1993 Toyota Tercel A/C question about clutch and compressor

GGARVEY312

MEMBER
1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
69,000 MILES

My mechanic said I need a new compressor and wants $998.51. When pressed for details he said it is for:
compressor 412.76
O rings 10.00
clutch 282.75
labor 135.00
evac and recharge 158.00

When I asked why the clutch when it is the compressor that is bad, he said that it was best to replace the clutch because if it goes bad any time it would damage the new compressor and it would have to be replaced again. Someone else advised me to ask if the clutch and the compressor arent all one part.

Did I receive honest answers and good advice from the mechanic? Are these prices in line with industry standards?

P.S. We just replaced the evaporator core and dryer at a cost of $495.00 2 weeks ago and the condenser 8000 miles ago

3 Replies

LEGITIMATE007

MECHANIC
5,121 POSTS

Mmmmm, I dont think so. You can get a compressor for that vehicle probably for about 120.00 brand new and the clutch is part of the compressor, so what is this guy talking about. Go somewhere else for a second opinion. I wish we lived near each other I would have you buy the compressor and I'll do the labor for about 100.00 bucks. What he's talking is rediculous. You can also buy your own compressor(with clutch) and just pay for the labor. But yes go somewhere else and get a couple of opinions. Thats rediculous/(did I spell that right) lol