A/C compressor replacement
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From: Monroe NC
A/C compressor replacement
So today, the A/C compressor in my 03 z06 went out. It was blowing refrigerant all over the engine bay, I thought I had blown a head gasket. Anyway, the local dealership quoted me $1800 dollars for a new compressor and associated parts, they even want to replace the belt and tensioner. Should I let them do it? or find another shop.
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From: Taylorsville North Carolina
New compressor: $300
Accum/orifice/etc: $100
Recharge: $75
$1300 for labor seems like a lot for me. I changed mine out myself. There are a couple of good vette shops around that would probably be cheaper and better. I use the ones in Mooresville, but if you ask in the Southeast Region section, there will be someone who might know of a reputable place closer to you.
Good luck with it.
Accum/orifice/etc: $100
Recharge: $75
$1300 for labor seems like a lot for me. I changed mine out myself. There are a couple of good vette shops around that would probably be cheaper and better. I use the ones in Mooresville, but if you ask in the Southeast Region section, there will be someone who might know of a reputable place closer to you.
Good luck with it.
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DIY it's not that hard and saves you about 1k. Unless you have money to burn...
here is the write up on the how to
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-write-up.html
here is the write up on the how to
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-write-up.html
Last edited by Chicago1; Aug 13, 2013 at 10:11 AM.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 138
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From: Monroe NC
DIY it's not that hard and saves you about 1k. Unless you have money to burn...
here is the write up on the how to
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-write-up.html
here is the write up on the how to
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-write-up.html
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,812
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From: Taylorsville North Carolina
If that includes recharging system, then that is a pretty good deal. For an experienced shop, I don't think there is anything special about doing a vette vs doing a Cobalt as long as they have the ac specialist.
Good luck with it.
Good luck with it.
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Instructor
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From: Monroe NC
I think this guy will do okay, he has worked on my truck a/c before, and its ice cold. He owns the shop, actually used to be a GM tech. He seems to think the compressor got too hot. When he put the car in the air, he said the condenser/radiator area was packed full of grass. I live in the country and people throw their grass in the roadway.
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