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A/C replacment/rebuild costs?
my AC compressor clutch is bad and I think the system could use either a recharge or a conversion.. fortunately it's looking like it'll be at least another month before new hampshire heats enough to necessitate the repair.. can anyone give me an approximate cost to expect?
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Adam
I went through the same problem a while ago. The clutch was bad, but the system was working fine. This was on one of my 93s. I bought a used compressor from a 1992 (low mileage), drained the oil out of the system, and then recharged it with new coolant. The cost would be for a compressor (aprox $100 or less), a conversion kit if yours is a 92 (so you can use the new coolant) which would be about $35. for the recharge kit and maybe another $25 for the conversion. This is all approximate and would vary on your local costs. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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earl-
thanks for the reply.. i'm not too comfortable disassembling my ac system blindly because from what i understand, it's under pressure.. if you get some time in the next few days/weeks could you do me a favor and write up a step-by-step? or point me to one? thanks lots -adam |
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I have not had an SVX system converted but did have a Ford P/U done and costs should be relatively the same. Not addressing the bad clutch, however. That is separate. You should be able to replace the clutch yourself if it does not cost too much. Otherwise, I agree with the used AC compressor including clutch.
It cost me $225 to convert. System completely flushed, checked, new lube oil, appropriate 134R compatible O'rings, new dryer, vacuum pumped and recharged. The O'rings and dryer are essential. Lee SVXx4 |
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Still haven't converted mine even though I have the kit and the dryer just sitting here. If I have a problem with my current system I'll do the update.
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Adam
I will try to get something written up in the next day or so. I will take a few pics as well.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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