--- Mark Mullins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Karen, > > Estimated? It could get ridiculous, if it is indeed > the AC compressor. The > compressor itself should be under $150. But, since > you have an R12 system, > there's plenty of room for "additional charges". I > suspect that most shops > would recommend that you upgrade to R134. There > could be additional cash > outlay for that for correct parts to do that. R12 > refrigerant is about $25 a > pound, and your system uses 3-4 pounds of it. If > your AC is cold, then you > probably still have most of the refrigerant.... > however, I suspect most shops > would either charge you for the entire quantity, or > charge you for recycling > the stuff you currently have. (a fine line here) If > the AC proves to be the > problem, then take it to someone you know and trust > to do the maintenance. > > M Well, I do have someone I trust, but they ain't cheap! But 15-month/20K warranty on parts and labor. They know the Olds and knew hubby as well. Went looking through 27 years worth of receipts: 8/02, hubby reported the fan belts squealing badly with poor acceleration on hard acceleration. 11/99 at 112K mi., A/C compressor frozen and looks like all was replaced/recharged, including belt. Shows 60.00 (ounces???). Karen __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
