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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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my a/c compressor and clutch gave out a few weeks ago where can i pick one up afford ably... my mechanic said it would be around 800

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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 12:35 AM
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ebay would probably the cheapest

but I would go with a local autoparts place even if I had to pay a reasonable amount more
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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I was on e-bay last night checking out compressors, Average was $130-$150 for a reconditioned unit (aftermarket), and $300 reconditioned GM/ACDelco unit.

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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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I bought a NEW unit from Advance Auto and the damn thing will run you out of the car it gets so cold and I am in NC where it has been 100+ degrees here. It takes about 5 minutes to really get cool. The new unit was around 300 with a two year warranty.

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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 01:32 AM
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People chuck the A/C all the time. Check the classified on here.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 06:19 AM
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$800... wow! I think I sold my entire A/C system for about $100 on eBay.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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thanks i think im going to pick one up at advance auto sounds like the best deal
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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I got a compressor from autozone and the clutch broke 1 week later.
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ive got a good compressor and clutch that will be for sale soon...
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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^ im kinda lookin for new but thats always a option
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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50 bucks ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/A-C-C...em320144862445
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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i dont know where your at but theres a company close to me in mesquite tx called Air PRO and they make badass **** that last it usaully in improved design and theres another company called Sanden and ABC carries those both are good
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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I just picked one up from a member on here $30 shipped, I was dumb when my Mech told me $800 then i got a bypass pulley & he charged me $200 to install it when the install is very easy, Now got what i need for less then $50. What a waste
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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how hard is it to replace the a/c clutch?
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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^i was goin to ask that(clutch and compressor). and i was going to ask what is the best brand to use to recharge.
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 03:13 AM
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Do you know for sure if the compressor is bad? To make sure straight wire the ac relay(pins b1 to b4) and see if the clutch kicks in.
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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gyea i no its bad or at at least thats what my mechanic said... i already had the a/c fixed once by him this year last time the strainer valve was stuck open)
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