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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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Ever since i bought my car last year I never had air conditioning...it was missing the accumulator and lines to connect to the condensor...should i just look for used/new parts and replace everything? how much do you guys think that would cost me(ball park figure)? or....does anyone have a whole air conditioning assembly that works and don't want anymore?
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Id suggest replacing it all by buying someone's working system. Depending on how old it is you could get most of the parts under $200 or 250. Buying all new will cost you at least double that.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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Search the forum classifieds ... U'll find a system for sale
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 08:11 PM
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So many people have ditched their a/c stuff, you are sure to find a full system or the parts you need for cheap.
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Old Apr 4, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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for sure, thanks...i'll be on the lookout on the classifieds and if any of you know of anyone who has a complete system please pm me. thanks!
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Before hooking anything up, I would flush the crap outta those components (condensor and evap). Have they been unplugged or plugged since the AC was removed and how long? I'd be worried about corrosion on the insides of these and they might need to be replaced. Check it out.
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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I'll be sure to do that....i'm still in the process of finding a complete system...so far i've posted in the WTB section and had a few hits but nothing promising
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