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Date:         Fri, 6 Apr 2007 18:23:06 -0400
Reply-To:     Larry Hinshaw <LHinshaw@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Larry Hinshaw <LHinshaw@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Replacing A/C on 89 Westy... Help !
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I wrote earlier this week when my A/C went out, and torn up the belt.  
The compressor is locked up and I am sure that a new one is needed.  When I talked to my mechanic, he quoted $550 for parts and $580 for labor.  Besides the compressor unit he says that the hoses, receiver/drier, and condenser should be replaced.  Is that reasonable?


My son and I are thinking of doing it ourselves.... he is a novice auto tech and we have the Bentley manual.  Can this be done in our driveway or is it best to have a pro do it? 


I would appreciate any opinion....If I decide to do this I'll be back for questions (fair warning :) )


Larry - Charlotte
89 Westy - Gypsy Rose
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