Hi. My 08 Evo's ac stopped working yesterday. The shop said my AC compressor is fried.. I could smell the burn and grinding coming from it.

Anyways.. To replace an oem mitsubishi one, it cost 1300 for that part alone from Mitsubishi.

I was able to find OEM used compressors on Ebay for 150-200$

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-Lancer-Evolution-X-GSR-A-C-Compressor-/280782683201?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item415ff3bc41&vxp=mtr
do you think it's ok to install a used one?

Also.. anybody have experience with discountacparts.com ?? they sell new OEM compressor for $525, but I've never heard about this site before

http://www.discountacparts.com/addto...t~60-02988.asp

 

If refrigerant didn't leak out and if the design hasn't change on compressors then you should be able to remove and replace just the ac clutch but then again it is so buried down there that its not worth it and that's probably why its a very expensive repair

 

The compressor only lasted 5 years? WTF? I hope mine doesnt go out that quickly

 

well just a quick update.. I didn't buy the OEM one from the stealership for $1300

picked one up at a junk yard for $180.. going for the install tomorrow.

 

Well the new compressor works. Saw the old one. Had internal damage. Pieces went to the condenser and receiver dryer.. Costly fix