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AC Compressor, Whats the right way to fix the AC system?

Old 02-03-2009, 08:50 AM
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AC Compressor, Whats the right way to fix the AC system?

My AC compressor bearing is shot, and the AC system leaks assuming the evap core is fault.

I bought a no AC belt to bypass the compressor for now.

I need to know whats the best way to do this the right way? Or If I take it to someone, what do you think the cost will be?

I was thinking:
Replace compressor, drier, evap, have someone vac and refill, what else should I replace?

Thanks
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Replace the heater core while your in the box. It's not too expensive, and will save doing it later. Also check all your lines for cracks.
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i have a spare conpressor, drier and evap. they came outa my truck
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Also, replace the orifice tube its the little inline filter in the system. In my 02 you have to replace the whole liquid line to change it, i think its the same way on your year.
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Originally Posted by jlipskoc
Or If I take it to someone, what do you think the cost will be?

I was thinking:
Replace compressor, drier, evap, have someone vac and refill, what else should I replace?

Thanks
Just for the parts you listed, you're looking at @$500. Add $100 for a heater core(best to replace now while the case is out). Evac and refilling the system will vary, in my area it's @$130. That's over $600 for parts alone. And everything else is being replaced, you'd be ahead replacing the AC lines as well, add @$200. If you farm out the job, I would not be surprised if the bill was $1300-$1500.
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