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Labour cost - replace A/C compressor

  • 21-07-2017 11:14am
    #1
    discombobulate
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    Anyone got a rough idea on the cost to fit an A?C compressor in a Passat CC? €1000 for a genuine and €580 for a non-genuine were quotes I got. I can get one from a scrap yard for around 150 based on a partfinder request but have no idea of the labour involved. Thanks


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  • #2
    grogi
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    discombobulate wrote: »
    Anyone got a rough idea on the cost to fit an A?C compressor in a Passat CC? €1000 for a genuine and €580 for a non-genuine were quotes I got. I can get one from a scrap yard for around 150 based on a partfinder request but have no idea of the labour involved. Thanks

    The labour depends on the location in the engine bay - but you shouldn't pay more that €100-€150 to have it replaced...

    BUT... And this is a huge but - changing a compressor is a big thing for the whole system. It is not plug/play job. Not only the system needs to be properly flushed to get rid of any metal scrapes, but once the system is open and atmospheric air can get in, a new drier needs to be installed too before filling it up. All that will add to the cost of labour - check the quotes you got if they include the above...

    When it comes to the compressor itself - I wouldn't go with a used one. Get a new one, but from a reputable company - Delphi, Hella, Denso, Bosch, Valeo, Behr. They are around €400 for the part.


  • #3
    biko
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    Wanna give it a go DIY?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rulXlnG2Unk


  • #4
    rex-x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭rex-x


    Take the 580 option. The odds of a second hand compressor working right is about 40% and they need to be fully fitted and gassed to check. My advice don't be penny wise and pound foolish


  • #5
    Atlantic Dawn
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    Probably need to factor in somewhere between €50-€100 for a full regas of the system too.


  • #6
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    You should get a new compressor supplied and fitted for €600 or so all in if you shop around a bit.

    EDIT: Actually re-reading your post the €580 quote is for supply and fit.

    For labour only and a regas would probably be around the €200 mark.


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