Electrical airconditioner compresser

[dom14]

It could be sand that is the problem too. It gets into every nook and cranny.

Yeah, but when mud dries up, it turns into a fine sand like bulldust.

What I would do if I'm you is to replace the compressor with a good quality used one(with warranty) or a new one if you can find a one under $500. Re-gassing should be cheap if you fit the AC compressor yourself with new O rings. O rings only cost few peanuts.
Since you've already lost the refrigerant from the leak, it should not be much of a problem.

Used compressor should be around $100-200.
I reckon you can also try using a one from VL or Skyline and modify the mounting bracket.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AIR-CON-A...sAAOSwal5YFD6k

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Compressor-DKS16H-9260054N00-9034045010-for-Nissan-Patrol-Y60-TD42-TB42-RB30-/152436721755?hash=item237defc85b:gh8AAOSwfVpYq97e&vxp=mtr

[BillsGU]

If you fit it yourself make sure you tell whoever is re gassing it so they know to put the correct amount of oil in it prior to using the vacuum pump.

[threedogs]

Or do what I do. Imagine mud as "devil" and avoid it.
With 15psi tyre pressure, sand is your mate.

Same here hate bog holes with a passion, they have cost me heaps over the years
At this stage Ive been there done that, and know the out come $$$$.
Id be buying a new compressor, even save up,, its getting cooler now so
plenty of time to same, give the whole system a birthday<<<<<lol

[threedogs]

If you fit it yourself make sure you tell whoever is re gassing it so they know to put the correct amount of oil in it prior to using the vacuum pump.

and make sure they weigh how much goes in, some just put it in till cold
not good enough they take a certain weight

[dom14]

and make sure they weigh how much goes in, some just put it in till cold
not good enough they take a certain weight

i just give little bit at a time while running the A/C & measuring the temperature from the air vent.
When the temperature start to drop, then I release the tiny bit of excess gas from the schrader valve.
Since I use R134a compatible HC refrigerant it won't be any trouble(unless I decide to smoke while re-gassing the A/C )