A/C condenser repair

liftaddict · Post by **liftaddict** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:51 pm

I am wondering if it would be possible to fix a tiny leak in the a/c comptressor in my '03 GT. I suggesting welding the hole shut. My mechanic said that it wasn't possible to do that and then quoted me $450 for the part and about 3 hours labor. I have already found some condensers online for about $175. Can a A/C condenser with a small leak be fixed? Thanks for any input.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:33 pm

Not really.First, it depends where the leak is. If it's anywhere within the fins, forget it. Getting to it is hard enough, repairing it would be impossible.Even if it's on the outside somewhere, the amount of labor involved in recovering the refrigerant, repairing the leak, recharging the system, etc. would probably come close to the range of just replacing the unit. Third, from my research, it seems that any sort of repair is usually short term and will give out sooner or later.Fourth, if you have a leak now, chances are even if it is repaired, you likely will continue to develop new ones as the car continues to age.It really would be in your best interest to just replace the condenser. And $450 sounds about par for the work, so it doesn't sound like they are asking an unreasonable amount for the job.

liftaddict · Post by **liftaddict** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 3:32 am

What he quoted me was $450 for the part, plus 3 hours labor at around $85 an hour. So we're talkin over $600. I'll get some other quotes. Thanks for your info

liftaddict · Post by **liftaddict** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:56 am

I have a small leak in my AC condenser. The other day I was in Rite-Aid and I noticed this product (can't remember the name) which claimed that when sprayed into the AC system, replenishes the AC coolant, as well as seal any leaks. Before I throw down my $20 for this stuff, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this. Did it work? Any input will be appreciated. Thanks.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:42 am

Do you have ANY A/C right now?? If not, it likely won't help you... once there is a large enough leak, it kills the dryer and the system... If you still have some working A/C you might get away cheap..

ProtonXX · Post by **ProtonXX** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:59 am

http://forums.genvibe.com/zero...47007There are 4 screws. 3 Holding the compressor & 1 holding the Hose. I had terrible luck removing the A/C from the top of the car & had to take it out from the bottom with the help of a lift.Easy DIY project if u got a way to lift the car & get under it. The 2 vacuums I was cheated on was $35 and $60. Both left my lines pressurized.