Can a seized air-conditioner compressor by bypassed on a 97 Plymouth Breeze?

Seth M asked: Today my 97 Plymouth Breeze started smoking. The smoke was coming from the air-conditioner compressor (or the belt). The car was brought to a main-stream auto repair shop, where I was told I would need a new compressor and various other parts totaling $1200 + tax. I asked if [...]

air filter for compressor: intake or outlet?

asked: I want to put a filter on my shop air compressor. Do the ones they commonly sell at the hardware store go on the intake or exhaust of the compressor? Do they filter out any moisture, or just particles?