Well, it looks like Tyrin was right. The whole compressor unit for a/c in my van needs replaced, $160 + tax. And then the charge of draining the compressor? i think? another $70-80 + tax. And THEN there the labor involved another $80 + tax. So it'll be about $400 altogether. My van also needs a tune-up before I go to Utah. Why, oh why, couldn't it just be as simple as jump in the car and GO!!!
On the other hand, it's WAY better to find this out NOW and get it taken care of, than to be in the middle of NOWHERE on a HOT summer day and have it break down. Think positive, think positive, think positive...........