Justwondering
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On my way to fixing the Fifth Avenue, I first have to get the Suburban checked.
Mechanic has agreed to check everything, tell me whats wrong, let me fix it and then return it to him so he can double check my work as I learn.
Everything on the Suburban is in good shape... probably needs rear brakes in about 20,000 miles. Only problem is the A/C compressor needs to be replaced.
Told me to remove the belts, take off the compressor, drain the oil, measure the oil, put replacement oil in and put it back on the vehicle. Ditto with the belt, then bring it back to him to draw a vacuum and charge the system.
How do you decide what type of compressor to get (new, used, what brand??). Other than looking at a price tag, I have no idea how to select one.
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I did ask if I needed to replace the drier or the expansion valve. He said no. It still had some coolant in it so he saw no need to replace those items. Just the compressor.
Mechanic has agreed to check everything, tell me whats wrong, let me fix it and then return it to him so he can double check my work as I learn.
Everything on the Suburban is in good shape... probably needs rear brakes in about 20,000 miles. Only problem is the A/C compressor needs to be replaced.
Told me to remove the belts, take off the compressor, drain the oil, measure the oil, put replacement oil in and put it back on the vehicle. Ditto with the belt, then bring it back to him to draw a vacuum and charge the system.
How do you decide what type of compressor to get (new, used, what brand??). Other than looking at a price tag, I have no idea how to select one.
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I did ask if I needed to replace the drier or the expansion valve. He said no. It still had some coolant in it so he saw no need to replace those items. Just the compressor.