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99ramdyllan

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so my a/c clutch bearing is pretty bad and i was wondering would it be easier to buy the bearing and replace it or just get a whole new a/c compressor? and if the bearing is the easier and better route how hard of a task is it to replace?
 
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Well I can tell you the compressor is over 300 bucks. Might fine a used one in a salvage yard.

As for the current compressor does it have any internal issues? (Black Death)?

Just want to cover all your bases for you so you don't put a new clutch on and have a bad bearing that pump black death through the system. :crazy:
 
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You can get a reman'd driveworks compressor with the clutch (Part No: DW57553 ) at Advance for $223. If you buy online, you can use the code VISA and it will knock off $50 of the total before tax and give you free UPS ground shipping, making the compressor $173.99 + tax! Then, take your old compressor into any Advance store and they will refund $10 to you for the core charge...making it $163.99 + tax
 
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i ended up just getting the new compressor at autozone (250$)
and actually it was a very simple fix 6 bolts total took about half an hour to do 10 of which were re charging the a/c. but thanks for the fast responses guys its nice to know i can count on you all!
 
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SmokedRam said:
Did you vacuum the AC system after you installed the compressor?
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Yea! Make sure you vacuum it down for at least 15 minutes. This boils the moisture back out of the system...
 
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The AC system is sealed. And with that there can be 0 zero moisture in the system. Moisture cannot exist in a negative vacuum. So you vac the system to rid it of moisture and test for leaks. I say take it to a jiffy lube or somewhere that will do AC service and have them do it.
 
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^^^ Yup...have them totally exacuate the system, then vacuum it and recharge. Might be able to get a pretty good deal this time of year on it too, since most shops are running A/C specials since Summer is right around the corner.
 
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