[77newell]

IF you do decide to try the repair versus a new compressor, wrap the area next to the connection with a wet rag to protect the compressor. And yes as Richard says the new compressor will probably come with a new accumulator. If you change compressors you will need to braze two joints, the one on the outlet of the compressor and the one on accumulator inlet. I can't recall how easy it is to get to the one on the compressor outlet, I didn't have to touch that one.

Ain't these things fun.