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luke1834 · 06-04-2012, 12:22 PM

Ive searched around and not been able to find much in the way of DIY instructions for replacing the AC Compressor, so I figured a request to bring all the info to one post would be helpful, at least to me!.
I took my '99 to a local Indp. shop complaining of engine "surging" and intermittent stalling at idle. They diagnosed a faulty AC compressor (kicked on/off repeatedly and quickly) and quoted $1100 to replace the compressor and drier. They locked out the compressor and Ive been driving it since January. I want to do the job myself to save $$, as the water pump died about a month ago to the tune of $907.
I have a second vehicle for a few weeks and want to give this a shot while I can. Where does the AC compressor job rank on the "weekend mechanic" scale? Any tips, instructions, pictures or other advice are appreciated.

06-04-2012, 12:22 PM	#1
luke1834 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 20	AC Compressor Replacement Ive searched around and not been able to find much in the way of DIY instructions for replacing the AC Compressor, so I figured a request to bring all the info to one post would be helpful, at least to me!. I took my '99 to a local Indp. shop complaining of engine "surging" and intermittent stalling at idle. They diagnosed a faulty AC compressor (kicked on/off repeatedly and quickly) and quoted $1100 to replace the compressor and drier. They locked out the compressor and Ive been driving it since January. I want to do the job myself to save $$, as the water pump died about a month ago to the tune of $907. I have a second vehicle for a few weeks and want to give this a shot while I can. Where does the AC compressor job rank on the "weekend mechanic" scale? Any tips, instructions, pictures or other advice are appreciated.