They are. But it's platidip. I use the stocks for winter beaters.Quote:
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They are. But it's platidip. I use the stocks for winter beaters.Quote:
Originally Posted by hdorre
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Took some photos last month. This was my favorite of the bunch.
She's currently at the shop getting her entire AC system redone. Quickest $1.8k I ever spent...
http://i48.tinypic.com/21akb4j.jpg
$1800? Ouch, that sucks. They pulling the dash for the evap core or something? Parts aren't too awful if you shop around.Quote:
Originally Posted by 89HatchbackLxi
I only spent like $250 on a re-manufactured compressor and new drier.
Looks clean tho :)
what is it that usually goes bad on the a/c?Quote:
Originally Posted by n2nsanity
mine blows but it doesn't blow cold
Clutch can go out, compressor can lose compression or seize up, leaky orings, leaking condensor. Worst is if you have a leaking evap core because you have to pull the dash to replace.
You might just need to be topped off. Can get the gauge, filler and a can of 134a for around $30 total.
I may be temporarily disconnecting my A/C to cleanup the engine bay. Would replace o-rings while it's down. Would I need anything other than the $30 kit to get it charged again?
You'd need a new drier, and you'd have to have the system professionally refilled.
Never did find out where the fiji went. I doubt it's still in one piece.Quote:
Originally Posted by n2nsanity
The stupid part is my AC is actually still blowing cold. The terrible noise is the problem.
I guess the compressor's clutch bearings were starting to fail causing a loud whooshing/scraping sound whenever the A/C was turned off and then it started doing that noise with the AC on as well a couple days later. When I brought it in the first time I had started hearing the noise they replaced the AC/Idler pulley, which was going out, but I guess the noise I took it there for didn't happen when I brought it in. Now that it's making the noise consistently, and my mechanic heard it, he told me it's the bearings failing and shooting metal shavings into the system. I guess replacing only the compressor and the drier would leave the metal shavings in the system, so I need a new compressor, condenser, drier, and I think some other parts as well in order to get a warranty on system. I don't think he said anything about the evap core... Anyways, for that price, it better be working good as new when I pick it up in a couple days.
Here's two more pics from the same shoot. I notice now in these pics it still had some water drops on it from being washed shortly before the photos were taken, lol.
http://i47.tinypic.com/33b08s5.jpg
http://i47.tinypic.com/ix4a69.jpg