Title pretty much says it all. The car is a '97 SC300 with traction control. I called my local mechanic today to see if he could give me a labor quote to replace my A/C compressor, drier, etc. He said the labor alone would probably be around $600. I got all the parts I needed re-manufactured for $200 shipped. Does this sound right to you mechanics out there?

Also, any idea what the labor would be (on average) to replace the timing belt/water pump and all that goes with that? Do you guys think it would be cheaper to go ahead and do the timing belt/water pump service while he's in there doing the compressor, or are those two completely different jobs?

Any comments are appreciated.

(Oh, I should also mention I've already collected all new OEM parts for the timing belt service, too, so that cost is not a factor.)

 

I would recommend that you check around with some different shops, including a/c specialty shops. That seems high just for the labor, but I guess it depends on the area. I paid about $250-300 in labor to have mine converted to 134, along with a new compressor and dryer.

Totally different job, but it couldn't hurt to inquire as sometimes people may cut you a deal for doing it at the same time. I would encourage you to look into the DIY threads for replacing the timing belt/water pump and consider changing it yourself. It is really very easy on the 300, I did mine in an afternoon. You will feel much better about it if you do it yourself

 

To replace the A/C compressor you'll have to pull a few things out of the way, it's not hard.

 

Do it yourself. Whats wrong?

It's like you have extra money to blow in the midst of a economic crisis!

 

I hear you guys on the DIY - if I thought I could do it without screwing something up and I had the right tools, I'd probably try. I'm in law school, though, and it's my daily driver which I couldn't do without. The other thing is there are no specialty shops around here at all. I live in a small, rural town where the nearest decent sized city is an hour and a half away. All the mechanics here are mainly domestic only, but this guy I always use is real good with Toyota's. I guess I'm just going to have to call around and get some other quotes.

Thanks for your responses.

 

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1997 Lexus SC 300 L6-3.0L (2JZ-GE)
Vehicle Level Heating and Air Conditioning Compressor HVAC Parts Information
Parts Information
Part OEM Part Price
Compressor HVAC
Compressor 883202412084 $679.79

Labor Skill
Level Mfg.
Warranty Standard
Compressor HVAC
Replace B 0.3 0.5
Does Not Include: Refrigerant Recovery Or Evacuate & Recharge AC System.
NOTE
To R&R Clutch Assembly, Add B 0.2 0.4




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i think he's bull****ting you...

 

.5 to R&R compressor and another .6 or 1.0 to Evac & Recharge... 2.0 tops for the whole job.