2008 Lexus RX 350 a/c compressor
06-29-18, 06:38 PM
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2008 Lexus RX 350 a/c compressor
Hello, i just had my a/c compressor lock up on me and broke my serpentine belt. I just purchased the vehicle 2 weeks ago. Very first Lexus i have ever owned or toyota for that matter. So far not making a good impression. She sure is pretty though! Sitting in the driveway. Just wondering if any of you guys have changed one out on this particular model. I have a 2008 RX 350 fwd. 130K miles.
p.s. this blows so hard
p.s. this blows so hard
06-30-18, 01:06 AM
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Happened to mine (made in Canada, 2008) with only 80K miles, it spread metal particles into the system, so had to replace:
New compressor, condenser & dryer, discharge pipe (has a muffler on it, so hard to flush), flushed the rest.
Got the DENSO compressor and condenser (includes dryer), and a Four Seasons High pressure refrigerant hose (compressor to condenser) from RockAuto.
Fairly straight forward DIY, you have to remove passenger tire and bottom splash guards, then the condenser and the fan shroud to get clearance to get at the compressor. Careful pulling out the fan shroud, the radiator filler neck is plastic and brittle by now.
There is a video on youtube on replacing the radiator, which gives you all the steps to get the condenser out (you can leave the radiator and pipes in, but this may be an easy time to replace the coolant fluid anyway).
New compressor, condenser & dryer, discharge pipe (has a muffler on it, so hard to flush), flushed the rest.
Got the DENSO compressor and condenser (includes dryer), and a Four Seasons High pressure refrigerant hose (compressor to condenser) from RockAuto.
Fairly straight forward DIY, you have to remove passenger tire and bottom splash guards, then the condenser and the fan shroud to get clearance to get at the compressor. Careful pulling out the fan shroud, the radiator filler neck is plastic and brittle by now.
There is a video on youtube on replacing the radiator, which gives you all the steps to get the condenser out (you can leave the radiator and pipes in, but this may be an easy time to replace the coolant fluid anyway).
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06-30-18, 05:59 AM
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Happened to mine (made in Canada, 2008) with only 80K miles, it spread metal particles into the system, so had to replace:
New compressor, condenser & dryer, discharge pipe (has a muffler on it, so hard to flush), flushed the rest.
Got the DENSO compressor and condenser (includes dryer), and a Four Seasons High pressure refrigerant hose (compressor to condenser) from RockAuto.
Fairly straight forward DIY, you have to remove passenger tire and bottom splash guards, then the condenser and the fan shroud to get clearance to get at the compressor. Careful pulling out the fan shroud, the radiator filler neck is plastic and brittle by now.
There is a video on youtube on replacing the radiator, which gives you all the steps to get the condenser out (you can leave the radiator and pipes in, but this may be an easy time to replace the coolant fluid anyway).
New compressor, condenser & dryer, discharge pipe (has a muffler on it, so hard to flush), flushed the rest.
Got the DENSO compressor and condenser (includes dryer), and a Four Seasons High pressure refrigerant hose (compressor to condenser) from RockAuto.
Fairly straight forward DIY, you have to remove passenger tire and bottom splash guards, then the condenser and the fan shroud to get clearance to get at the compressor. Careful pulling out the fan shroud, the radiator filler neck is plastic and brittle by now.
There is a video on youtube on replacing the radiator, which gives you all the steps to get the condenser out (you can leave the radiator and pipes in, but this may be an easy time to replace the coolant fluid anyway).
Thank you so much mesquite. Is the compressor removed from the top or the bottom of the vehicle?
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