Reply to Ted G.'s Post: I really don't see your reply as being relevant. I already stated I'm about to install a brand-new unit and that I've removed the old one. The problem with the old one is the clutch bearing. Again, that was not my question or had nothing to do with my question. I want to be very careful that I install the new unit without potentially installing with it contaminants, dirt, incorrect procedure followed (ie. Step 1, Step2, Step 3 in order), etc., etc. A person that has done this before and especially one that's done it many times and again especially in a 1995 Buick LeSabre Custom can probably provide the answer(s) to my question. I've already placed a good faith deposit showing my willingness to pay for helpful and relevant information.

Reply to Ted G.'s Post: In order to get a one year warranty it was recommended that I purchase the accumulator and orifice tube (which I did). I'm having the system charged by an expert (my mechanic) . . . all I'm going to be doing is installing the compressor (hopefully correctly) and putting all the parts removed to do that back, driving my car over to my mechanic and he'll do the rest.
Do you know specifically what torque settings I should be following? The new unit has a cap where the external cooling system pipes connect and is already filled with oil. I'm cautious to proceed (will the oil leak out when I go to make the connection?)! Tips like these are what I'm looking for. Walk me through JUST phycically installing the new compressor.

10:52am EDT, July 4th, 2008 copy of email I sent to you:

Hello Ted,

I'm sorry, but my question to you was still not answered to my satisfaction . . .
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What do you want to do next? I still have some time . . . it's July 4th and we have guests coming for dinner, so I won't be needing this important question answered until I continue this project tomorrow.

The ball's in your court!

Respectfully,

David

Edited by XXXXXX on 7/4/2008 at 10:56 AM