The A/C cuts out every so often -- don't' matter if we're on a hill or if the weather is just a little warm.

An auto A/C s[hop said the pressure was good, no leaks, but the clutch wasn't enganging the compressor. He said the clutch alone can't be replaced, gotat do the whole shebang.

He wants $1260 to replace the compressor and clutch, and with a lot of BS, said that includes all the o rings and blah blah.

First, can only the clutch be replaced without the compressor?

Second --- is this price on the high side?

 

You CAN replace just the clutch, just get one for the correct compressor. Don't even need to discharge the system that way. You can likely do it yourself in the driveway.

 

That's what my mobile mechanic did. The A/C now runs perfectly.