How do you repair/replace an A/C compressor?

I have a 2001 Honda Civic and and the A/C doesn't work. My mechanic says that I need a new compressor. It would cost me a ton of money that I would rather not spend. I'm pretty handy and wanted to know what it would take to repair or replace the compressor myself. Thanks.

How do you repair/replace an A/C compressor?
It would have to be replaced. There may be machine shops that rebuild them... Not something you could do yourself.





It would be a pain in the butt job. Mechanics have special tools for dealing with refrigerant, purging, filling and lubricating the system, testing for leaks, recycling refrigerant, etc... May require a special tool to change the pulley over on some cars. Could turn out to be something else that your mechanic would have to figure out if he was wrong... Yeah... you'd still be charged for the compressor...





This is one of those jobs where it might just be best to pay the money. Go somewhere with a good warranty that you can count on. Don't go to some small time mechanic who will charge you more if the system starts leaking after awhile and blame something else as the cause... Larger businesses are more likely to absorb costs when necessary to please a customer and protect their reputation.
Reply:Yes it's possible, but it can't be done with simple hand tools. Some of the tools you'll need are snap ring pliers, a bearing press, probably an air impact wrench, a torque wrench, and specialized Honda compressor tools. If you just replace the compressor it's pretty easy, but you will need to vacuum the system and charge with freon (probably R-134). The job isn't all that hard, but the equipment is expensive.
Reply:That repair should be left to a professional, you will need to purge the freon and I'm sure sure you won't have the equipment for that, plus there are a myriad other issues you can run into while attempting this repair

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