1996 Suzuki Sidekick AC compressor pulley to replace?

1996 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
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BAMBOLA76
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Air Conditioning problem
1996 Suzuki Sidekick 4 cyl Automatic 104214 miles

Hi,
I have found a '96 Suzuki Sidekick I wanna buy but the owner wrote me saying that there's a problem with the compressor pulley (it leaks) and for this reason the freon lasts only 2 days.
I have found the compressor for about $215 but I don't know how much mechanic charges for this job... I don't know if it is worthy to buy the car or not. Any suggestions? I copy what the owner said: "as far as the a/c I want to be completely honest. I put 2 cans of freon a while back and the a/c worked for about 2 days so it works, but the freon came out and I took it to an a/c shop and they checked it and told me it was leaking from the compresor pully so it leaks it pretty fast "
Thanks!!
May 12, 2010 at 5:30 AM
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Hi there,

This will be the front compressor seal, i would get a few quotes to replace the compressor and i would also replace the receiver dryer as well, this should only take around 2 hrs + the dryer and refrigerant, see what prices you come up with.

mark (mhpautos)
May 12, 2010 at 5:58 AM
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BAMBOLA76
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Thanks Mark!
Do you happen to know how much I could be charged for that work?
I'm in the Houston area.
Thanks 4 your quick response! :)
May 12, 2010 at 12:50 PM
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Hi there,

Sorry that i will not be able to help you with as i am in Australia, a few phone calls to local mechanics and ask there labour rate will give you a fair idea.

mark (mhpautos)
May 12, 2010 at 5:44 PM
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Thanks Mark!
I already asked... They charge me $1,000 which, I think, is not worthy taking into consideration that the car also has the check engine light on... I will have to look for another car!!
Thanks!
May 13, 2010 at 4:32 AM