Replacing a Broken AC Compressor on a Ferrari F430

The AC Compressor in the Ferrari F430 is known to fail fairly frequently. The good news is that it's not very difficult to replace and can be done at home with fairly simple tools. You will need to get an AC gauge kit, along with vacuum pump, scale, and R134a refrigerant. The AC compressor runs from about $200-500 depending where you get it. You can also send out the AC compressor to have it rebuilt. Replacing a failed AC compressor can be done in only a few hours and save you many thousands of dollars VS taking it to a dealership.
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[@garyleibitzke4166]

That was simpler than I thought it would be. The compressor was much more accessible than I thought it would be.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup

[@rj.parker]

Nice job especially using a scale to weigh in the refrigerant. I would have shown the purging of the yellow hose with refrigerant at the manifold. Its an important step to avoid adding a hose worth of air.

[@normalguysupercar]

Next time

[@notnoel8904]

Mo!!!!!! We have a Mo sighting! Hooray! That was easy. Removing the under trays seemed more tedious than the compressor. Glad you didn’t have to do the condenser and/or the dryer. Nicely done.

[@normalguysupercar]

The panel was probably harder. Certainly took more time.

[@SveltoPerformance]

Great video, I learned a few stuff about AC. Glad it was only the compressor.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes indeed

[@speedfreak.v1251]

Well , you forgot to do one of most important things . 😂😂😂 I make a new comment

[@mariodesmo]

Good seeing Moe in the shop again. Nice easy repair on the F430!

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes indeed

[@joetrentmann--N0JVW--4REF1]

Mo! Looks fairly straightforward if u have a lift. Great stuff!

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes indeed

[@k2crasher]

If the AC compressor failed did you clean the system for metal debris? I am in the same process of replacing my AC compressor on my c63. Low miles as as well, just looking for advice. Thanks Dan and great to see Moses is back, been subscribed since the first f430 oil change!

[@normalguysupercar]

The AC clutch failed. Not the compressor itself

[@k2crasher]

@@normalguysupercar would have been an important detail to include in the video for us d.i.y.ers

[@BNR_248]

I did the AC on my R34 GTR recently and i cant beleive how much cheaper an F430 AC compressor is than a R34. The Ferrari also looks much more accessible and easy to do. Even the high and low pressure valves are better positioned. Mine had piping in the way of the Low pressure line... couldn't fit the bulky connector without removing parts of the hotside.

[@normalguysupercar]

It's interesting because sometimes Ferrari really does a good job on the design with respect to maintenance.

[@edwardarredondo8678]

Nice to see the ac compressor job on an f430 is decently easy. I Wished the ac replacement on the V8 audi R8 was that easy to access.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah it's really pretty simple

[@erikdisomma1759]

I was thinking the same thing! The V10 is so much easier.

[@GavinY]

Could probably be the clutch coil only, take the front pulley off, the coil is there and keep as spare

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah we will probably send it out to be rebuilt

[@col_klynkgaming8288]

I always thought the high side was the smaller one. Smaller tube indicating higher pressure?

[@normalguysupercar]

There's a little h and l on the caps

[@ShawnMFnNicholson]

Did you not change the dryer or TXV?

[@Depinor]

Dan, that looked surprisingly easy given how some other jobs are a royal pain. Would you not change the AC dryer at the same time or not needed yet?

[@normalguysupercar]

Not needed

[@ask4george1]

You can pull a vacuum from both sides. Using a micron gauge is better, try to get to at least 500 microns. When charging liquid, always charge to the high side. The low side is only designed to pump vapor. Once the compressor is running, then you can turn the tank up and charge vapor.

[@normalguysupercar]

Ah good to know

[@adult-events]

Good work Dan 🤙🏻

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks 👍

[@briannfs2]

So great to see Moe!

[@normalguysupercar]

He's the best

[@speedfreak.v1251]

Hi Dan , nice video , but you forget a very important piece of doing a/c . You didn't replace the orifice tube . It a small filter in the system , it does avery important job .

[@normalguysupercar]

Ah yeah

[@speedfreak.v1251]

@@normalguysupercar, oh , I forgot . Replace the dryer as well. At the same time , the dissecant will keep the system in balance , ie. The compressor oil clean , and remove water 💧.

[@ManfredEWhite]

Great Maintance video.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks!

[@BluemanDrummer]

Very informative. Love your videos. ❤

[@normalguysupercar]

Glad you like them!

