98 XJ AC question
 

Just got the 98 xj (111,000 miles) back from the dealer. I had them do a dye trace on the ac and check out a noise from the engine compartment. Turns out they say the evaporator is shot. I was reading some of the other answers for AC problems and followed a link to AC source. I searched there and saw this product, and would like some opinions on if anyone thinks it's worth trying.
http://www.acsource.com/product.asp?0=230&1=291&3=253
It's the A/C System Sealer with Installation Hose Kit (P/N AR4220KIT)

Any opinions? They want a $1000 to fix that and replace the PS pump. Any ideas on a cheaper source for that as well?

Thanks

Ryan

Re: 98 XJ AC question
 

"gug" <gug@gug.com> wrote in message
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> Just got the 98 xj (111,000 miles) back from the dealer. I had them do a
> dye trace on the ac and check out a noise from the engine compartment.
> Turns out they say the evaporator is shot. I was reading some of the
other
> answers for AC problems and followed a link to AC source. I searched
> there and saw this product, and would like some opinions on if anyone
> thinks it's worth trying.
> http://www.acsource.com/product.asp?0=230&1=291&3=253
> It's the A/C System Sealer with Installation Hose Kit (P/N AR4220KIT)

I don't know your dealer but in most areas I would recommend an independent
specializing in air conditioning. Most dealer mechanics I have met (and I
have been one myself) don't know Jack from his brother Sh*t. That sealer is
going to be expensive by the time you get done adding in the cost to charge
the system, and then repair the system right after the sealer fails! I
wouldn't trust it.

> Any opinions? They want a $1000 to fix that and replace the PS pump. Any
> ideas on a cheaper source for that as well?

PS pump should be available at any aftermarket auto parts store. You own
any tools?

Earle

> Thanks
>
> Ryan

Re: 98 XJ AC question
 

"gug" <gug@gug.com> wrote in message
<24_Na.13639$xv.2265@fe3.columbus.rr.com>,

>Just got the 98 xj (111,000 miles) back from the dealer. I had them do a dye trace on the ac and check out a noise from the engine compartment. Turns out they say the evaporator is shot. I was reading some of the other answers for AC problems and followed a link to AC source. I searched there and saw this product, and would like some opinions on if anyone thinks it's worth trying.
>http://www.acsource.com/product.asp?0=230&1=291&3=253
>It's the A/C System Sealer with Installation Hose Kit (P/N AR4220KIT)
>
>Any opinions? They want a $1000 to fix that and replace the PS pump. Any ideas on a cheaper source for that as well?
>
>Thanks
>
>Ryan

Pep Boys had a similar 2-part system for around 10 bux. I used it on
my wife's Dodge Neon, and damned if it didn't work! Went from needing
a can of r134a every month to not needing any for 6 months. I don't
know how long it'll last, since we traded the car before the A/C
needed any more attention. Anyhow, it would be worth a try. If it
works, you save a pile o' cash. If it don't work, you didn't waste a
lot.