Hi Mike, > My 85 Westy is in the shop for AC repair. > Questions: > 1) Is it true about there not being replacement hoses to purchase? I doubt that's true at all. OTOH, unless you have the "Dealer-installed" factory air (like I do on my '86 Westy), you'll get them done cheaper locally than buying from the dealer anyway. On mine, I have an SD-710 (IIRC)compressor, and no one could locate aftermarket fittings to mate with the compressor. Result? 2 hoses, $300 from the dealer. > 2) Has anyone else had to do this? Many times, on many vehicles. If the fittings are available, its almost always cheaper than dealer. > What did the hose repair cost? Anywhere from $30-100, depending on the fittings and hose lengths. > Shouldn't they be able to give me a ballpark quote? Yep. > 3) If the compressor is shot too, what would a new (rebuilt) one cost? $300-350 depending on the model you have. Keith Hughes |
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