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scho63 · 03-21-2013, 11:58 AM

I would GREATLY appreciate true and knowledgeable advice, not any random guesses or maybe's.

I blew up my air conditioner compressor and my car was towed this morning. It's a 2002 Hyundai XG350L with 123,966 miles. They are giving me two estimates of $1,250 to get back on the road with no warranty and $1,700 to "do it right" and clean out all the metal shavings and do it the right way.

I had someone tell me to inform them to just disconnect the compressor and put a new belt on knowing I would have no A/C but the car would run.

The auto shop told me it's not possible with my car's setup.

Am I being F**ked up the arse or is that true and they can only complete something more major? The thought of spending $1250-1700 on a 11 yr old car makes me sick.

Any actually advice other than "You are being raped", "Burn your car in an AIDS tree fire", or "You need to shove antifreeze down the throat of the mechanic" is greatly appreciated!

scho63 · 03-21-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DC.chief

Yeah you can't always bypass an ac compressor. It depends on how the belt is routed.

I'm a Service Writer and basically all I do is put together estiamtes and hunt down parts all day long. What all was on the estimate to "do it right"? I could put together a quick est and see if you're getting screwed. Its Probably Compressor, condensor, drier/accumulator, orifice tube/expansion valve, maybe a liquid line then the evac and recharge and of course labor

I appreciate that-let me try and get the written estimate emailed. I see you are in the NoVA area. I'm in Herndon

DC.chief · 03-21-2013, 12:26 PM

Sounds like the compressor clutch locked up and broke the belt which is why you had all the other issues

DC.chief · 03-21-2013, 12:27 PM

I'm in Dale city but the shop I work at is in dumfries off 234

dilligaf · 03-21-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

It also rhymes with "lousy resale value".

True!

**Old Dog** · 03-21-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by scho63

I appreciate that-let me try and get the written estimate emailed. I see you are in the NoVA area. I'm in Herndon

This is where scho63 figures out DC.chiefs works at the place where he took his car....."Oh, crap I forgot to carry a one....it's actually $2,700 to do it right

Frosty · 03-21-2013, 12:29 PM

So, now we get to sit back and wait for the inevitable Battle Royale between Extorter and Jason'sAuto.

scho63 · 03-21-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DC.chief

I'm in Dale city but the shop I work at is in dumfries off 234

I was down there yesterday-Woodbridge and Springfield

**Bugeater** · 03-21-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DC.chief

Sounds like the compressor clutch locked up and broke the belt which is why you had all the other issues

I could see that as far as the electrical failures go, but the electrical smoke pouring out of the dash?

scho63 · 03-21-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

I could see that as far as the electrical failures go, but the electrical smoke pouring out of the dash?

maybe the belt burning if it locked up?

**SAUTO** · 03-21-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosty

So, now we get to sit back and wait for the inevitable Battle Royale between Extorter and Jason'sAuto.

nope i put the doucher on ignore.

i just checked and there isnt a bypass pulley available for that car.

could just be the clutch fried though. ask about just possibly replacing that alone

DC.chief · 03-21-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeater

I could see that as far as the electrical failures go, but the electrical smoke pouring out of the dash?

Yeah the belt snapping wouldn't cause something like that. Possibly multiple things going on there. Perhaps the other estimate has some kind of explanation of that. No belt means no alternator and low voltage which can cause screwy electrical stuff

scho63 · 03-21-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

nope i put the doucher on ignore.

i just checked and there isnt a bypass pulley available for that car.

could just be the clutch fried though. ask about just possibly replacing that alone

would the clutch failure itself cause all the other problems?

DC.chief · 03-21-2013, 12:38 PM

Actually I use to deal with a lot of the shops up around your area scho63, mind if I asked who gave you the estimate? might have some insight

**SAUTO** · 03-21-2013, 12:39 PM

it would take some work but if you removed the ac compressor i think you could figure out a belt that would just run off of the crank, tensioner and the alt.

somewhat trial and error with figuring out the belt length

scho63 · 03-21-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DC.chief

Actually I use to deal with a lot of the shops up around your area scho63, mind if I asked who gave you the estimate? might have some insight

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03-21-2013, 11:58 AM
scho63 Politically Incorrect Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $2771110	Hyundai expert mechanic question I would GREATLY appreciate true and knowledgeable advice, not any random guesses or maybe's. I blew up my air conditioner compressor and my car was towed this morning. It's a 2002 Hyundai XG350L with 123,966 miles. They are giving me two estimates of $1,250 to get back on the road with no warranty and $1,700 to "do it right" and clean out all the metal shavings and do it the right way. I had someone tell me to inform them to just disconnect the compressor and put a new belt on knowing I would have no A/C but the car would run. The auto shop told me it's not possible with my car's setup. Am I being F**ked up the arse or is that true and they can only complete something more major? The thought of spending $1250-1700 on a 11 yr old car makes me sick. Any actually advice other than "You are being raped", "Burn your car in an AIDS tree fire", or "You need to shove antifreeze down the throat of the mechanic" is greatly appreciated!
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03-21-2013, 12:26 PM	#17
DC.chief I'm your huckleberry Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern VA Casino cash: $8015213	Sounds like the compressor clutch locked up and broke the belt which is why you had all the other issues
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03-21-2013, 12:27 PM	#18
DC.chief I'm your huckleberry Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern VA Casino cash: $8015213	I'm in Dale city but the shop I work at is in dumfries off 234
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03-21-2013, 12:29 PM	#21
Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Warshington Casino cash: $5678243	So, now we get to sit back and wait for the inevitable Battle Royale between Extorter and Jason'sAuto.
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03-21-2013, 12:38 PM	#28
DC.chief I'm your huckleberry Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern VA Casino cash: $8015213	Actually I use to deal with a lot of the shops up around your area scho63, mind if I asked who gave you the estimate? might have some insight
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03-21-2013, 12:39 PM	#29
SAUTO Shit Join Date: Jun 2008 Casino cash: $10039067	it would take some work but if you removed the ac compressor i think you could figure out a belt that would just run off of the crank, tensioner and the alt. somewhat trial and error with figuring out the belt length Last edited by SAUTO; 03-21-2013 at 01:17 PM..
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