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So i was wondering how hard is it to uninstall and install a new A/C compressor, my car currently has a broken a/c compressor that i am bypassing so the weather is getting warmer and i need to change it asap! so if anyone has expierence please let me know all important details also if i am doing it my self how much does a compressor with clutch cost and is there any specs i need to look at specifically?
Dang man, my dad and I did ourselves. A compressor would go for around 500 bucks depending on where you get it. You save butt load of labor doing you self. All you have do is disconnect the main hoses to do that.
Last edited by Leonard 3.8L; 05-07-2009, 06:27 PM.
what about the ones on ebay there going for 140.00 is that right or are they very cheap and will brake ? also what about the clutch for the a/c compressor is there any trick to that? and why do people charge so much for labor if its just unplugging and unbolting?
what about the ones on ebay there going for 140.00 is that right or are they very cheap and will brake ? also what about the clutch for the a/c compressor is there any trick to that? and why do people charge so much for labor if its just unplugging and unbolting?
not really sure, they are probably all the same, but dont quote me on that.
and they are so expensive because people are willing to pay that much, not to mention shops are required to properly discharge the system and refill it, that can be pretty costly right there
not really sure, they are probably all the same, but dont quote me on that.
and they are so expensive because people are willing to pay that much, not to mention shops are required to properly discharge the system and refill it, that can be pretty costly right there
When you replace the compressor you have to evacuate the AC system before charging it. You will probably be required to buy and install a new accumulator too, otherwise your warranty will be void on the compressor. You can evacuate the AC system yourself by using a hand-operated vacuum pump and an old hose from one of those recharge kits. Just cut one end of the hose off so you can hook it to the AC system and the pump. Using the adaptors that come with the vacuum pump, attach the recharge hose to the vacuum pump and start pumping. You won't get the full 29in of vacuum, but you can get up to 25 or so, which is close enough. It will take a while and your hands will get tired. But it's simple to do. I did this on another car when I changed from R12 to R134A. It worked great. The R134A eventually leaked out though because I think I need a new compressor on that car. Just make sure you have a good hose for charging the system. Actually, you could use the hose you cut, you'll just have to splice it back together with a piece of metal tubing and a couple of clamps. It's super easy to evacuate and charge the system yourself.
I think that when I get that new compressor I'm getting the Factory Air brand from Advance Auto. The re-man ones are pretty reasonably priced, and the Factory Air website has a nice writeup on everthing they do... plus they are in the US, so you're not getting that junk from China.
ac compressors are pretty simple. to replace and take out.
although when you take yours out,
i would recommend taking the whole bracket off. then ree- assembling the compressor on the bracket and then reattaching it accordingly to how you removed it =]
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