Should I keep (repair) AC ?

[ROOKIE1]

Rebuilding my engine . Actually my block . Have new head from Sbr . Anyway I have had my Talon since 95 . Ac has not worked since probably 97-98 . Now that I have everything apart , should I remove or keep the ac . If I keep it I do not know how much it will cost to repair . Then again I have not had it for so long who cares . Then again I have two children 7 & 5 years old . Black roof = very hot in summer .

 

[lasertim]

Well what is wrong with it? If it is a simple fix just fix it and recharge.

Being that you have kids and AC is definitely good for them on the hot days.

I dont know, you have been without it for this long already maybe just take it out.

I would start with finding what is wrong with it first and then go from there.

Sorry, I am not much help, kind of undecided.

 

[alex]

Unless you want your kids yelling "Ice Cream Daddy", you'd better get it fixed. It shouldn't cost too much. Most likely you just need it recharged.

 

[ROOKIE1]

If it just a recharge . Should it have zero pressure , as in completely empty .

 

[lasertim]

The refridgerant(sp) in AC systems doesnt ever go bad it just leaks out. If you have zero pressure you have a leak somewhere. If it is just an o-ring in one of the fittings it would be a simple fix but if it is a cracked condenser or faulty compressor it may cost a little more. You will probably have to have it vac tested to make sure it doesnt have a huge leak, then if that is good fill with refridgerant and leak detector(dye) and see how long it lasts. If it stops cooling you will take a infared light and look for where the dye is leaking out. I know at my work we charge $125 for a vac test and recharge, that includes all needed refridgerant and leak detector. Like I said though, if you have a big obvious leak the cost will definitely climb from there.

Sorry for the book, hope this helps.

 

[talonman2000]

I would say to definately keep it! I love my A/C! You don't gain much advantage by not having it.

 

[Snobordin8]

I'd say go for the repair if it's not too expensive, I had a cracked line on my last GSX and it was only like $35 from the dealer, not bad. Having no A/C is rough here in the midwest, I'm sure it was super hot where you are last week too, damn humidity.

 

[jccjr1982]

Both my DSM's A/C's doesn't work. I tried recharging, and used numerous of those so called "sealers". No good. It would blow cold for about a day and thats it. Also the quotes to fix my a/c are ridiculous (~$800 for one and a whooping ~$1100) for the other. One of the shops even told me straight up, "its not really worth it".

I heard a while back that removing the compressor, dryer, and whatever other a/c parts will drop about 50 lbs off a DSM... is that true?

 

[kruci99]

I would say keep the AC if it is not expensive to repair, especially if your kids are overweight .
Otherwise if your kids and you do not mind the summer heat it would save you some money!

 

[1GawdJunkie]

Your AC has not worked in about 7+ yrs. If its inexpensive I say do it and enjoy driving during the hot summer days. If the cost is going to interfere with your rebuild than maybe forget it.

 

[TSIMonsteR]

The humidity is so high here, you can practically see it. You start to sweat the minute you walk outside. My A/C is getting fixed tomorrow no matter what!!

 

[ROOKIE1]

Can I check for leaks with engine out of car ? How ? Test the compressor ?