A/C compressor replacement
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A/C compressor replacement
My dealership tells me that the compressor is shot. They want $1,100+ for a reman unit. Does anyone have a recommendation for a better alternative? I searched and saw some negative comments about Murray brand. Any other thoughts or brands?
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Are you sure it is shot and not just engaging properly? What is it doing, or not doing?
I just performed the steps in the video last weekend and it fixed my seemingly failing compressor. I did not have to remove any shims, just cleaned everything really well with brake cleaner and tightened it back down.
I just performed the steps in the video last weekend and it fixed my seemingly failing compressor. I did not have to remove any shims, just cleaned everything really well with brake cleaner and tightened it back down.
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If the compressor is shot chances are it filled the condensed and accumulator/dryer with trash. $1100 sounds about right for replacing everything, if they are just doing the compressor that's a bit steep. I bought all my stuff from Ed (parts guy Ed from back in the day) and IIRC the compressor was only about $200.
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It does nothing. Dealership told me it was leaking. I talked with the guy at ackits.com at length. I just don't know if I can get it flushed sufficiently to do the job myself, especially knowing it has rear air. I may get a second opinion from an indy shop.
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