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Date:         Tue, 22 Jun 2004 19:08:17 -0400
Reply-To:     shawn feller <rsfeller@CARBONCOW.COM>
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From:         shawn feller <rsfeller@CARBONCOW.COM>
Subject:      Re: A/C Compressor - generic?
Comments: To: Michael Rule <mikerule@UFL.EDU>
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$2200 on AC! That sounds ridiculous to me...how much is a brand new compressor for a Vw van?

I learned a few years ago after a 2nd vehicle needed AC work...just replace everything x-valve, dryer, etc...Because it will all have to come apart again...my saab has a $600 new compressor and replacing the entire system including hoses was only $1600...it's the one thing I will never DIY or cut corners again...

I've been reading this board for a couple of months now looking for info before I buy a westy...but some of these projects are way scarier than our "always broken" saabs...

Damn $2200...i would only expect that from the Vw dealer...

Shawn feller http://saab.carboncow.net www.carboncow.com

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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Michael Rule Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 12:10 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: A/C Compressor - generic?

Rusty,

I agree (w/Eric)... I just spent $2200 and 4 wks getting the A/C to work in my 84 Westy... replaced the compressor, and the next weakest link blew, and so on and so on... effectively every major component and all lines have been replaced. I used all new parts, so natch they are super expensive, but I have a fear of used parts for any major systems in my vehicles.

Be prepared for difficulty; if you're a drinkin' man, keep a frosty one nearby to ease any frustration!

CHeers, Mike

On Tue Jun 22 11:26:54 EDT 2004, Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote:

> Rusty, > Plan on more problem then just the compressor. The AC > in the vanagon are constant problems. > Eric > > Rusty Zarse wrote: > >> I was wondering if qanyone had used a generic A/C compressor or >> if there were alternatives to the expensive and hard to find >> vanagon compressor. >> >> I missed a used one on Ebay for $40 and I am kciking myself. >> >> What about rebuilds? >> >> My belt is not connected and I cannot even budge the pully by >> hand. I assume its froze up. It was like that when I bought >> it.... >> >> My wife won't travel unless I fix it and we can't afford it. >> Help my westy see the open road again, he looks so sad. >> >> >> >> --------------------------------- >> Do you Yahoo!? >> New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! >> >> >> >> > >

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