A/C compressor bearings serviceable?

[Matt]

The compressors for our XK's are much easier to come by.

I'd do as recommended... replace it yourself and then bring it to the shop to charge up the system.

[Sal-XK]

The compressors for our XK's are much easier to come by.

I'd do as recommended... replace it yourself and then bring it to the shop to charge up the system.

The guy looked around and the cheapest part he could get was $500 and autozone had one for like $300. I couldn't figure out where all the labor hours come from in the quote the compressor is right there to just pull out so I agree just do it your self and save like a $1000 bro.

[Gotterdid]

I found a reman on ebay for 189.00. I think I will do the swap as suggested and get it recharged. I just hope the cheap reman lasts a while. We shall see!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-COMPRESS...sories&vxp=mtr

[Sal-XK]

I found a reman on ebay for 189.00. I think I will do the swap as suggested and get it recharged. I just hope the cheap reman lasts a while. We shall see!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-COMPRESS...sories&vxp=mtr

From what I have read you need to evac the lines before you remove the compressor or it can cause damage. I'm sure Matt or someone can speak up on that for sure.

[Matt]

the lines are pressurized. the best thing to do is swing by the shop that's going to recharge it for you and ask them to evacuate the system first.

[ScorpionCrawler]

I found a reman on ebay for 189.00. I think I will do the swap as suggested and get it recharged. I just hope the cheap reman lasts a while. We shall see!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-COMPRESS...sories&vxp=mtr

The company looks legit, did you read their warranty info? You get a year but they are asking for the drier/accumaltor and orifice tube to be replaced as new along with a system flush. I think the evacuation first is an enviromental issue. In the olden days we bled pressure off the drier, before disconnecting any hoses.
Today I would definately get the evacuation done prior to disassembly.
On the way home do not run the AC or turn on the defroster. The compressor cycles on and off when the defroster is on. There is a low pressure switch that won't allow the clutch to activate with out refrigerant but...... just in case.
Good Luck.

[superacerc]

The company looks legit, did you read their warranty info? You get a year but they are asking for the drier/accumaltor and orifice tube to be replaced as new along with a system flush. I think the evacuation first is an enviromental issue. In the olden days we bled pressure off the drier, before disconnecting any hoses.
Today I would definately get the evacuation done prior to disassembly.
On the way home do not run the AC or turn on the defroster. The compressor cycles on and off when the defroster is on. There is a low pressure switch that won't allow the clutch to activate with out refrigerant but...... just in case.
Good Luck.

Sounds like they want to make sure that the lines are clear of debris and stuff that would cause the Compressor to fail prematurely. Seems legit like you said. That being said to replace all the extra stuff would be more time consuming and a little harder on the pocket book but still not 1100 if you do it youself (but more difficult).

[Matt]

if I was doing the work.... I'd probably replace the dryer as well while I had the system broken down. its really not much more work. Also, fresh o-rings on every line I could get to (most of the AC leaks I've fixed were simple $.60 orings that failed)

[ScorpionCrawler]

if I was doing the work.... I'd probably replace the dryer as well while I had the system broken down. its really not much more work. Also, fresh o-rings on every line I could get to (most of the AC leaks I've fixed were simple $.60 orings that failed)

Good catch on the O rings. A must!!