A/C Compressor $$ Questions - 2001 300M:
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Looking on E-Bay, there are a bunch or reman & even new A/C compressors for the 3.5L 2001 300M applications. A few questions:
1. I want to put a GOOD compressor on to replace the current one. Are there any really GOOD quality remans, or should I stick with a NEW one? What was OE on these?
2. I called one shop today & they said $200.00 to install a new one & evacuate, recharge, etc. What is a fair price to do this?
3. Should other components be replaced along with just the compressor? The dryer, condenser, etc?
Thanks in advance for any advice or guidelines.
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Re: A/C Compressor $$ Questions - 2001 300M:
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I bought the car about 5 weeks ago from a dealer, & the compressor on it was making noise so they said they would replace it with a good used one as part of the deal. The one they put on is making noise now - still works but making some noise (bad clutch, bearings???). I'm not too familiar with A/C compressors so I'm not sure but I've always heard you replace the unit.
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Re: A/C Compressor $$ Questions - 2001 300M:
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I just replaced the AC compressor on my 01 Ram truck, it was a over $200 for the compressor at Advance and $150 to evac and recharge the system.. It was last minute deal or I would have used Rock Auto.. the AC was working great however the bearing on the clutch was bad and could have came off making the pulley a projectile causing a ton of damage.. Rock Auto has great prices on compressors and there is a discount code as well. 
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Re: A/C Compressor $$ Questions - 2001 300M:
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I was looking at them on E-Bay & there are a bunch of good-looking deals for under $100.00 for rebuilt compressors, & even NEW ones (one was a Denso) for under $200.00. That's why I was wondering what the OE ones were (Densos?), & also wondering who does GOOD rebuilding on a unit. Years ago, I bought a rebuilt PS pump for a '99 Taurus from Auto Zone & the thing was CRAP! I don't want to make a mistake like this on an A/C compressor as it will be expensive to R&R. Some rebuilt stuff is good quality, some is garbage. Some things you don't want to even buy anything but brand new - like water pumps.
Let's hear more info!!! Heck, I'm trying to find a good rebuilder of these around the Detroit area & blanking so far.
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Re: A/C Compressor $$ Questions - 2001 300M:
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Quote:
I bought the car about 5 weeks ago from a dealer, & the compressor on it was making noise so they said they would replace it with a good used one as part of the deal. The one they put on is making noise now - still works but making some noise (bad clutch, bearings???). I'm not too familiar with A/C compressors so I'm not sure but I've always heard you replace the unit.
First of all-why would a dealer replace a compressor with a "good used one"? Thats sounds goofy to me
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Re: A/C Compressor $$ Questions - 2001 300M:
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We always suggested replacing the reciever with a compressor.There is no warranty on any compressors we bought unless you replaced the dryer.Most also want you to flush the system.I agree labor and evac price wasnt bad.Expect to pay a bit more if you replace the dryer depending on how hard it is ti remove.If that price includes freon its a decent price.Rocky
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