[@oiygfdxssfgg]

Good work Dan

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks 👍

[@abee9360]

Do you know what the amp draw is from the ac compressor , my ac 7.5 amp fuse is blown , is it the compressor coil or something else

[@normalguysupercar]

No idea

[@VanquishMediaDE]

My 2016 Maserati GranTurismo AC compressor died after a rat chewed on the wires and caused it to arc out, thankfully my car did not catch on fire. My factory warranty paid for the AC compressor and the labor at the dealership to replace it. The 360, F430 and 458 use the same AC compressor as the Maserati GranTurismo and Gen 5 QP, it was made by Delphi. Since the warranty paid for it I was not too worried but that would have been about 2,500 dollars after taxes at Maserati of Nashville (Carlock Motors).

[@normalguysupercar]

Sounds about right

[@Charly_Dont_Surf]

Something much needed here in South Florida.

[@normalguysupercar]

And Texas

[@HaroldSmith123]

It’s weird. You say check out your website for pics of this 430 but it’s not listed anywhere?

[@normalguysupercar]

You may need to refresh. It's there

[@laurencel.7980]

Dan, you become quite the mechanic....

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks

[@The_Mace]

Moe! The logo! He rules the shop.

[@normalguysupercar]

Heck yeah

[@vincentdahlenburg9474]

Did the spacer go on the bottom bolt? I did not see you put it in.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes it did

[@vincentdahlenburg9474]

Are there any torque specifications for the pressure connection or the bolts that hold it on?

[@normalguysupercar]

Probably

[@vincentdahlenburg9474]

@@normalguysupercar I doubt it really matters much on something like that. Just curious.

[@jeffreyhavlik3562]

I'm not so sure tank "upside down" is a good idea. Sending that liquid right into the compressors intake could blow out a valve or piston. Professional A/C machines usually have the tank right side up to avoid hydro locking the system.

[@normalguysupercar]

Ok

[@haroldmclean3755]

The Car is even Cooler 👍

[@normalguysupercar]

Lol yup.

[@michaelrobinson5592]

Good job 👍

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks 👍

[@NicholasHerrera-k3i]

Love the 308.

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks

[@admranger]

+5 for Mo in the shop.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup

[@UNLOCKsilo]

How much is an ac compressor on a Ferrari f430?

[@normalguysupercar]

Varies from about $200-700

[@UNLOCKsilo]

@@normalguysupercar not bad I imagined over 1500

[@SomeJuanPlay]

Do you ever get your hands on high mileage 911s?

[@normalguysupercar]

We can but haven't really yet

[@ndpesicgroup]

Love it when it's easy to get to....

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup

[@peterjohnston98]

your hoist cables need to be adjusted they should not hang down when hoist on locks

[@normalguysupercar]

It's fine. The floor is not level

[@hughmann1908]

I’m surprised R134a is still allowed in the US

[@philipparana9225]

It's banned in new vehicles and commercial cooling units, still available to service older units.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yeah only a matter of time right m

[@chevyracing1080]

Can confirm - A/C blows ice cold.

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup

[@RoeVenturesLLC]

12:03 someone gets a good cold air Ferrari 430

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup

[@jimcosgrove292]

OSAH has been contacted - no safety glasses. Just kidding

[@normalguysupercar]

They would not like us

[@dasvader_1]

Port = Schrader Valve😊

[@normalguysupercar]

Not exactly. There's a Schrader valve in the port.

[@erikdisomma1759]

A few things wrong here (I'll save the best for last): 1. The problem may have been the clutch, in which case it is replaceable at a low cost - hopefully you tested that; 2. If it wasn't clutch it likely had a piston failure in which case you have particulate circulating throughout the system, which will kill your new compressor in a short period of time. YOU NEED TO REMOVE AND FLUSH THE LINES PRIOR TO THE NEW COMPRESSOR INSTALL; and 3. who puts a Chinese knockoff compressor on a clean F430???? This is a shame because this part WILL fail for the next owner hands down. This is why I service my Ferrari myself. That way, it's done right, the first time.

[@normalguysupercar]

Cool

[@FrankAllanWright]

😳*you properly removed the old R134A with a recycle/reclaim machine

[@normalguysupercar]

Yes

[@patrickXWAY]

👍

[@normalguysupercar]

Thanks

[@FrankAllanWright]

there are going to be some comments for this repair; good luck.😝

[@normalguysupercar]

That's cool there's always comments

[@MrJbipes]

7:28 Great job BTW. My anal-retentive cleaning bug woulda had me clean that fitting and piping first. Do you have a stand or support that could have helped hold it in place?

[@normalguysupercar]

Probably could have figured something out

[@BluemanDrummer]

Ahhhhhhhhh A/C😂

[@normalguysupercar]

Yup

[@MrIFARI]

What's the clutch wear on that beauty?

[@normalguysupercar]

About 50%