AC compressor

[Boss77]

I was supposed to get started and ac compressor fixed from this mechanic and he told my hubby that it would run us $250. We left car to be fixed and he called and said engine locked or something like that. I let him do the talking and business which I totally regret because that mechanic didn't do anything but the starter. He gave him the serpentine belt when we got there and I didn't hear any of the conversation. I won't go into detail but he removed the belt and changed the starter and left it at that which makes me very angry. So I have the compressor and was going to do it myself but my hubby said the guy was going to fix it but that obviously didn't happen. So I'm stuck trying to figure out what I do from here.? Do I change the compressor out? Please point me in the right direction or ideas what to do? Thank you and I appreciate

 

[XLTrunner]

Changing out the compressor is easy enough to do on these vehicles; especially, if the mechanic left the belt off for you. But, you do understand that if you want your a/c back up and running, there will be more involved by way of replacing the drier/accumulator, orifice tube and preferably the condenser. Then evacuating the system to check for leaks before adding freon.

 

[donalds]

air conditioning compressor

Thought I'd take a few pictures of the AC repair Give your buddy a 12 pack to evacuate your system I'm not a expert by no means Feel free to tell me what I did wrong so I can learn more AC compressor groaning 20+ years old We did replace every o ring with proper ones We replaced the quick...

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I recently did this job on my 99
Look through this thread and it will give you a better idea Of what you're up against

 

[C420sailor]

Just did this job. If the compressor ate itself, the system is likely contaminated and will need flushing at the very least. Many compressor mfgs won’t warranty a compressor unless you also change the condenser, and you must change the accumulator/drier any time you open the system.

At a minimum, you’ll need a compressor, accumulator, orifice tube, seals, PAG oil, refrigerant.

My take? If you plan on keeping the vehicle for a while, do the lines and condenser while you have the system open. Flush the evaporator.

For tools, you’ll need manifolds/gauges, vacuum pump, quick disconnect tools (same as the fuel line ones), a flush gun and compressor.

It’s not a hard job, just kinda tedious.