A/C condenser ?

wylie · #1 07-31-2006, 08:37 AM

I just had a call from my mechanic that my A/C condenser is leaking and I'm looking at about $550 to replace it.
Does this sound fair?

BNaylor · #2 07-31-2006, 08:40 AM

Is that in CDN or US dollars?

gprixgtp · #3 07-31-2006, 08:41 AM

If that includes the filter drier then it is a fair price.

wylie · #4 07-31-2006, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bnaylor

Is that in CDN or US dollars?

Hey bnaylor, Ya thats CDN theres not a whole lot of deference lately.
What does the Filter Drier do?

MT-2500 · #5 07-31-2006, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wylie

I just had a call from my mechanic that my A/C condenser is leaking and I'm looking at about $550 to replace it.
Does this sound fair?

Year make and model
I flat lump sum is hard to tell about.
You need to give some details.
Seperate parts and labor and what kind of and what parts?
MT

BNaylor · #6 07-31-2006, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wylie

Hey bnaylor, Ya thats CDN theres not a whole lot of deference lately.
What does the Filter Drier do?

What is the exchange rate now Wylie?

You mean the accumulator?

BTW - He has a '99 GT Vin "K".

wylie · #7 07-31-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MT-2500

Year make and model
I flat lump sum is hard to tell about.
You need to give some details.
Seperate parts and labor and what kind of and what parts?
MT

Ya sorry bout that I should add a sig.
its a 99 GT 200,000k

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Originally Posted by bnaylor

What is the exchange rate now Wylie?

You mean the accumulator?

accumulator - condenser that I don't know but he said he has to pull the rad to fix it.
it was $150 Labour 4 hun in parts.
1 Canadian dollar = 0.881445571 U.S. dollars so your lookin at $468 usd

BNaylor · #8 07-31-2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by wylie

Ya sorry bout that I should add a sig.
its a 99 GT 200,000k

accumulator - condenser that I don't know but he said he has to pull the rad to fix it.
it was $150 Labour 4 hun in parts.
1 Canadian dollar = 0.881445571 U.S. dollars so your lookin at $468 usd

What I meant on the receiver-drier is it is called an accumulator on the Grand Prix.

Is this a GM dealer? Parts is high for just the condensor which is that thing that looks like a small radiator located in front of the radiator.

MT-2500 · #9 07-31-2006, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wylie

Ya sorry bout that I should add a sig.
its a 99 GT 200,000k

accumulator - condenser that I don't know but he said he has to pull the rad to fix it.
it was $150 Labour 4 hun in parts.
1 Canadian dollar = 0.881445571 U.S. dollars so your lookin at $468 usd

The labor is a good fair price and.
If he does good work and is using good parts go for it.
MT

BNaylor · #10 07-31-2006, 09:15 AM

Just to give you an idea on just the condensor (GM/AC Delco).

GMPartsDirect.com
CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $228.81
OUR PRICE: $118.99

But you're in Canada and anything goes.

wylie · #11 07-31-2006, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bnaylor

What I meant on the receiver-drier is it is called an accumulator on the Grand Prix.

Is this a GM dealer? Parts is high for just the condensor which is that thing that looks like a small radiator located in front of the radiator.

Thats everything gas fluids total.
No its mechanic around the corner from me he works on allot the rice burners the guys have here at work they think hes good.
I called the dealer for estimate and after being on hold ten min they said they call me back.
Not that I was going to go there but I was just after a ballpark.

BNaylor · #12 07-31-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wylie

Thats everything gas fluids total.
No its mechanic around the corner from me he works on allot the rice burners the guys have here at work they think hes good.
I called the dealer for estimate and after being on hold ten min they said they call me back.
Not that I was going to go there but I was just after a ballpark.

Grand Prix to a riceburner shop?

What is he charging you just for the condensor? Supplies is self explanatory.

wylie · #13 07-31-2006, 09:21 AM

I think I'm just going to go for it.
Two hours a day in that thing with no air is a killer.
How are you doing down there bnaylor?

BNaylor · #14 07-31-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by wylie

I think I'm just going to go for it.
Two hours a day in that thing with no air is a killer.
How are you doing down there bnaylor?

Here is how I work Wylie. I do business with a lot of general mechanics and speed shops. I would ask for a better price on the condensor if it is that far off the GM List price. Also, make sure it is a GM part if he is going to charge you top dollar. There are aftermarket condensors so make sure you are not getting one of them for the same cost of one at a GM dealer.

We're hanging in there Wylie. Rain for 3 days straight. Finally monsoon season. My grass is getting real green.

Good luck!

BTW - GM Part # 52479857

wylie · #15 07-31-2006, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bnaylor

Here is how I work Wylie. I do business with a lot of general mechanics and speed shops. I would ask for a better price on the condensor if it is that far off the GM List price. Also, make sure it is a GM part if he is going to charge you top dollar. There are aftermarket condensors so make sure you are not getting one of them for the same cost of one at a GM dealer.

We're hanging in there Wylie. Rain for 3 days straight. Finally monsoon season. My grass is getting real green.

Good luck!

We're about to set record heat here today 40 Celsius 104 Fahrenheit
I didn't even think it rained there.
Thought it was all desert.

Thanx for the replies everyone.

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