressor shouldn't even attempt to switch on as the low pressure switch will prevent it from doing so.

Secondly, turn off the A/C using the switch or control panel, just to doubly make sure the system is shut down.

[peter.ling24@gmail.com]

Thank you David.

Appreciate your reply. Wise words!. Is it still ok to drive the car with the compressor disengaged but with no gas in the system?

Peter

[fordulike]

It'll be fine.

[alan333]

I agree it'll do no harm.

[peter.ling24@gmail.com]

Thanks David, Alan.

I just wish it was easier to replace. I think it's going to have to go to Mr T.

Regards

Peter