Monday, August 29, 2005 - 02:34 pm, by: Semyon Denenberg(Gq_smooth)
Hello All
I'm fairly new to the site, but a relatively seasoned Soarer owner (had mine now for 5 years and countless modifications). I'm curious if any of you have had to replace the air conditioning compressor in your cars?
A few years ago, mine died and I replaced it with a 2nd hand unit for approximately $400 (I assisted my mechanic in installing it to keep the costs down), this has now gone on the fritz and I'm now looking at doing it properly.
I've been quoted around $1,100 to get a reconditioned one installed with a 12mth warranty (including new fittings, hoses & clamps). Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it a reasonable price? To expensive? To cheap?
Monday, August 29, 2005 - 03:27 pm, by: Roger Costello(Roger)
For a not much more than that you can get a new OEM Toyota unit designed to work with the new refrigerant. Rebuilt compressors can be good value depending on how much is replaced in the reconditioning process. If you can, check out new prices with one of the Toyota parts dealers that offers discounts to members. Be aware by the time the compressor is worn out the evaporator may be shagged from corrosion as well. Worth checking before you re-gass the system. Make sure unless you need it to price the compressor on its own without the clutch which costs a bomb and is probably fine.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 10:00 am, by: Mike Triggs(Mikeandimah)
I put a new compressor on a Commodore a few years back, an R134a one, and it was under $400 from an autolec/ fridgy. Obviously prices have gone up, but $110 sounds a lot, unless the compressor is a lot more sophisticated for a Soarer. Despite it being a "straight fit" i had to modify the bracket to fit it. Did all the work myself except the regas.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 08:31 pm, by: Roger Costello(Roger)
Semyon, The Soarer A/C compressor is a lot more complex than most. They can be rebuilt and should last a while but I would still consider the new part as they are supposed to be redesigned for the newer refrigerants and should last at least 10 years.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 09:23 pm, by: Emanuel Spinola(Manny)
I sourced a late model R134a specific one through Jeff on Yahoo - perfect fit, no more chatter like the 2 prior older non-R134a converted ones, super cold and fitted / gassed for less than half of what you've been quoted.
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