Post by: Stein on July 12, 2019, 04:52:06 PM
The replacement clutch is $115 from Rock Auto and the whole compressor is $155. So, I'm probably looking at a $115 DIY gamble vs what I would guess is $400 to replace it all at a shop.
Anyone know if it would be worth replacing just the clutch, or should I just get the compressor replaced? If the latter, any recommendations for the Marysville/Arlington area?
Post by: jackelope on July 12, 2019, 04:56:00 PM
@Buckmark
@dewandgin
I believe Buckmark's shop is in Marysville (ish). Not sure of that.
Labor time guide shows 1.6 hours to do the compressor plus evacuate and recharge time which is usually 1.0-1.5 hours. We charge 1.4 hours.
Here, that would be $480.00 in labor alone.
:dunno:
Post by: KFhunter on July 12, 2019, 05:56:22 PM
Post by: Stein on July 12, 2019, 05:58:51 PM
Post by: dewandgin on July 12, 2019, 09:35:26 PM
There is a reason the clutch failed either to much air gap/ which built up to much heat or the compressor froze up and the clutch could not hold anymore and literally fried or ripped it off. If the compressor came apart you need to flush the system and replace the desiccant and the orifice/filter tube. If the compressor did not come apart you could get away with just a evacuate and recharge. We will not put on just a clutch we do complete compressors and if you bring in your own part we will install it but warranty the install only not the part.
Post by: jackelope on July 12, 2019, 10:04:56 PM
hate to bring bad news, but just replacing a compressor/clutch isn't recommended, the junk in the lines will (can) just take out your new compressor.
If a clutch fails, there’s no junk in the lines. If the compressor grenades, you’re correct.
Post by: jackelope on July 12, 2019, 10:06:50 PM
We would be at $450 for labor with book time of 3.0 total for replace and evacuate and recharge with no parts or R134A.
There is a reason the clutch failed either to much air gap/ which built up to much heat or the compressor froze up and the clutch could not hold anymore and literally fried or ripped it off. If the compressor came apart you need to flush the system and replace the desiccant and the orifice/filter tube. If the compressor did not come apart you could get away with just a evacuate and recharge. We will not put on just a clutch we do complete compressors and if you bring in your own part we will install it but warranty the install only not the part.
It’s weird. At a GM dealer we never replaced just the clutch. Chrysler, replaced just clutches all the time. We do on Fords too.
:dunno:
No reoccurring issues. I sold a clutch replacement today.
Post by: dewandgin on July 13, 2019, 01:00:58 PM
We would be at $450 for labor with book time of 3.0 total for replace and evacuate and recharge with no parts or R134A.
There is a reason the clutch failed either to much air gap/ which built up to much heat or the compressor froze up and the clutch could not hold anymore and literally fried or ripped it off. If the compressor came apart you need to flush the system and replace the desiccant and the orifice/filter tube. If the compressor did not come apart you could get away with just a evacuate and recharge. We will not put on just a clutch we do complete compressors and if you bring in your own part we will install it but warranty the install only not the part.
It’s weird. At a GM dealer we never replaced just the clutch. Chrysler, replaced just clutches all the time. We do on Fords too.
:dunno:
No reoccurring issues. I sold a clutch replacement today.
When we do them at the Ford or the Chrysler store we do clutches all the time and set the air gap and usually all good. We have never had good luck doing GM a/c clutches. :dunno:
Post by: baker5150 on July 13, 2019, 04:01:25 PM
Not sure if GM is the same, but I have to imagine it has a low/high pressure switch to protect the compressor
Post by: jackelope on July 13, 2019, 05:59:52 PM
Usually a failed clutch will blow cold for a short time then stop working.
Post by: Stein on July 13, 2019, 08:49:17 PM
Fortunately I replaced the window motors last year.
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