MK 4 AC Compressor

[abreut]

Also if you see any bits of debris in the oil that drains out of your old compressor or the lines once you pull off the lines, then the system has to be flushed too. Otherwise the new compressor is going to cop a load of bad bad stuff. I was lucky with mine, I couldn't see any debris at all in the oil.

But yeah if there is external debris that you're seeing in the general compressor area, that seems like something else like a clutch or bearing like popeclement says. At least that might mean the internal system is free of debris.

[fishburgr]

Hi Guys,

So the mechanic that said it was the AC, when he got it all apart realised its actually the power steering pump.

I was pretty stoked about that as I figured a power steering pump will be a lot less than a AC compressor. His suppliers opened up today and the quote Ive got from his is the power steering pump and pulley is $900 and the total job will be $1900. This seems like a lot to me, but I'm not in the trade so it could be reasonable.

Is $1900 too much or just about right for a power steering pump/pulley replacement with drive belt tensioner replaced also?

Thanks.

[JustCruisn]

Wow $900 for the pump sounds a bit steep, and a grand to replace it seems way off the mark.
A quick google found this 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI GLS Hatchback - Steering System - Page 1

Who is the mechanic ?

[fishburgr]

Wow $900 for the pump sounds a bit steep, and a grand to replace it seems way off the mark.
A quick google found this 2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI GLS Hatchback - Steering System - Page 1

Who is the mechanic ?

Yeah thats what I figured too. The mechanic is one of the larger franchises and I went with this mechanic as they were the only one open over the Xmas break. As it turns out he couldn't do the work til now anyways as he couldn't source the part. Part of the reason that its so expensive is because itsaa genuine part which is all he could source, but the labour still seems really high to me. I might have to put it off and even try and just delete the power steering all together with one of the kits Ive seen online.

Ok thanks JC.

[ryana89]

$1900

HAHAHA
Did he legitimately say that with a straight face?

GermanAutoParts.com : Volkswagen Golf Steering

WOW, haha

[popeclement]

Hi Guys,

So the mechanic that said it was the AC, when he got it all apart realised its actually the power steering pump.

I was pretty stoked about that as I figured a power steering pump will be a lot less than a AC compressor. His suppliers opened up today and the quote Ive got from his is the power steering pump and pulley is $900 and the total job will be $1900. This seems like a lot to me, but I'm not in the trade so it could be reasonable.

Is $1900 too much or just about right for a power steering pump/pulley replacement with drive belt tensioner replaced also?

Thanks.

A genuine pump from ECS or Pelican Parts is in the order of $800 landed. The pump itself is the easiest of the three ancillary items (A/C compressor, alternator, water pump) to replace. Allowing for a new serpentine belt and labour of say four hours (should take less), new fluid (VW approved) and his quote of $900 for the pump (which with markup is about right-you could go non-genuine a lot cheaper), my estimate is about $400 less than what has been quoted.

John

[JustCruisn]

Call Laurence at German Autos 38655457, or Jmac here on the forums.
Get an estimate, seriously these guys will give it to you straight.