Mike-Halewai »
I’m in the midst of ordering all the parts I will need to re-n-re my A/C evaporator. In another thread, I’ve heard that along with the Evaporator, I will replace the receiver/drier.
If I understand it right I also need PAG oil.
Over at FCPGroton I’ve priced as follows:
1. Evaporator – 128.68 (us)
2. Drier Receiver – $45(us)
FCP doesn’t list PAG oil or any O-Rings etc.
The total cost for the above parts (for me in Canada) are:
$273.42 (Including the exchange and tax at the border, as well as shipping)
I just got off the phone with a really good Volvo dealer in town, and they are quoting an “evaporator-KIT” which includes the receiver/drier as well as all O-rings needed, etc.
The cost for this is $704.48 – Plus they quoted $43.95 for PAG oil and $116 for Volvo’s anti corrosive, deodorizer.
Pretty much $850.
Air Conditioning Overhaul
A long question short, should I worry that I will be losing enough quality in aftermarket parts, that it would warrant spending $400 – $550 extra dollars?
And is there anywhere else that I should check out for good pricing and quality parts? Thanks for any help.
JFO » “I went through the same exercise…had the shop pressure test and confirm there was a leak. They filled it with nitrogen/dye and after a few days I went back to check the pressure…down to less than 10 so definitely a leak. No sign of leaks with the UV in the engine bay and nothing conclusive showing through the resistor hole. I went ahead and did the evaporator. When I got it out, the only sign of a leak was a very small amount of green spotting on the bottom of the evap….no corrosion at all and it looked like new. The car came with a cabin filter. It’s been good now since last summer. Now, I also changed the receiver/ dryer as preventive measure. I assumed the shop checked around the old one for signs of dye also. It was a trained tech who did the test. Could it have been a small leak in the receiver that went undetected? Possibly I guess, but without a conclusive sign, you don’t really know.
So, bottom line…if there is no sign of a leak anywhere else , it’s likely the evaporator. “
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