LOTUS Esprit AC compressor replacement Cost
1976–2004 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$1.5k–$20.1k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
2–5.5h
At a typical garage
The A/C compressor pressurises the refrigerant to drive the cooling cycle; a failed compressor means no cold air at all. Replacement typically includes a system flush, new receiver/drier and re-gas. LOTUS Esprit A/C compressor replacement costs $1492–$20132.
Typical parts included
- AC compressor
- AC compressor clutch
What affects the price
- Remanufactured vs new OEM compressor
- Whether the expansion valve and receiver/drier are replaced at the same time (recommended)
- Refrigerant type and recharge cost
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
AC compressor replacement on a LOTUS Esprit typically takes 2–5.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a LOTUS Esprit, this is typically needed A/C compressors are replaced on failure; typical lifespan is 8–12 years or 100,000+ miles.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the LOTUS Esprit
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$489–$892
- ABS sensor replacement$201–$367
- ABS system bleeding$161–$294
- AC compressor clutch replacement$402–$735
- AC condenser replacement$316–$578
AC compressor replacement cost on similar cars
- AUDI R8$518–$945
- LAMBORGHINI Gallardo$604–$1.1k
- BENTLEY Continental$604–$1.1k
- ARIEL Atom$431–$788
- ASTON MARTIN DB9$604–$1.1k
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