2002 needs new AC clutch

[ctoms081189]

I have a 2002 sunfire and the AC has been out forever, my dad determined the clutch needs to be replaced, but how hard of a job is that? My neighbor is a GM parts dealer so I can get the part for cheap but if its a super hard job I don't know that its worth it.

 

[melsg5]

How did he determine the clutch is bad?

 

[ctoms081189]

Not really sure. We had taken it to Firestone or Merlins, and they said we needed to replace the whole thing and it would be $2k or something like that, I guess he just researched the problem.

 

[melsg5]

A new clutch from NAPA is about $165, a rebuilt compressor with clutch is about $350, and a new compressor with clutch is about $500. Even with labor you are not close to 2K. Dont know what your skill level is but you probably should have it done at a private shop.