The isolation bushings in the AC compressor have totally disintegrated. Gravity is just holding it in the car. Has anybody replaced these? The dealership says I need to replace 2x bracket assemblies to the tune of $130 each!
This has happened and been documented here a couple times before. A search would probably find the thread(s). Not sure what the resolution was . . . . but you're not alone
Don
2012 iMiEV SE Premium, White 2012 iMiEV SE Premium, Raspberry Metallic 2012 iMiEV SE, White 2017 Chevy Volt Premier 2014 Ford Transit Connect XLT SWB wagon 2006 Itasca Navion Sprinter Motor Home
I purchased some replacement vibration 1/4-20 isolators of the same dimensions as OEM and the required bolts and nuts for under $30 CAD delivered from Grainger.ca. (see https://www.grainger.ca/en/product/p/GG ... @gmail.com) It was a relatively easy fix with good access from under the car. No more thunking over bumps and the AC compressor is much quieter now when heard from inside the car.
. . . . . let alone what a dealer would want to install them!
Don
2012 iMiEV SE Premium, White 2012 iMiEV SE Premium, Raspberry Metallic 2012 iMiEV SE, White 2017 Chevy Volt Premier 2014 Ford Transit Connect XLT SWB wagon 2006 Itasca Navion Sprinter Motor Home
My first set of replacement bushings were rather short-lived. I think there was some torque though the bushing as a result of the way that I installed them. I've now installed much more stout bushings: https://www.grainger.ca/en/product/VIBR ... derHistory. There is still a reasonable amount of play in the compressor, so I think these stiffer bushings will still do a good job. I'll report how they last, but I expect they'll be pretty bomber.