A/C compressor died-$1,100 to fix?

My compressor died and i'm working on getting quotes to have it fixed. So far the cheapest is $1,100..... they are telling me that I need to replace all kinds of other parts as well.

can someone tell me what parts need to be replaced when the compressor goes bad?

for a few weeks it was making noise - changed all belts but the noise was still there. it finally died last week and was only blowing warm air. when i looked at the compressor, it looks like black rubbery stuff is oozing out from around the pulley.

thanks

 

You have to replace the compressor, drier (also known as the condenser) and see how many lines are dry rotted. When the compressor goes it introduces air into the system and kills the dryer. You should plan on spending around $400 for the compressor and clutch and from $60 to $150 for the dryer. (I just saw one for $770 , don't be shocked) Depends where you ( or they) go to buy. Then they have to be installed,lines vacuumed, oiled and charged. AC work is never cheap.

http://parts.toyotaofdallas.com/aut...ressor-and-lines-scat/?part_number=8847134010

 

Also known as the accumulator. Condenser is another part.

OP, accumulator is required to activate the warranty the compressor after a breakdown, as it's where debris will likely be that you don't want contaminating the system.

The evaporator, expansion valve and condenser should all be at least tested, and all o rings should be replaced on every line that is touched.

$1100 actually isn't a bad price for a knowledgeable shop with warrantied work.

 

That price sounds a little high but not too bad. I paid $925 to fix the wife's AC on her '96 Tacoma. It needed a new compressor, drier, the radiator that is under the dash (I feel stupid for forgetting what it's called), some pressure sensor that was leaking, and misc o-rings/ service valves. Came with a full 2 year warranty and 10 year parts warranty.

 

Evaporator is the word you're looking for.

 

You will need 7 things. a compressor, an accumulator, an expansion valve, flush, oil, freon, and a detailed work order from a certified mechanic on all the procedures done. if you can, find a mechanic who is willing to let you buy the parts . you can save quite a bit there. the AC kit for my 2k 3.4, which is the compressor, accumulator, and expansion valve, only costs 200 on rockauto. all you need from there is flush, oil, freon, and a certified AC mechanic to install it. depending on how goo the mechanic is, you could be looking at 4-600.

 

Be really nice to know just what the real problem is.

In this day I have seen quotes for AC work to do a Compressor replacement when all that was wrong was the clutch.

I would love to know what that black rubbery stuff around the pulley is??

While I am all for saving money if your going to buy your own parts and install them yourself. If you have a real good relationship and do thousands of dollars a year with your mechanic maybe .

If a customer wants us to install there parts we tell them in no uncertain terms nothing is guaranteed !!! Far to many poor quality parts out there

 

burnt clutch. thats all it can be if not a melted belt. unless the wiring fried and melted. but there isn't anything else aside from those 3 things. either way, he needs a new compressor.

 

Same thing happened to my friend's compressor. We just replaced the compressor and dryer/receiver. We didn't bother changing the expansion valve. He asked the mechanic how much oil and what type to add when changing the compressor, then took it in to get vacuumed and freon added. It's been working fine for several years in the Phoenix heat. Total cost for parts and freon service was around $500 I think.

 

So these newer compressors which I have never rebuilt have a clutch that can no longer be removed like the older style compressors .

I have had customers in the past quoted to replace the compressor and related parts when it was just a failed clutch .

Failed bearing in the clutch you need a new compressor !!!

In the rare case I have seen the shaft so scored as to mandate it being replaced but not all that often .

Bearing fails and the belt burns off pretty quick.

So it is really good to know just what the problem is.

Progress is great .

There is the type though when all the radio presets are in use it is time to buy a new truck

 

So what kinda noise was your compressor making?