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mechanic quoted 715.00 to fix leakin condensor, can i repair this myself? 200 85

posted by  someone claiming to be will on  Wed May 30 05:42 CST 2001 [RELATED]

i took my wife's car in to get an estimate to fix her a/c. it runs for about 2wks fine and then quits due to no freon in system. mechanic said it would cost 715 dollars to fix the leaking condensor. i have an 82 that had a/c but does not work. could i take the condensor off this car and have a radiator shop check it out or even take my wife's condensor that leaks and have them fix it? i know nothing about a/c repair, the books try to have you take it to a shop. is this a job for a mechanic with special tools to tackle? seven hundred sounds high. thanks will







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    posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

    Will,

    You can fix it yourself. Most shops won't be able to repair the condenser because it is made of aluminum. Just buy a replacement from a wrecking yard (approx. $25). The condenser is right out in front of the radiator and is easy to remove and replace. Make sure to use new O-rings at all the connections. If you do the work yourself you will be into the job for under $35, other than re-charging the system. Also, I would find someone else to do the re-charge, it sounds like the person that gave you that quote is trying to gouge you.

    Roy


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      posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

      Roy is correct about the condensor being easy to replace. I'm waiting for a replacement condensor for my 740, and I'll be taking it to an A/C shop simply to recharge the system. I would add that if you hunt around, you should easily be able to get an aftermarket condensor for under $200 new. I'm getting mine for $174 Canadian.


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        posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

        It takes about 2 hrs at a slow pace to remove and replace the condenser. dont bend or damage the tubing, and remeber the O rings. you will need a shop to replace the charge, consider 134 as an alternitive. auto shops sell the replacement stuff for $40 it'less work than changing the condenser.


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          posted by  someone claiming to be on  Wed Dec 31 18:00 CST 1969 [RELATED]

          In Tennessee, where summertime humidity is normally over 85%, we have another solution: perspiration. Doesn't cost a thing, other than drinking more water. Hell, we didn't turn our home air conditioner on until it hit 85 degrees. If you're conditioned to it, heat/humidity is less inconvenient. We have to be out there to mow & hoe anyway. TB


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