A/C woes
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Racer
Joined: May 2000
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From: Syracuse, NY
A/C woes
My 2016 Z06 with only 3600 miles needs a new compressor due to a leaky crank seal & a new accessory belt tensioner seal also leaking, The dealer wants $2275 to take care of this, Since the car is out of the 3yr warranty the service tech suggested I call Chevy for some relieve. I found over 40 hits on the forum for a leaky compressor that had to be changed: some with only 100 miles. Anybody else with this issue?
Burning Brakes
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First sorry for your bad news....no one looks forward to a car repair. However, you mention only 3600 miles...I am not a mechanic but a crank seal and belt tensioner is more about time and maybe lack of use. Again sorry and I hope you get GM to pay for some of the bill. I do not have the issue 2018 with 10,000 miles.
Burning Brakes
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From: Colorado
My 2016 Z06 with only 3600 miles needs a new compressor due to a leaky crank seal & a new accessory belt tensioner seal also leaking, The dealer wants $2275 to take care of this, Since the car is out of the 3yr warranty the service tech suggested I call Chevy for some relieve.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orlando FL
I could absolutely be wrong, but pulling an engine cradle to get the compressor out just doesn't sound right. Even though I've never pulled a compressor on a C7, I have worked on many auto AC systems. You might want a second opinion from an independent AC repair facility.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2014
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I could absolutely be wrong, but pulling an engine cradle to get the compressor out just doesn't sound right. Even though I've never pulled a compressor on a C7, I have worked on many auto AC systems. You might want a second opinion from an independent AC repair facility.
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I agree the compressor is buried but i dont think the cradle has to be removed completely, just lowered . Disconnect motor mounts support motor, remove cradle bolts , shock bolts and upper a arm bolts . Cradle will lower easily giving you room to get to the compressor .
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This is the main reason for two things
1. Bought the extended bumper to bumper at time of purchase covers me fully for 5yrs 60k miles
2. Car will be sold or traded at 59.5 months in.
Insane. Repairs on newer cars. Out of control.
1. Bought the extended bumper to bumper at time of purchase covers me fully for 5yrs 60k miles
2. Car will be sold or traded at 59.5 months in.
Insane. Repairs on newer cars. Out of control.
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I would give the courtesy repair route a try - worst that can happen is they say no.