Ac compressor

Where to buy good ac compressor for 2010 Toyota tundra ?

 

check with the online parts stores, I just had mine replaced and it is recommended to do the condenser with it. Not a cheap fix

 

Ok cool , how much did you pay to change yours ?

 

All in was 1750.00, condenser is labor intensive, but they recommend changing along with the compressor so you don't have to do it later on and spend more. Quoted from another shop at 2300.00. I didn't want to try and cut corners with just replacing the compressor, figured do it right the first time since A/C is like gold in the summer. hope this helps, good luck

 

If you have the tools, a little incentive and self confidence, you could replace the compressor and condenser yourself for about $350-$400... I'm no mechanic by far, and I did it... It just takes some time and patience. I followed instruction posted on this forum for a 07 tundra AC compressor replacement step by step, pictures, etc... very helpful. YouTube also has some great videos. You'll have to rent a manifold gauge set and a vacuum pump but most auto supply stores will do that for free. You have to pay up front and then you get all your money back when you return them. Took me a day to do the compressor and condenser, just make sure you get the condenser with the desiccant dryer attached to it makes it a lot easier and one less step. You will want to take it to a mechanic if you have one, or a friend that is one, to have the refrigerant discharged properly from the system. Then it is just a matter of removing the compressor and the condenser, reinstalling them with the proper amounts of oil/lubricant replacing the O rings as you go, then run a vacuum on the system to remove any condensation, then do a recharge with the proper refrigerant... all this info can be found online... like I said if I could do it anyone can I'm not a mechanic just trying to save myself $1000.

 

Make sure when you vacuum it down you let the pump run for several hours, you cannot over-do this step and its the most important step in the entire process. Better yet if you know a HVAC guy offer him a few bucks to vacuum and leak check it for you, money well spent. Replace the dryer most warranties require this. Like Gubba10 said Remove and replace.