New old guy from eastern shore of Maryland

Hi gang,
Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Steve from Denton MD. Bought my Tacoma new in 2008 got 88000 miles on it and only had a few problems. The compressor on the A/C just went out the other day and decided to check here for some moral support and maybe some secrets to replacing it. I am having the local dealer price it out for me as I type and really not looking forward to their answer. Just may be my next project. I am very well versed in motorcycle repair and restoration but not so much with my truck, the dealer has done all the work on it from the beginning. I

I'll be looking through the threads to see what I can find.

Thanks for having me.

STEVE

 

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Welcome Steve

 

I'm with you on that. Is there something else I should be looking at first? Maybe a relay? It made a squeal and then it smelled like something burning then I shut it off and when I started it the pulley was turning but the clutch wasn't bringing in the compressor, that's why I think compressor. I would like to be wrong.

 

Thanks, I was afraid you would say that.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

Hi Steve,

We are located 12 minutes away in Greensboro. I live in Denton!

 

Welcome!

 

Where abouts in Denton? I run around town all the time, usually on my Heritage. I have a friend who lives in Greensboro. Funny how small the world is.

 

Live in Mallard Landing housing development and our shop is behind Greensboro Feed and Supply.

 

Just an update, I got that call from the dealer, $1700 if he used a kit with new compressor, expansion valve, receiver dryer, condensor and O ring kit. So I bought the same kit online for $391 and will put it on myself. I have a friend who is A/C trained. Any suggestions before I get under there and start bustin knuckles?

 

I know just where you're at. I'll have to stop in and see you sometime. I live in Asbury, just bought here last year I lived in town since 2010 before that.

 

Update..

I installed the new compressor and condenser, it was quite a job but it went well. My buddy charged it up and it is as it was new. Saved huge amount of money doing it myself and gave me greater confidence for future endeavors. Thanks for your support.

 

Welcome to the TW. I live on the other side of the bay, in Southern Maryland

 

I'm late to the party, but welcome Steve!

I'm about 1.5 hours south of you on the Eastern shore but in VA.

 

Welcome to TW!

 

I got excited he was semi local, then I noticed he hasn't be active since November

 

Maybe we can resurrect him.