1999 Dodge Caravan

>AZ Bronco Guy wrote:
>It is the "kit" that will cost $1000
>including labor. Is this a fair price?
>>
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>>Is it something that a not-so-mechanical-person could do on their own?
>> AZBRONCOGUY

Since your say your shop states there is a leak coming from the
compressor (or did you mean Condenser?), it sounds to me like they might want
to install a reseal kit in it, however I would have to recommend a rebuilt
compressor from a parts store because it will cost about the same price as
installing a seal kit in the old unit with the labor involved.
Although I suspect that there is more to this repair than is being stated
by you or the garage as a Condenser or an evaporator Core are also popular
items to replace on these models. To save time some garages don't always
state every move they are going to make, they state the major problem and say
"We can fix it for about a thousand" -J

>>Is it something that a not-so-mechanical-person could do on their own?
Do you know how to replace the parts mentioned or how to evacuate and
recharge an A/C system?

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Thereby you are saying that the expense could go even higher?

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> >AZ Bronco Guy wrote:
> >It is the "kit" that will cost $1000
>>including labor. Is this a fair price?
>>>
>>[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>>>Is it something that a not-so-mechanical-person could do on their own?
>>> AZBRONCOGUY
>
> Since your say your shop states there is a leak coming from the
> compressor (or did you mean Condenser?), it sounds to me like they might
> want
> to install a reseal kit in it, however I would have to recommend a rebuilt
> compressor from a parts store because it will cost about the same price as
> installing a seal kit in the old unit with the labor involved.
> Although I suspect that there is more to this repair than is being
> stated
> by you or the garage as a Condenser or an evaporator Core are also popular
> items to replace on these models. To save time some garages don't always
> state every move they are going to make, they state the major problem and
> say
> "We can fix it for about a thousand" -J
>
>>>Is it something that a not-so-mechanical-person could do on their own?
> Do you know how to replace the parts mentioned or how to evacuate and
> recharge an A/C system?
>
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>>AZ Bronco Guy wrote:
>Thereby you are saying that the expense could go even higher?
>
There is always that variable, but if this is a garage you know of being
reputable their rough estimate usually covers the repair cost. If the repair
cost is lower you are all the more a happy customer. -J

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Wrench007 via CarKB.com wrote:
> >>AZ Bronco Guy wrote:
> >Thereby you are saying that the expense could go even higher?
> >
> There is always that variable, but if this is a garage you know of being
> reputable their rough estimate usually covers the repair cost. If the repair
> cost is lower you are all the more a happy customer. -J
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FYI: If anyone sees that there is a lack of pressure coming out when
the fan is on high, check first to see if the evaporator is plugged.
This occurrs due to the fact that it is position behind the firewall
under the shroud of the hood. When dirt and leaves collect there, they
break down and collect on the evaporator fins just like your radiator.
The cure: a good degreaser, let it sit for a while and then clean it
out with a pressure washer. May be a little tricky to get at, but it'll
save you further problems and getting dinged at the garage!!

Steve
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I bought 3 cans of refrigerant with a sealer and filled the vehicle up. I
didn't detect any leaks around the compressor but did find that a junction
box mounted to the dashboard was covered with refrigerant. I suppose this is
wear the leak is but I have been running the AC in the van for over a week
now and I have checked the level a few times. It doesn't seem to be leaking
now. Wondering if the sealer worked? What is this "junction box"? Would the
box need to be replaced or just the o-rings replaced in the box? Any
suggestions?

Spence

"steve" wrote in message

>
> Wrench007 via CarKB.com wrote:
>> >>AZ Bronco Guy wrote:
>> >Thereby you are saying that the expense could go even higher?
>> >
>> There is always that variable, but if this is a garage you know of being
>> reputable their rough estimate usually covers the repair cost. If the
>> repair
>> cost is lower you are all the more a happy customer. -J
>>
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>
>
> FYI: If anyone sees that there is a lack of pressure coming out when
> the fan is on high, check first to see if the evaporator is plugged.
> This occurrs due to the fact that it is position behind the firewall
> under the shroud of the hood. When dirt and leaves collect there, they
> break down and collect on the evaporator fins just like your radiator.
> The cure: a good degreaser, let it sit for a while and then clean it
> out with a pressure washer. May be a little tricky to get at, but it'll
> save you further problems and getting dinged at the garage!!
>
> Steve
>
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