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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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What are some of the problems i'd be having if my a/c compressor was going out?
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 10:42 AM
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If it is I'll sell you my compressor from my 99 Z, it has 35,000 miles on it.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 12:30 PM
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how much do you want for it? what kinda shape is it in?
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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My SS was blowing ice cold air tuesday then wednesday burning hot air, no symptoms for me almost $400 for parts and labor from GM got it back today its always safe to have an extra im thinking about buying one for my Z just in case it ever goes out
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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It works great. I just took it off for weight reduction and don't plan on putting it back on. I have the whole system if you need other parts too? I just called GM and they said $703.60 for a new one. I laughed and hung up on them. $200 shipped? Paypal? I'll ship it first thing monday if you want. Let me know or shoot me an offer.
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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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704 bucks... heres a spoon gm to eat my ***. Im gonna be getting a better look into it this weekend, i have a late night at work tonight then an early morning saturday...

my car is showing signs of some kind of trouble. when i turn the compressor on for the a/c or the defroster...my car idles kinda rough, nothing too bad like i dont stall out or anything but its enough that i can tell. and i get this grinding/shuffling sound.

when taking off the compressor do i have to drain the system? what all is involved in this?

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Old Jun 11, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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One way to tell is to go to an AC refill place have them vacuum you ac system and see if it will hold a vacuum. If not look to see where it is leaking. This is a good place to start to diagnose. My compressor went bad from just sitting on the ground and one of the seals was leaking .
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Be sure it's the compressor that's giving you trouble first, and then I'll sell you it. Don't just go buying parts. Let me know bro.
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