Abear Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 While I was in Louisiana a couple of weeks ago, I took my 96 to a Goodyear place(my sister needed an oil change) so I asked the guy to put in some freon. After about 30 minutes of them messing around with my car they come and tell me a vavle is leaking, and the compressor is shot. Although they didnt charge me for the freon that they took out of the car, they stuck me with a 60 dollar bill for a computer check that I didnt ask for, but thats not the point. I have found a compressor on Ebay for 250 shipped. Within the next few months I plan on Turbocharging my car. My question is this...should I just take the compressor off and get a new shorter belt to fit, or should I replace it? A shorter belt I'm thinking will make the engine rev alot faster, but I'm not sure of this. Also, my brakes are acting up bad and it hasn't been but maybe a little more than a year since the last brake job. When I say they are acting up, I mean when I put the car in drive and let it idle the brakes squeak. Should I take the car to Lexus or should I go to mineke?! Thanks, Jacob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboGS300 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Tha a/c is really a personal choice, depending on your local and personal needs. It's necessity to me. You will save some gas and free up some HP removing it. <_< If you do just go to a parts store and get a shorter belt. Maybe one for a supra with no a/c. <_< Do the brakes yourself! Use factory pads if you want to reduce squeal, check the wear indicator on your current pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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