Hey Jim, did some research on the a/c problem and a coworker had a problem with his a/c on his PT Cruiser. He told me that he had the same problem as you girlfriend's jeep, and the dealer told him the same thing that you wrote, so i remember that i send him to ICE COLD AIR, and they fix it for him for 350.00 dollars. If the leak is coming from the metal lines from the compresser or the another area that is something that could be fix. Just try to go to ICE COLD AIR and ask them to see if it could be repair, if they say the same thing that the dealer said , then ask what needs to be replace (All parts names) and maybe a auto salvage yard might have those parts which be much more cheaper then 1500.00 bucks. It's your or her choice but remember summer is about here already. Also I will bring the wife's Toyota to the meet, because i want to learn on the PC and if Josh has his Rotary there too.:buffing: Angelo