Help!!! Maintenance advice needed!!!
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1999 E55 AMG
Help!!! Maintenance advice needed!!!
Hey all,
I have a 99 E55 with 66k miles
As I expressed on another thread a few days ago, my AC is not blowing cold air (sticky EC light) and after taking it to several mechanics, I found a reputable mechanic that told me I needed a recharge and that he would put dye in the refrigerant to check for leaks if the AC stops working again.
I paid $150 for a recharge only to find out the seal on my AC compressor is leaking. The shop told me when theres a leak, it's easier/cheaper to replace the whole compressor rather than fixing the existing one. I told them to check out the car and see if there were any other problems they thought needed fixing. So heres what was recommended, and I was hoping to get some help from you guys to determine whats really necessary and if these are fair and reasonable prices.
All the following include parts and labor:
AC Compressor(brand new)-$840
Replace shifter bushings-$157
Replace Transmission mount- $149
Replace Rear Carrier Joints- $546
Reseal oil filter pressure port/timing case cover gasket expansion cover-$176
Do you guys think these are fair prices? What other problems have you guys had with the car that I can expect in the future?
Thanks in advanced SO MUCH for the help!!! =]
I have a 99 E55 with 66k miles
As I expressed on another thread a few days ago, my AC is not blowing cold air (sticky EC light) and after taking it to several mechanics, I found a reputable mechanic that told me I needed a recharge and that he would put dye in the refrigerant to check for leaks if the AC stops working again.
I paid $150 for a recharge only to find out the seal on my AC compressor is leaking. The shop told me when theres a leak, it's easier/cheaper to replace the whole compressor rather than fixing the existing one. I told them to check out the car and see if there were any other problems they thought needed fixing. So heres what was recommended, and I was hoping to get some help from you guys to determine whats really necessary and if these are fair and reasonable prices.
All the following include parts and labor:
AC Compressor(brand new)-$840
Replace shifter bushings-$157
Replace Transmission mount- $149
Replace Rear Carrier Joints- $546
Reseal oil filter pressure port/timing case cover gasket expansion cover-$176
Do you guys think these are fair prices? What other problems have you guys had with the car that I can expect in the future?
Thanks in advanced SO MUCH for the help!!! =]
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I think the leak from the A/C compressor comes by an overpressure discharge valve (common leak in this comp) we replace here just the valve and seals with a new one by 130$ including labor
Maybe your shop can do the same to save u some $$$ but some shops dont do that, just replace whole ac comp
Fabio Daniel
Maybe your shop can do the same to save u some $$$ but some shops dont do that, just replace whole ac comp
Fabio Daniel
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From: Bostonian Ma
2012 CLS63 AMG
Prices seems fair but I can't comment on the Replace Rear Carrier Joints- $546
Never had to get that done before also if push comes to shove ping Ohlord (w210 Guru) hey may have a used AC Compressor for sale no point on buying a new one, waste of money if you ask me. They usually last a long time. I bought a used transmission shifter from him and worked like new saved me a ton of cash and I did the job myself. Stay away from the cup holder
GL!
Never had to get that done before also if push comes to shove ping Ohlord (w210 Guru) hey may have a used AC Compressor for sale no point on buying a new one, waste of money if you ask me. They usually last a long time. I bought a used transmission shifter from him and worked like new saved me a ton of cash and I did the job myself. Stay away from the cup holder
GL!
Hey all,
I have a 99 E55 with 66k miles
As I expressed on another thread a few days ago, my AC is not blowing cold air (sticky EC light) and after taking it to several mechanics, I found a reputable mechanic that told me I needed a recharge and that he would put dye in the refrigerant to check for leaks if the AC stops working again.
I paid $150 for a recharge only to find out the seal on my AC compressor is leaking. The shop told me when theres a leak, it's easier/cheaper to replace the whole compressor rather than fixing the existing one. I told them to check out the car and see if there were any other problems they thought needed fixing. So heres what was recommended, and I was hoping to get some help from you guys to determine whats really necessary and if these are fair and reasonable prices.
All the following include parts and labor:
AC Compressor(brand new)-$840
Replace shifter bushings-$157
Replace Transmission mount- $149
Replace Rear Carrier Joints- $546
Reseal oil filter pressure port/timing case cover gasket expansion cover-$176
Do you guys think these are fair prices? What other problems have you guys had with the car that I can expect in the future?
Thanks in advanced SO MUCH for the help!!! =]
I have a 99 E55 with 66k miles
As I expressed on another thread a few days ago, my AC is not blowing cold air (sticky EC light) and after taking it to several mechanics, I found a reputable mechanic that told me I needed a recharge and that he would put dye in the refrigerant to check for leaks if the AC stops working again.
I paid $150 for a recharge only to find out the seal on my AC compressor is leaking. The shop told me when theres a leak, it's easier/cheaper to replace the whole compressor rather than fixing the existing one. I told them to check out the car and see if there were any other problems they thought needed fixing. So heres what was recommended, and I was hoping to get some help from you guys to determine whats really necessary and if these are fair and reasonable prices.
All the following include parts and labor:
AC Compressor(brand new)-$840
Replace shifter bushings-$157
Replace Transmission mount- $149
Replace Rear Carrier Joints- $546
Reseal oil filter pressure port/timing case cover gasket expansion cover-$176
Do you guys think these are fair prices? What other problems have you guys had with the car that I can expect in the future?
Thanks in advanced SO MUCH for the help!!! =]
