[SRG]

You might want to check the price of the parts you're going to need. I had a stratus that needed a new compressor. The part, by itself, was about $500. I got that from a dealer AND a private shop. (according to the private shop, it was one of the most expensive ones he's seen).

You probably could get a rebuild, but check to see what kind of guarentee it comes with. For that matter, if you have it done somewhere, make sure you find out what kind of guarentee they give.

If most of the cost is the parts (and they're realistic prices, not dealer fantasies), then it might not pay to do it yourself.

Just my .02 cents, your mileage may vary etc...

srg