Date:         Sat, 13 May 2000 13:30:26 -0400
Reply-To:     Tom Moritz <tmoritz@BMI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Moritz <tmoritz@BMI.NET>
Subject:      AC hoses
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Does anybody know of an alternate source for VW AC hoses?  Our mechanic has
identified one leaky hose (the long high pressure one that runs from the
compressor to the condensor coil) as well as a leaky compressor.  He has
also told me that two of the other three hoses are seeping and could be
going south.  My inclination is to take this opportunity to upgrade the
system to R134 and he agrees but the cost is pretty darn high.  With parts
from VW we are looking at over $2000.

I have identified an alternate source for the compressor with clutch and
filter dryer (Bus Depot - compressor and filter are less than half dealer
price).  I haven't been able to find a distributer of aftermarket hoses
though (Bus Depot is closed on weekends so I haven't confirmed if they have
them or not).  Has anybody had to replace these hoses and found an
alternate source?  If so, would you be willing to share your source?

Thank you,

Tom Moritz
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