TXCAMSS

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I need an A/C compressor bearing ( or possibly clutch assembly) replaced on my daughters 2002 Camaro. It has a constant whine/roar that sounds like it's got a supercharger on it whether the A/C is on or off. I'm pretty sure it's the bearing, but it's not a job I care to tackle on my back in the driveway.

Can anyone recommend a shop that does good work at a fair price for a job like this. I'd like to stay on the SE side, but I can travel if I don't have to leave the car somewhere all day.

TIA

kickassT/A

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i don't know of anyone who can rebuild the compressor locally, we always just replace it. standard has pretty good prices on ac delco compressors. just about everyone will make you replace the dryer as well or they won't honor the warranty. its not that bad of a job to change it out, and i can refill the system at the house to save you some money that way.

CarsandWomen

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im looking too, gonna replace the compressor, dryer, etc while i install my turbo. need a good AC shop to recover the r134 before i get started

Blazonic

James, are you sure its the compressor and not the idler next to the AC? I had to replace Tams when it was making the same noise, I would pull the ac belt off and it would stop, replace the belt and it would make the noise again. Figured I would mention it since it would be a much cheaper fix.

Bad Chad

iTrader: (94)

X2, James if needed bring it by the shop and I will help you ge it changed out

bigfatls6

iTrader: (34)

yep I changed every pulley and both belt on the vette to find out all it was was the a/c belt tensioner causing the squeal.

CarsandWomen

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^^^i dont think there are any HVAC sponsors to get pissed so im sure its cool

FrankSS

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im gonna need yall in july when i get home from Iraq on leave.... car has a slight leak somewhere. already replaced the compressor and it held for a while, and then one day decided not to work anymore.

TXMaro

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James, you can try Ricky Whittington's shop here in Baytown... (He drives that baby blue t-bird in Super Pro) Ricky's Auto Air.. they're on N. Alexander.

cambirdracing

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^^^I thought it was a T-bird? Unless he got something else without telling me, haha.

TXMaro

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My bad.. lol... Idk what I was thinking.

jmilz28

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AC compressor is one of those items I got done at a dealer (along with alternator and fuel pump) because they have lifetime parts and labor warranty. Money well spent. Do it once, don't worry about it again.

It all boils down to what your time is worth...

THE SHOP

And how much money you like to blow all theses parts have basic lifetime warranties dealerships just charge 4 times as much but hey whatever.

1c62nv

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James, just come to Victoria. you know that place that did your motor swap, they can do it.

BizZzatch350

iTrader: (33)

I got to put the a/c back in my TA, I sourced all new GM parts on my own.