I had a shop quote me $100 for evacuating and refilling the system after I made the repair. I also had to do some searching for the part because it's not sold threw the dealer or normal parts chains.
I had a shop quote me $100 for evacuating and refilling the system after I made the repair. I also had to do some searching for the part because it's not sold threw the dealer or normal parts chains.
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This was for my ford 500 the local shop quoted me $1400 and all it needed was a $40 part but they said they couldn't order it but would install it if I got it so they were pretty cool. I found what part it was on a forum they wanted $100 for the evacuation and refill .5hr for the part instal. But only one company made the part I needed that's why I said it will take some digging around to find the parts
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.
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.
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