This is exactly what I've been wondering! -Wes On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 12:34 AM, Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@gmail.com> wrote: > Makes me wonder why nobody but the reman companies rebuild these things. > How hard could it be? Special (expensive) tools? All I know is that the > rebuilt compressors I've bought have been junk. Not many, mind you, but I > have not been happy about reman compressors. And why are those rebuilds so > expensive? More labor involved? Or is it just because people get really > cranky when the temps go up and the AC goes belly up and are willing to part > with mucho denaro? > > Anybody know the scoop on this? Indeed, how hard could that be to rebuild > under the shade tree? > > Keith O > > > On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 9:53 PM, pickle vanagon <greenvanagon@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I never put my ac compressor back on the van after taking it off for my >> head >> job, since its broken. Having A/C for the summer would be nice. Does >> anybody know what's involved in rebuilding one of these A/C compressors? >> I >> know you can buy rebuilds for $300 or so, but that's a bit much for me >> when >> there's always the chance that a real mechanical issue need dealt with. >> >> Thanks for any tips! >> >> Wes >> '83 1.9l westy >> > > |
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