Hello my 2006 ford escape hybrid is in shop for AC repair. Mechanic said compressor is out. His suggestion buy A/C kits because its full of metal. I dont really get what it means. It cost around 520-680 for the kits plus labor it will be total around 1G. Replace just compressor wud be total around 600 or less. Not sure which should I go for the kits or just replace a new compressor . Any advice which should I go for prolly be helpful, thank you

 

You should get a lot of replies on this one.
Usually anytime metal is circulating around the A/C system , it's like dirt in your eye, no matter what you do the problem won't go away unless you clean the entire system, install inline filters etc., and hope all of the junk was removed.
Not sure what the kit all includes, but it is worth looking into. All the lines have to be flushed anyway!

 

I've posted about a zillion A/C responses. So here's another one.

1. Remove and replace the condensor as it's a capillary tube type (Totally NON-FLUSHABLE)
2. Remove and replace the accumulator (should be done any time an A/C system is opened)
3. Replace the compressor, orifice and/or expansion valve
4. Completely flush the evaporator and remaining A/C lines.
5. Any A/C line with a muffler (looks like a small can in the line) in it should also be replaced as these are also NON-Flushable.
6. Install a line filter on the liquid line between the output of the condensor and the orifice/expansion valve.
7. Install a full oil charge (3 oz. into the compressor and the remaining into the new accumulator). Rotate the compressor by hand after installing the lines to ensure you don't slug the compressor on the initial start-up.
8. Replace all O-Rings with new ones and apply a light coat of PAG oil on them prior to assembly.
9. Button the system up, pull a vacuum of 29.9 hg and hold for 1/2 hour.
10. put a full charge of R-134a into the system.

Wa-La, the correct way to fix a trashed A/C system