Add this to the recent glut of AC related questions::How tough is it to replace an AC compressor? I have a reasonable amount of knowledge and do many "bolt off/bolt on" repairs on my own, but AC is not something I know a whole lot about. I have a good assortment of tools and access to pretty much anything I'd need. Is there a step by step guide anywhere or should I just borrow the service manual and give it a shot?

also any resources for good quality remanufactured or more affordable new compressors would be great. just spent a bundle having the evaporator replaced and don't need another 800 dollar job on top of that.