A/C Compressor questions

[EastEnder]

I tried self recharging my a/c the other day, and quickly saw that my compressor is on its way out....it seems like its siezing with freon in it...ie the pulley almost comes to a complete stop and bogs down the whole engine.

What are the pros/ cons of rebuliding the compressor (if possible), buying a used one, or just buying a new one. Where might I get any of these parts. Thanks for any help.

 

[Brick442]

When you recharged the compressor, did you put the proper oil in it?

 

[EastEnder]

No I didnt. Could that do it? Where does the oil go? I bought an A/C recharge kit from napa....they didnt really touch on that...go figure...