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A/C bearings going, better to self-replace or pay?

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Old 08-26-2015, 08:50 AM
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A/C bearings going, better to self-replace or pay?

I am not going to just release the gas, so either way it goes I am going to have to take it to a shop for draining, and probably for filling too. That being the case, would I still save much to change the compressor out myself?
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Once you have the drive belt off, it is only 4 easy to get to bolts and 2 hoses and the compressor comes out. I don't know that you will save that much.
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DennisMik is correct. The A/C is probably one of the easiest things to remove that is connected directly to the engine. However, if you are a DIYer, I say go for it.
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