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emmvette · 07-22-2014

Ok, had no AC. I have never done AC work on a car so have zero knowledge / experience with this. Took it to local dealership, they called back quickly to let me know there are several different leaking connections and valves.....and the compressor leaks. They recommended fixing the easy leaks and leaving the compressor ($1,700+ dealership to install including pulling the plenum). This repair is $500 out the door with R134 charge. My car was previously converted and I can tell based on service records the AC leaking has been a repeating problem - they weren't surprised based on the leaks and believed the old shop didn't do a good job finding the leaks.

I know the dealerships are higher dollar, but I've run out of time to work on my own car this month and I'd like to drive it with the AC. I feel like they are steering me right by recommending they do the simple fixes and see how long it lasts.

Anyway, searching on the forum I see that I can get a complete reman compressor at discountacparts on-line for $400, or a new DENSO for $455.
Is this a job that somebody who knows how to use tools but doesn't have AC experience can do?

Also, when they say the compressor is leaking, does that mean buy a new one, or is there a simple set of O-rings I should be buying? Looking at old receipts, I would guess the compressor is original, or that at least it hasn't been replaced in the last 10 years.

Thoughts? Am I on the right track? Hopefully not being taken advantage of.

07-22-2014	#1
emmvette Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 188	AC Compressor Leaking Ok, had no AC. I have never done AC work on a car so have zero knowledge / experience with this. Took it to local dealership, they called back quickly to let me know there are several different leaking connections and valves.....and the compressor leaks. They recommended fixing the easy leaks and leaving the compressor ($1,700+ dealership to install including pulling the plenum). This repair is $500 out the door with R134 charge. My car was previously converted and I can tell based on service records the AC leaking has been a repeating problem - they weren't surprised based on the leaks and believed the old shop didn't do a good job finding the leaks. I know the dealerships are higher dollar, but I've run out of time to work on my own car this month and I'd like to drive it with the AC. I feel like they are steering me right by recommending they do the simple fixes and see how long it lasts. Anyway, searching on the forum I see that I can get a complete reman compressor at discountacparts on-line for $400, or a new DENSO for $455. Is this a job that somebody who knows how to use tools but doesn't have AC experience can do? Also, when they say the compressor is leaking, does that mean buy a new one, or is there a simple set of O-rings I should be buying? Looking at old receipts, I would guess the compressor is original, or that at least it hasn't been replaced in the last 10 years. Thoughts? Am I on the right track? Hopefully not being taken advantage of.