A/C compressor into vacuum pump?

[jaed_43725]

Could I turn my A/C compressor (I deleted it but I have all the parts) into my vacuum pump instead of using that little garbage one that connects to the oil system?

[libbydiesel]

It might work.  My largest concern would be lubrication of the compressor.  Regardless, I can't imagine wanting to go that route.  The stock rotary vacuum pumps are fantastically reliable, comparatively inexpensive, simple and made for the job.  Using a more complex, more expensive, less reliable part to accomplish the same task seems like a downgrade to me. 

[vanbcguy]

Not to mention the problem of driving the oil pump without the vacuum pump in place anyhow...

[jaed_43725]

Not to mention the problem of driving the oil pump without the vacuum pump in place anyhow...

I would leave the vacuum pump in place.

Thanks for the info everyone. Now I know that trying to do it is just not gonna work.