Date:         Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:04:58 -0700
Reply-To:     "Keith A. Hughes" <keithahughes@QWEST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Keith A. Hughes" <keithahughes@QWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Further advice on AC repair needed
Comments: To: "Mike D." <md03@XOCHI.COM>
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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