[tsk1979]

After gas filling the AC is working perfectly fine. Will watch it for a few days and see.

[Jaggu]

Originally Posted by n_aditya

Got the car serviced over the weekend and the groaning noise was attributed to worn bearings. The M.A.S.S. said it'll cost me 15k to get the compressor overhauled. The service guy said the unit will be sent to Delhi (H.O.) for repairs and will take about a fortnight or a month to complete the job.

I guess I can buy a brand new one for around that price.

Yes they charge you so much, i paid and did the job way back in 90's and regretted like hell, it took 3 months first. When they fitted it back, my grill got a puncture, which set me back another 10k. Then in one month the overhauled comp packed up, i sold the car then and there and picked up a zen lol.

I suggest you approach an after market AC expert and look for alternative or replace with a new compressor.

ps: i never thought it would be your comp bearing, i thought it would be the AC fan motor/bearing