My A/C compressor needs replacing, as it been leaking slowly since last fall. The shop recommended that the accumulator/drier be replaced at the same time. Just wondering if this is worth it, or are they just trying to get a little extra money out of me?
TIA.
imack,Apr 22 2008, 07:32 PM Wrote:My A/C compressor needs replacing, as it been leaking slowly since last fall. The shop recommended that the accumulator/drier be replaced at the same time. Just wondering if this is worth it, or are they just trying to get a little extra money out of me?[right][snapback]262657[/snapback][/right]
Is the accumulator the place where that special A/C mould grows? If so ... you might want to replace it - how much are they quoting anyway?
The drier is what takes the moisture out of the system. Its more like a filter with a desicant inside. Yes it should be replaced after a leak in the sealed system. Especialy after going a winter with a hole in the system.
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Is the accumulator the place where that special A/C mould grows? If so ... you might want to replace it - how much are they quoting anyway?
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They quoted me $595.00 to replace the compressor and drier. Since I figured you're halfway there when the compressor is off, I also asked about changing the timing belt (I'm at 180k), and they quoted me and additional $270.00. This is all labour, as I already have the parts.
Is this at Ford? I would get another quote for sure.
Nope, not Ford, just the shop near where I work. He does good work, but he's a little pricey.
I'm probably going to take the plunge and do this myself. A buddy of mine has lots of experience with A/C work, so we should be OK.