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AlexNorton74

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I picked up a whole kit with receiver dryer, expansion valves, and orings on Rock Auto for just over $200, same brand as my local Auto Value. I've got a guy who will do the install for me, since I don't have access to any AC tools. I'm curious how much work it is myself, because if I can pay somebody to just evacuate and recharge I'll probably be way ahead, dollar wise.

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Think you can link me the kit you bought? I may go that route and just buy the whole kit and put it in then have a mechanic recharge the system. Thanks
 

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Ha! Yeah, it's seriously the easiest website to find parts on. Just type in the year make model and it'll take you right to the parts for your car. You really don't need an ASE certified parts specialist to do it for you anymore. It's why I sell construction equipment parts now.

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Found a kit with everything I need for right at $200. Should I attempt to install myself and then take it to a mechanic? I'm curious as to how much a mechanic would charge to do the install though. I'm trying to get this finished before the end of the month because of a long trip I have so the quicker the better. Thanks
 

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I had a local shop replace my compressor(with 1 year warranty). They said my condenser had a slow leak, replaced evaporator/dryer and a high pressure line and about 2lbs(they recycled, the other 2lbs) of R-134a and oil, cost $920. They marked up the price of the parts and claimed 5.2 hours labor. If you do it yourself and screw it up, you will pay a lot more!
 
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