Need new AC compressor - advice?

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Jan 16, 2004 | 06:22 AM

dave5872

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Need new AC compressor - advice?

The AC compressor for my 98 Civic DX has died. I checked around on the net and it looks like $300-$350 for a new one. Would it be smart to look for a compressor in a junkyard? Maybe if I could find a car that wasn't in any kind of frontal collision I could get a bargain. One would think this should be easy to find. Does anybody have any idea how much one would cost? Are there any additional AC parts I should consider taking as well from the donor car? What other years might be compatible? Thanks in advance.

Jan 16, 2004 | 08:23 AM

flipped cracka

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alot of people on here have taken their AC systems out. look around for people trying to get rid of it all.

Jan 16, 2004 | 09:05 AM

Sasebonian

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Quote:

Originally posted by flipped cracka
alot of people on here have taken their AC systems out. look around for people trying to get rid of it all.

Yes I would recommend that suggestion first. If no luck there, then try the junkyards.

Jan 16, 2004 | 10:46 AM

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Junkyard is your best bet, don't waste your money for a new one.

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Jan 16, 2004 | 10:57 AM

oc_civic

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ive really thought about ditching mine but it gets so hot here....

as stated im sure you can probably find it here.. post a WTB thread in the clasifides...