Bricksters,
It's a 1985 244GL. The AC compressor and clutch burnt up in October on the highway. I ordered a compressor from the guy on ebay (a9star9a for $149.00) that sells them with the oil. I yanked the old compresor and pulled the hoses. The o-rings looked like hell. Must be from the heat when the clutch siezed on the highway. The belt busted and I lost the power steering on a highway off-ramp.

I also bought a dryer with the pressure switch and I got an expansion valve from the Revolvstore.com in Tucson AZ. I also bought all new drive belts and I have mounted the new compressor already with the hoses detached.

I have a local garage I trust. The owner says he now has the best AC guy he has ever had in his shop. The owner said he could replace the o-rings, dryer, expansion valve, and hook up the hoses with the necessary R-134 parts, replace the drive belts and charge the it all with R-134 for under $250. He has been known to come in way under his estimate. He always gives me the high side, so there is never a suprise.

Have I got this right. I couldn't afford the traditional $1000 AC job on a $1200 car. If I have missed something or gone wrong please let me know.

Thanks in Advance.




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85 - 244 GL - Looking for a 245!

Joe,

Let me know how things worked out. I am about one week behind you with the same project. I esp would like to know how pleased you are with the ebay compressor. Is it a 134a compatable compressor? What type of oil comes with it? How difficult was it to change the compressor? Thanks, you can email me at lhoward@comcast.net

Luke

That really does not sound that bad, you have done quite a bit of the work, but the rest can eat up some time. I've done alot of my own a/c work but there is a lot to be said for a GOOD A/C man, I've run across a couple in my travels but most are mechanics that can't get out of working on air conditioners. I think I'd pay it, if he's that good you won't regret it.
Thats just what I think.
Bret
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rust free in west Texas

Let's see, you have already replaced the compressor, expansion valve, dryer, belts, and O-rings. All they have to do is evacuate and charge? If this is the case $250 sounds a tad high for about an hour of labor and $15 worth of R134.

Just my .02...

Justin B.

Thanks for the advice. But I guess I was not quite clear. I have installed the compressor, but not the rest of the stuff. I'm giving them those items in a box. They are going to have to install the rest.
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85 - 244 GL - Looking for a 245!