1996 Suzuki Sidekick AC compressor pulley to replace?

Tiny
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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!
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 AT 5:30 AM

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Tiny
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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)
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 AT 5:58 AM
Tiny
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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! :)
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 AT 12:50 PM
Tiny
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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)
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 AT 5:44 PM
Tiny
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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!
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Thursday, May 13th, 2010 AT 4:32 AM

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