AC Compressor

[Smasal]

So its 110 degrees today and the compressor just went out. GM Service tells me they recommend their OEM for $800 installed. HA Ha Hell no. Yes it has a lifetime warranty but no thank you. Why doesnt the first one have a lifetime warranty?

So now what? He said he recommends a new orifice tube and accumulator in case its come apart in there? Is this right?

On ebay I have found them for $160.00 free shipping and then i would still have to buy the accumulator and the tube.

Much thanks for any and all comments and advice in advance. I really need help guys. I have full custody of my 18month old son and $800 is a big deal.

 

[TnTahoe]

if the orifice tube is trashed I would also look into replacing the condenser as well, I just fixed my ac a few days ago i have an 2003 tho, i replaced compressor, orifice tube, condenser, ac pulley(mine was broke), and the drier. I got orifice tube, compressor, and drier for like $190 on ebay and I got my condenser for $90 from rockauto. Be sure to flush all your lines out and also flush out the evaporator, I bought a quart of flush from advance auto for like $7 but you need an air compressor. Check out autoacforums.com for more help if you need it

 

[Danny_Z56]

When i took my A/C compressor off my Tahoe it was quiet and worked great.However i left the f-in thing sit on my back steps outside for like two months.I think it got rained on a few times.Now when i spin the pulley it makes a rubbing noise... Like i said tho,when i took it off it worked 100%.It may just need to be lubed or something.I did just spay inside the pulley with WD-40 and liquid wrench.

If you want it its yours...just pay for shipping.

If you want it PM me your address and i'll get it out to you ASAP.

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

I've never been accused of being particularly smart, but why in the hell would you take your compressor off, unless it's becoming a dedicated track vehicle?

Mine's still out, and it was nearly 110 today. And my frickin' driver's side window won't roll down! Needless to say, it was a bit warmish riding around.

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

still need to replace mine as well... been out all frickin summer.. there should be a couple threads on here about the ebay compressors and which one has worked better than others.

 

[Smasal]

Danny that is a hell of an offer man but it sounds like it may be shot if its been out there too long. did you buy a bypass?

and any ideas which ebay ones are best? or got a link to a thread?

 

[Smasal]

Found a remanufactured one on ebay for 108$ free shipping. I will let you know how it goes.

 

[AtomicHoe094]

oh boy.. well i wish ya luck!

 

[Danny_Z56]

Danny that is a hell of an offer man but it sounds like it may be shot if its been out there too long. did you buy a bypass?

Yes i got an A/C bypass pulley from autozone.I had to use some of my own bolts though.The ones in the bypass kit were way to thin.

 

[Smasal]

Well boys and girls the remanned ac compressor is in there like swimwear. cold as ice too. the total after all said and done is $370 for the compressor, orifice tube, and accumulator, extraction, vacuum, and recharge, plus install. thats pretty damn good in my book considering they were gonna charge me $800 for just the compressor from GM.