02-22-2023, 03:59 PM | #1 |
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AC Compressor failure and leaking H20 pump
73k miles of fun into the car, and I have a broken ac compressor (clutch plate came off after compressor seized, tech assumes it leaked refrigerant / oil, hence the seize).
Compressor, condenser, and all AC lines (worried about possible metal shavings in those parts) to be changed. Parts and Labor: $4,967.01. As a bonus, I have a leaking water pump that will also be replaced $889.49. Car is fun (lots of fun, and I love it), but dang, I do expect better reliability (these are far from having been the only issues) from a daily driver, especially given that I have only taken the car to dealer and religiously do all recommended service. |
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I doubt a leak caused the compressor to seize. It would have shut down from a lack of pressure long before it cooked itself. What year is your Z? Are you the original owner? Is this your only BMW or you a multiple BMW owner? All questions that if answered correctly could get bmw to assist with the cost of the repair. Also: if you are concerned about metal in the system, as you should be, make sure they flush out the evaporator and install a pan filter to capture any rouge metal. A/c repairs are never cheap, but always better to pay a little more and have it done correctly 1 time than to suffer the pain of a repeat failure down the road.
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