A/C compressor out on 1999 Civic EX
 

Checking prices online, found the compressor for a reasonable price.
What other components that work with the compressor should I also
replace? The Clutch Set?

Any idea on the number of hours labour this should take?

I will buy the parts myself, and go to an auto shop to have it
installed.

Thanks.

Re: A/C compressor out on 1999 Civic EX
 

On Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:36:02 -0500, the phelper
<hoofhah2002@dontspamme.yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>Checking prices online, found the compressor for a reasonable price.
>What other components that work with the compressor should I also
>replace? The Clutch Set?
>
>Any idea on the number of hours labour this should take?
>
>I will buy the parts myself, and go to an auto shop to have it
>installed.
>
>Thanks.


I was told to replace the A/C Clutch, the A/C Coil, and the
compressor. They didn't mention the drier as needing to be replaced,
but I'm told from other knowledgeable folks that I should. What is
the consensus here?

Also, I'm tyring ot find the drier part online, but can't locate it.
Does it go by another name?

Re: A/C compressor out on 1999 Civic EX
 

On Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:36:02 -0500, the phelper
<hoofhah2002@dontspamme.yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>Checking prices online, found the compressor for a reasonable price.
>What other components that work with the compressor should I also
>replace? The Clutch Set?
>
>Any idea on the number of hours labour this should take?
>
>I will buy the parts myself, and go to an auto shop to have it
>installed.
>
>Thanks.


I was told to replace the A/C Clutch, the A/C Coil, and the
compressor. They didn't mention the drier as needing to be replaced,
but I'm told from other knowledgeable folks that I should. What is
the consensus here?

Also, I'm tyring ot find the drier part online, but can't locate it.
Does it go by another name?

Re: A/C compressor out on 1999 Civic EX
 

On Sep 3, 12:40 pm, the phelper <hoofhah2...@dontspamme.yahoo.com>
wrote:
> On Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:36:02 -0500, the phelper
>
> <hoofhah2...@dontspamme.yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >Checking prices online, found the compressor for a reasonable price.
> >What other components that work with the compressor should I also
> >replace? The Clutch Set?
>
> >Any idea on the number of hours labour this should take?
>
> >I will buy the parts myself, and go to an auto shop to have it
> >installed.
>
> >Thanks.
>
> I was told to replace the A/C Clutch, the A/C Coil, and the
> compressor. They didn't mention the drier as needing to be replaced,
> but I'm told from other knowledgeable folks that I should. What is
> the consensus here?
>
> Also, I'm tyring ot find the drier part online, but can't locate it.
> Does it go by another name?

I think you'll find that the dryer is called the "receiver", if I am
not mistaken. Typically replaced when the system is opened for any
length of time. (I know only enough to be dangerous - so please check
it out with others!)

Re: A/C compressor out on 1999 Civic EX
 

On Sep 3, 12:40 pm, the phelper <hoofhah2...@dontspamme.yahoo.com>
wrote:
> On Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:36:02 -0500, the phelper
>
> <hoofhah2...@dontspamme.yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> >Checking prices online, found the compressor for a reasonable price.
> >What other components that work with the compressor should I also
> >replace? The Clutch Set?
>
> >Any idea on the number of hours labour this should take?
>
> >I will buy the parts myself, and go to an auto shop to have it
> >installed.
>
> >Thanks.
>
> I was told to replace the A/C Clutch, the A/C Coil, and the
> compressor. They didn't mention the drier as needing to be replaced,
> but I'm told from other knowledgeable folks that I should. What is
> the consensus here?
>
> Also, I'm tyring ot find the drier part online, but can't locate it.
> Does it go by another name?

I think you'll find that the dryer is called the "receiver", if I am
not mistaken. Typically replaced when the system is opened for any
length of time. (I know only enough to be dangerous - so please check
it out with others!)