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grs · 07-19-2012, 09:28 PM

What do you think it would cost to replace the AC compressor, the dryer, and the orifice tube? And to evac the system, and fill it with R-12? The compressor will be a new Delco, the dryer will be a delphi. Not cheep parts. And a shop will do it. The compressor went bad, and all the other parts should be replaced when the compressor is replaced.

andrewmp6 · 07-19-2012, 10:35 PM

I know r12 is pricey but if your system has no leaks they can recover everything in your system and put it back.Call around see how much you can get the parts for vs what the shop list them as.

Ski-me · 07-20-2012, 01:13 PM

Using R-12 is going to be hard to find and expensive. Due to the age of everything, I went ahead and changed everything out and covert to R134a. Either you replace all or some (and take a chance that the old part contaminates the system).

Here are some of my comments during my original write up:

I found some good prices on AC Delco, A/C parts so I went ahead and bought everything.

AC Delco: ($603 shipped, www.rightnowautoparts.com) FAST shipping too!
New Compressor
New Dryer
New Orifice
New Condenser
New Evaporator Core

Murray:
New rubber hose assembly (This OK as a non-AC Delco part?) Hose says "goodyear" on it.

Re-use: solid, metal tubing attached to the fender. Will clean inside and out prior to installing.

Got it all done and it works great! I took it to the dealer and had it all charged up. I didn't have the conversion fittings and that was $58 but otherwise, they said I did a good job and everything worked out perfect. Used a coupon plus the $58 and the total cost was $200. So, I figure all in all doing it myself, I saved maybe $300-$400.

Total spent on parts - $650
Dealer charge - $200
Total AC system (r134a) - $850

I figure if I had the dealer do it, it would of cost $1200 - $1300 so pretty good!

Everything new and AC Delco stuff so should last a long time!

pontgta · 07-20-2012, 02:31 PM

I would not recommend r12...pricey. R134A is fairly cheap and you can do it yourself. I replaced my mom's s10, and only spent $200 included was New compressor,dryer,orfice tubes and all the o-rings. Of course i do have a vacum pump and 30LB tank of R134A, so no need to hire anyone. I really can't tell the difference between 12 and 134A....Florida is just hot hot hot...

For got to mention that i am about to re do mine... and have priced out all the parts for about $200

07-19-2012, 09:28 PM	#1
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	AC cost to repair. What do you think it would cost to replace the AC compressor, the dryer, and the orifice tube? And to evac the system, and fill it with R-12? The compressor will be a new Delco, the dryer will be a delphi. Not cheep parts. And a shop will do it. The compressor went bad, and all the other parts should be replaced when the compressor is replaced.

07-19-2012, 10:35 PM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: AC cost to repair. I know r12 is pricey but if your system has no leaks they can recover everything in your system and put it back.Call around see how much you can get the parts for vs what the shop list them as.

07-20-2012, 01:13 PM	#3
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: AC cost to repair. Using R-12 is going to be hard to find and expensive. Due to the age of everything, I went ahead and changed everything out and covert to R134a. Either you replace all or some (and take a chance that the old part contaminates the system). Here are some of my comments during my original write up: I found some good prices on AC Delco, A/C parts so I went ahead and bought everything. AC Delco: ($603 shipped, www.rightnowautoparts.com) FAST shipping too! New Compressor New Dryer New Orifice New Condenser New Evaporator Core Murray: New rubber hose assembly (This OK as a non-AC Delco part?) Hose says "goodyear" on it. Re-use: solid, metal tubing attached to the fender. Will clean inside and out prior to installing. Got it all done and it works great! I took it to the dealer and had it all charged up. I didn't have the conversion fittings and that was $58 but otherwise, they said I did a good job and everything worked out perfect. Used a coupon plus the $58 and the total cost was $200. So, I figure all in all doing it myself, I saved maybe $300-$400. Total spent on parts - $650 Dealer charge - $200 Total AC system (r134a) - $850 I figure if I had the dealer do it, it would of cost $1200 - $1300 so pretty good! Everything new and AC Delco stuff so should last a long time!

07-20-2012, 02:31 PM	#4
pontgta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Haines City FL Posts: 461	Re: AC cost to repair. I would not recommend r12...pricey. R134A is fairly cheap and you can do it yourself. I replaced my mom's s10, and only spent $200 included was New compressor,dryer,orfice tubes and all the o-rings. Of course i do have a vacum pump and 30LB tank of R134A, so no need to hire anyone. I really can't tell the difference between 12 and 134A....Florida is just hot hot hot... For got to mention that i am about to re do mine... and have priced out all the parts for about $200



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