$1,200 AC repair?

hardhitter · February 22nd, 2008, 06:38 PM

My A/C recently stopped working so I got it checked out and the shop wants $1200 to repair it. They said that all the hoses are leaking and the compressor is bad. Is this reasonable?

MATT02GT · February 22nd, 2008, 06:43 PM

Just take it out and save the wieght...

But if you must have it, id look around for a used compressor, that should save some $$

lonestarrider · February 22nd, 2008, 06:52 PM

all the hoses?? i don't think that's right. Wait till the summer, it's still cool here in Houston

hardhitter · February 22nd, 2008, 07:00 PM

It's leaking out the hoses around the right fender

JStang14 · February 22nd, 2008, 07:26 PM

i'd say screw it and delete that shit as long as you dont have leather seats

hardhitter · February 22nd, 2008, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by JStang14

i'd say screw it and delete that shit as long as you dont have leather seats

Not only do I have leather seats but I live in Houston and use the a/c constantly

2kGT · February 22nd, 2008, 08:09 PM

I dont care where you live, unless its Barrow, Alaska, if you live in the US, its fuggin hot in the summer time and if its your daily driver, you need AC! Rolling down the window doesnt do sh1t if its 95 out!

JStang14 · February 22nd, 2008, 08:29 PM

yea that would suck, 1200 sounds really high to me though, i'd go somewhere else and have them look at it

TheBusher · February 22nd, 2008, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by 2kGT

I dont care where you live, unless its Barrow, Alaska, if you live in the US, its fuggin hot in the summer time and if its your daily driver, you need AC! Rolling down the window doesnt do sh1t if its 95 out!

I only use my AC when I'm on long highway trips...

2kGT · February 22nd, 2008, 08:42 PM

if smelling like a sweaty mexican is your thing, then hey, whatever dude!

hardhitter · February 22nd, 2008, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by 2kGT

if smelling like a sweaty mexican is your thing, then hey, whatever dude!

haha yeah I'm going to take it somewhere else in the morning to see what they think. How hard are the a/c lines to change out myself?

TheBusher · February 22nd, 2008, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by 2kGT

if smelling like a sweaty mexican is your thing, then hey, whatever dude!

i have no sweat glands...

00silvergt · February 22nd, 2008, 10:55 PM

I personally like to roll with the windows down so I can hear that sweet, sweet American Muscle! No matter how hot it is.

05stanggta · February 22nd, 2008, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by hardhitter

haha yeah I'm going to take it somewhere else in the morning to see what they think. How hard are the a/c lines to change out myself?

i wouldnt recommend doing that unless you had the right equipment to make sure that your a/c system is completely evacuated. If you have a leak, it is possible that some moisture has entered into the system. R134a, the refrigerent used in the a/c system, will create hydrofluoric acid in the presence of moisture. if that has happened, the acid will attack and destroy metals and lubricants. NOTE: Hydrofluoric acid is much stronger than hydrochloric acid

TheBusher · February 22nd, 2008, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by 00silvergt

I personally like to roll with the windows down so I can hear that sweet, sweet American Muscle! No matter how hot it is.

+1 sound>sweat

MustangMatt96GT · February 22nd, 2008, 11:38 PM

i turn my AC on only when my dad is in the car. Otherwise its windows for me.

the real shocker · February 22nd, 2008, 11:48 PM

i live in Mississippi.... you pretty much have to have AC during the months of January and December.... unless you have been around since the Great Depression and grew up not know what AC was

TheBusher · February 23rd, 2008, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

i turn my AC on only when my dad is in the car. Otherwise its windows for me.

Your dad smells that bad huh?

lonestarrider · February 23rd, 2008, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by hardhitter

haha yeah I'm going to take it somewhere else in the morning to see what they think. How hard are the a/c lines to change out myself?

hey, count me in if you are going to disassemble your car, where in houston do you live in?

zers · February 23rd, 2008, 02:26 PM

if you have to have it, another option could be a junk yard trip? Maybe you'll get lucky and find a unit similar enough to pop in there that's still good.

February 22nd, 2008, 06:38 PM	#1
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	$1,200 AC repair? My A/C recently stopped working so I got it checked out and the shop wants $1200 to repair it. They said that all the hoses are leaking and the compressor is bad. Is this reasonable?

February 22nd, 2008, 06:43 PM	#2
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,164 iTrader: 1 reviews	Just take it out and save the wieght... But if you must have it, id look around for a used compressor, that should save some $$ __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

February 22nd, 2008, 06:52 PM	#3
lonestarrider Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 360 iTrader: 0 reviews	all the hoses?? i don't think that's right. Wait till the summer, it's still cool here in Houston __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Mustang GT Steeda cold air intake Bassani off-road x-pipe Magnapacks Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter

February 22nd, 2008, 08:09 PM	#7
2kGT Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 922 iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont care where you live, unless its Barrow, Alaska, if you live in the US, its fuggin hot in the summer time and if its your daily driver, you need AC! Rolling down the window doesnt do sh1t if its 95 out! __________________ Accufab 75mm tb & plenum MRT h-pipe Flowmaster catback FRPP king cobra clutch FRPP aluminum driveshaft FRPP 4.10 gear TA Perfromance girdle Steeda tri-ax shifter Moser 31 spline axles FRPP C Springs

February 22nd, 2008, 08:42 PM	#10
2kGT Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 922 iTrader: 0 reviews	if smelling like a sweaty mexican is your thing, then hey, whatever dude! __________________ Accufab 75mm tb & plenum MRT h-pipe Flowmaster catback FRPP king cobra clutch FRPP aluminum driveshaft FRPP 4.10 gear TA Perfromance girdle Steeda tri-ax shifter Moser 31 spline axles FRPP C Springs

February 22nd, 2008, 07:00 PM	#4
hardhitter MM Fanatic 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,623 iTrader: 1 reviews	It's leaking out the hoses around the right fender

February 22nd, 2008, 07:26 PM	#5
JStang14 Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 589 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'd say screw it and delete that shit as long as you dont have leather seats

February 22nd, 2008, 08:29 PM	#8
JStang14 Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 589 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea that would suck, 1200 sounds really high to me though, i'd go somewhere else and have them look at it

February 22nd, 2008, 10:55 PM	#13
00silvergt Regular 2000 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 428 iTrader: 0 reviews	I personally like to roll with the windows down so I can hear that sweet, sweet American Muscle! No matter how hot it is. __________________ Tuned by Joe at Tricktuners.com

February 22nd, 2008, 11:38 PM	#16
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,690 iTrader: 3 reviews	i turn my AC on only when my dad is in the car. Otherwise its windows for me. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

February 22nd, 2008, 11:48 PM	#17
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,820 iTrader: 1 reviews	i live in Mississippi.... you pretty much have to have AC during the months of January and December.... unless you have been around since the Great Depression and grew up not know what AC was __________________

February 23rd, 2008, 02:26 PM	#20
zers Regular 1965 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 356 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you have to have it, another option could be a junk yard trip? Maybe you'll get lucky and find a unit similar enough to pop in there that's still good. __________________

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