Replace ac compressor bearings
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Thank you Alloro that exactly what I wanted to say and did not say....smiling. The last time I did a in depth explanation of the problems that might occur it was ignored. Funny what I said could happen with a patch job did occur the compressor gave out. I will not with a respond childish come backs, people here act too professional with their questions and answers. I will not sully the rep of this forum with a tit for tat. This response is to you Alloro. Again thank you
that my charge then caused my current problem and if it did I was forewarned and knowing in the decision I made.
For you to post now in essence chiding me for my decision is uninformed and immature. So you might want to keep that mean spirited "I told you so" holstered- or not if that's your thing. Nobody has to follow anybody's advice on this site and the responders I have come to know before you would simply still give advice on the current problem without researching- "wait, isn't this that guy I told a year ago to...". Who does that? Really man ask yourself that question.
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Not sure what the original posters budget is but a new compressor can be had for $100. Last summer I ended up buying a new compressor from rock auto as well as a new condensor and expansion valve. I called a mobile mechanic to make the fix. Total labor was about $180.
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Since the compressor has basically failed, or, is at least well on its way toward failure, replace the compressor, orfice tube, receiver/dryer, and flush the system thoroughly before putting it back together........
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Thanks very much Widebody and HeyYou. Along with previous info I now have a good idea what needs to be replaced and the importance of flushing. A come to you mechanic is something I hadn't thought of and really helpful advice. I can keep an eye on the work and verify such things as the flush. Also I'll feel much better with that type of mechanic over a large shop. I thought I was looking at thousands but for hundreds there is no way I want to do this myself. I may sound paranoid about bad or dishonest mechanics but know in some urban areas the person needing repairs is basically considered a mark and do my best to not be one.
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Was new last year. I see Rock Auto prices have all gone up. If you search hard enough, most online are in the $200 range but there are a couple that are about $150 for brand new.
I had the compressor, condenser, air dryer, and expansion valve replaced.
Just for reference to the OP, I had a new compressor installed at a shop little over a year prior. I didnt know much about AC then. My AC quit working and I brought to a repair shop and they said I need a new compressor and pressure switches. Was $900 plus dollar repair. Little over a year, AC compressor starts squeeling really loud. I brought back to original shop and they said warranty is only good for year. They had it all day, and said don't know what's wrong, and think the alternator is not putting out enough apps for the compressor and wanted to keep it for more days. I left with my van and researched myself. Youtube videos matched my compressor clutch going out, and I tested my alternator which was fine. I ordered all my own parts and called "wrench" or something like that to make an appointment. I did it all online and it gives you an estimate for the repair type you are looking for. The tech took about 1.25 hours to fix everything.
I had the compressor, condenser, air dryer, and expansion valve replaced.
Just for reference to the OP, I had a new compressor installed at a shop little over a year prior. I didnt know much about AC then. My AC quit working and I brought to a repair shop and they said I need a new compressor and pressure switches. Was $900 plus dollar repair. Little over a year, AC compressor starts squeeling really loud. I brought back to original shop and they said warranty is only good for year. They had it all day, and said don't know what's wrong, and think the alternator is not putting out enough apps for the compressor and wanted to keep it for more days. I left with my van and researched myself. Youtube videos matched my compressor clutch going out, and I tested my alternator which was fine. I ordered all my own parts and called "wrench" or something like that to make an appointment. I did it all online and it gives you an estimate for the repair type you are looking for. The tech took about 1.25 hours to fix everything.
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Was new last year. I see Rock Auto prices have all gone up. If you search hard enough, most online are in the $200 range but there are a couple that are about $150 for brand new.
I had the compressor, condenser, air dryer, and expansion valve replaced.
Just for reference to the OP, I had a new compressor installed at a shop little over a year prior. I didnt know much about AC then. My AC quit working and I brought to a repair shop and they said I need a new compressor and pressure switches. Was $900 plus dollar repair. Little over a year, AC compressor starts squeeling really loud. I brought back to original shop and they said warranty is only good for year. They had it all day, and said don't know what's wrong, and think the alternator is not putting out enough apps for the compressor and wanted to keep it for more days. I left with my van and researched myself. Youtube videos matched my compressor clutch going out, and I tested my alternator which was fine. I ordered all my own parts and called "wrench" or something like that to make an appointment. I did it all online and it gives you an estimate for the repair type you are looking for. The tech took about 1.25 hours to fix everything.
I had the compressor, condenser, air dryer, and expansion valve replaced.
Just for reference to the OP, I had a new compressor installed at a shop little over a year prior. I didnt know much about AC then. My AC quit working and I brought to a repair shop and they said I need a new compressor and pressure switches. Was $900 plus dollar repair. Little over a year, AC compressor starts squeeling really loud. I brought back to original shop and they said warranty is only good for year. They had it all day, and said don't know what's wrong, and think the alternator is not putting out enough apps for the compressor and wanted to keep it for more days. I left with my van and researched myself. Youtube videos matched my compressor clutch going out, and I tested my alternator which was fine. I ordered all my own parts and called "wrench" or something like that to make an appointment. I did it all online and it gives you an estimate for the repair type you are looking for. The tech took about 1.25 hours to fix everything.
So much money is stolen, damage done, time lost and personal harm done by so many mechanics seems there has to be a business opportunity for some kind of repair advocacy. If I were rich a packing brute with an alligator would accompany my ride throughout the repair with a live remote video feed to an over qualified techie assisted with "spot the con" auto repair software.
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