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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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What could cause an AC compressor to blow the casing apart?

About a year ago I had my whole AC system replaced in my 2002 Stratus. A month later, BOOM!, totally destroyed the casing of the compressor. The mechanic figured it was just a bad compressor and replaced the entire system again.
Now, last week Im driving and the same thing happens less than a year later. WTF?
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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Something must be building up the pressure in the compressor. Or not enough oil in the system.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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What exactly do you mean by "whole system"
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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everything in the engine compartment, hoses, condenser, drier, compressor....
 
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