C5 A/C compressor replacement
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C5 A/C compressor replacement
I have a bad freon leak at the compressor of my 99. Has anyone done a replacment on this compressor and is it very difficult? I know the GM replacement compressor is very expensive, but I have heard that there is a good aftermarket replacement. Can anyone give me any information about in inexpensive replacement comprressor?
Charlie
Charlie
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There have been DIY's posted in the last month or so...
One has to remove the water pump to get clearance.
I bought a brand new AC/Delco in the C5 parts section for under $300.
My brother who is a mechanic advised me that I should either buy new or used... From his experience a working used A/C compressor was less risky than a newly re-manufactured one...
One has to remove the water pump to get clearance.
I bought a brand new AC/Delco in the C5 parts section for under $300.
My brother who is a mechanic advised me that I should either buy new or used... From his experience a working used A/C compressor was less risky than a newly re-manufactured one...
I will let mine slow leak for now...
