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Date:         Sat, 9 Mar 2002 08:15:02 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Subject:      Re: air conditioner ?
Comments: To: Reilly828@AOL.COM
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Mary Holbert wrote: > > Hi I am new to this list, so here is my question. I was told my my mechanic > (bro-in-law) that the a/c won't hold a charge, that i should look for a > compressor OR a re-built kitfor the compressor . Anyone out there have > experience with this problem? Thanks in advance! > > Donna Holbert > '89 Westy(conversion) > asheville,nc

Only if you have evidence that it is the compressor itself that is leaking. The O-rings where the large hoses connect to the compressor are a common source of leaks. You should consider converting to R-134a if it hasn't been done already.

Larry A.


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