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Originally Posted by darkrom
How long was the job start to finish? Any tools or equipment you didn't already have that you needed to purchase for this job?
Total cost?
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Hey - I took my time with it, maybe 16-17 hours cumulative?
I broke it up over about 10 days.
Tools required, mostly standard stuff:
- Sockets, extensions - 10, 13, 16mm
- Torx bits and drivers - T20, 25, 30
- Panel/Trim removal tools
- Tape and a marker for labelling connectors
- Baggies for fasteners, etc.
- Work lights, flash lights, telescoping magnet, towels/cloths, etc.
There's one specialty tool:
- HVAC vacuum pump and gauge set (purchased from amazon)
Total cost:
- $100 for OE evaporator (comes with new o rings)
- $50 for expansion valve
- $5 for PAG46 oil
- $5 for loom tape
- $300 at a shop to refill R134a (we can't buy this stuff in Canada for DIY
)