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Mechanic question V70-XC70

posted by  someone claiming to be fly navy jets on  Sun Jul 25 05:40 CST 2010 [RELATED]

A mechanic is going to replace an AC compressor, front axel boot, and timing belt for 2 grand. includes labor. rip off??

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Mechanic question V70-XC70

posted by  KlausC on  Sun Jul 25 07:44 CST 2010
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Totally. Shop around. A new compressor?? The clutch can be re-shimmed, unless the compressor is making a lot of bearing noise.

Timing belt at a dealer is less than $500 and includes both belts, a tensioner, and some rollers. New axle, not just boot, can be purchased for $150 and is a 1 hour job. Never get just a new boot, it won't last for a year and is more labor intensive to replace.

If I needed a 'new' compressor, I would go to a junk yard and get a used one. The system has to be evacuated and recharged, you also need to replace the accumulator whenever the system is open to air ($45).

Klaus
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