AC compressor took a dump

[cj5orion]

do ya REALLY have to replace,flush,vacuum the other components at a AC shop

$$$$ involved $900 to $1200

opinions / advice

 

[leadrofthepak]

Although I have never done it myself, technically you can do all the work yourself if you have the proper tools. I believe the most dangerous part is opening the system and releasing the refrigerant. Legally we are not allowed to release that stuff into the atmosphere. If you happen to know an HVAC guy, they can purge the system the right way. Putting the components on, sealing, and charging the system is fairly easy and straight forward.

 

[Merc225hp]

Shop around thats too much! When I had A/C I had it recharged once cost me $200 for just what you listed. NO parts where needed when this work was done at a shop. Unless you have the right equipment take it to a shop. If you don't want or need A/C get a bypass pulley and gain a little mpg lol.

 

[leadrofthepak]

You can bypass the AC with a different belt, you don't need a bypass pulley. I have it bypassed on mine like that. My compressor locked up about 4 years ago, it is still sitting there, I just got a non-AC belt for it.

 

[cj5orion]

Although I have never done it myself, technically you can do all the work yourself if you have the proper tools. I believe the most dangerous part is opening the system and releasing the refrigerant. Legally we are not allowed to release that stuff into the atmosphere. If you happen to know an HVAC guy, they can purge the system the right way. Putting the components on, sealing, and charging the system is fairly easy and straight forward.

OK,so I got good working compressor from the junkyard,$100 bucks.

I understand that when you disconnect the old compressor...
you dont lose that much freon,just a lil thats in the line ?
you guys know about this ?

 

[leadrofthepak]

I am not sure, sorry.

 

[dodge dude94]

Since the system is pressurized, I do believe you end up losing everything in the system. Besides, the system needs to be flushed anyway, so if you can swing it, take it to the shop and have them install it.

 

[WarrenRam]

Since the system is pressurized, I do believe you end up losing everything in the system. Besides, the system needs to be flushed anyway, so if you can swing it, take it to the shop and have them install it.

And once you open the system you're letting air and moisture in which is apparently a killer, I'm told. The dryer should be replaced at the very least. I'm a decent DIY guy and have been successful in most of my auto repair endeavors, but when I figured I could do the AC thing myself pretty easily, I found out that it's best to leave that to the pros. Long story short, I ended up with AC delete and a bypassed compressor. I was quoted about the same price for mine several years ago as well, so I decided I'd do without.

 

[dodge dude94]

And once you open the system you're letting air and moisture in which is apparently a killer, I'm told. The dryer should be replaced at the very least. I'm a decent DIY guy and have been successful in most of my auto repair endeavors, but when I figured I could do the AC thing myself pretty easily, I found out that it's best to leave that to the pros. Long story short, I ended up with AC delete and a bypassed compressor. I was quoted about the same price for mine several years ago as well, so I decided I'd do without.

Yep, air too. The dryer is the only thing that needs to be replaced if I'm remembering correctly, but yeah, it's expensive.

I have a truck with a/c, and one without....and I know which one I'd rather drive to a job interview or date.....IN AUGUST.

 

[WarrenRam]

I have a truck with a/c, and one without....and I know which one I'd rather drive to a job interview or date.....IN AUGUST.

Note, I no longer have that vehicle...

 

[dodge dude94]

Note, I no longer have that vehicle...

Indeed. I dunno what I'd do if my a/c went out.

 

[WarrenRam]

Indeed. I dunno what I'd do if my a/c went out.

I actually made it 3 years without it. No doubt it was brutal in the summer when we'd get 102 degrees with 90% humidity, but heck. I figure the pioneers of yesteryear dealt with worse.

 

[dodge dude94]

I actually made it 3 years without it. No doubt it was brutal in the summer when we'd get 102 degrees with 90% humidity, but heck. I figure the pioneers of yesteryear dealt with worse.

It's the traffic that will kill you.

 

[cj5orion]

good info on replacing the dryer as well !

I'm goin to baja soon....gotta have AC !

found a guy that does side jobs,,at a shop,so he can do the freon too.
100-150 for the compressor swap

 

[tommyboi87]

I had my system vacuumed and recharged for 60 bucks.

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