My AC hasn't blown cold since buying it and I had it diagnosed by a garage that determined that the AC compressor needs to be replaced. I'm planning to purchase the parts and have them do the work but was wondering if there are any other components to the AC system that might be worth replacing while does this job, considering that it sounds as if the AC system has not been touched since leaving the factory, 220k ago?
When replacing the AC compressor should I replace anything else at the same time?
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My AC hasn't blown cold since buying it and I had it diagnosed by a garage that determined that the AC compressor needs to be replaced. I'm planning to purchase the parts and have them do the work but was wondering if there are any other components to the AC system that might be worth replacing while does this job, considering that it sounds as if the AC system has not been touched since leaving the factory, 220k ago?
If your shop did a vacuum test to assure that there are no leaks, you need only to have them evacuate any moisture and recharge.
If they didn't, then the shop should do the vacuum test to verify that everything is 'tight' and there are no further leaks.
Do a careful inspection of the condenser (behind the front grille), as this is susceptible to damage from road debris.
If they didn't, then the shop should do the vacuum test to verify that everything is 'tight' and there are no further leaks.
Do a careful inspection of the condenser (behind the front grille), as this is susceptible to damage from road debris.
I initially started with trying to recharge myself but when following the steps, the pressure readings were not what they should be which lead me to taking it into a shop. I'm quite comfortable in accepting they tested what they needed to do in order to identify the issue being with the compressor, I just wondered if there are any components that for a few extra bucks I could have them replaced in the event that they could fail not long after too.
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As long as the compressor hasnt blown up and the condensor hasnt been damaged then you won't need any other parts.
I have personally not had good results with an A/C rebuild. The compressor was bad, and it was replaced, along with the filter and some other odd bits. But it didn't last long - suddenly froze again, burned up the belt, which meant my daughter was left to drive to her destination (out of state) and back home w/o the power steering. (Fortunately, the water pump was was on a different belt on that particular car.) I suspect that some metal shreds didn't come out during the flushing process, accumulated in the new pump, and tore it up as well. (I grew up w/o A/C both in the cars my folks had, in my own two first cars, and at home. So now when an older car's A/C quits, I just do without it. Doesn't seem to be worth the cost.)
Thanks all, I think when the time comes i'll plump for this on Rock Auto More Information for FOUR SEASONS 158881
Will also pick up a replacement receiver/drier too.
Will also pick up a replacement receiver/drier too.
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When my mech replaced my A/C compressor it was recommended warranty to replace the drier and cooling radiator as they come as one piece. This was for warranty and lifetime replacement should compressor fail.
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