FORD FS-10 (Visteon) Shaft Seal Analysis

The shaft seal from each compressor was removed for detailed examination. Both shaft seals were analyzed by Texas oil Tech Laboratories. The black residue of the untreated seal was removed for a detailed analysis. The black residue was rinsed with methanol to remove any excess PAG lubricant, dried, and analyzed on Fourier Transform Infa-Red Analyzer (FT-). The infa-red absorbance scan revealed the black residue to be consistent with a mixture of TEFLON and hydrocarbons or carbon black (burned oil).

The TEFLON surface of the untreated shaft seal shows considerable deterioration compared to the same surface of the treated seal. This is the primary source of refrigerant leakage and can cause premature failure of the system. The differences in the shaft seal surfaces are notable in this photograph. ICE 32 reduces wear on the seal surface extending the life of the shaft seal materials.

Other Ford FS-10 Tests
* FORD FS-10 (Visteon) Compressor Life Cycle Test
    (3 Yr / 36,000 Mile)
 * FORD FS-10 (Visteon) Calorimeter Test Results
 * FORD FS-10 (Visteon) Shaft Seal Analysis
 * FORD FS-10 (Visteon) Compressor Cylinder Wall
and Piston Ring Comparison