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Date:         Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:47:15 -0700
Reply-To:     Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: '91 Vanagon GL, AC is OOC
Comments: To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <5a099d980806270512j1a50951doac41bab715d5eb83@mail.gmail.com>
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So how much do you think is too much to spend? $1.00, $50.00 or $500.00. It really depends on what needs replacing. Start out by getting it checked to see how well it holds pressure. You're going to probably need oil added. I would say up to that point you will spend around $100.00. If the seals on the compressor are gone, then add another $500.00. Then there are the seals in the condensor which add $50.00 or so depending on who does them. Then there's the evaporator. Not sure how much that adds.

I've had the compressor changed along with the evaporator and the condensor seals changed to the tune of about $600 - $700. I don't remember for sure. But I need A/C. Just that simple.

So it's up to you how bad you want cool air.....

Steven '91 Westy

--- On Fri, 6/27/08, Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> From: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> > Subject: Re: '91 Vanagon GL, AC is OOC > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 5:12 AM > Hey volks, > > Again, the banter is entertaining but: Anyone know if the > AC on a '91 is > worth tinkering with/spending $$ to repair? > > On 6/26/08, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote: > > > > I could be wrong but I think he just meant the > temperature of the > > 'air-conditioned air' as measured at the > vents. Use an instant-read food > > thermometer, stick it in the vent. > > > > Cya, > > Robert > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Peter Kote" <pkote@YAHOO.COM> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:53 PM > > Subject: Re: '91 Vanagon GL, AC is OOC > > > > > > You mentioned "vent temps" any one have a > suggestion where to purchase? > > > > 90 Westy > > pete > > > > --- On Thu, 6/26/08, Zeitgeist > <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > > > From: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> > > Subject: Re: '91 Vanagon GL, AC is OOC > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 4:40 PM > > > > The AC works just peachy (low 30's vent temps) on > my '89, and all > > I've ever > > had to do is top off the refrigerant to keep it > performing nicely. > > Definitely well worth the effort, and I wouldn't > have it any other way. > > Hell, this AC works better than the one in my Mercedes > > > > On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 4:24 PM, Neil2 > <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Hey volks, > >> > >> Anyone know if the AC on a '91 is worth > tinkering with/spending $$ to > >> repair? I notice a lot of owners just go without > when they stop working, > >> sorta like the Dom and kitchen sink . . . > >> > >> Don'na wanna throw good $$ after bad, as they > say. > >> > >> > > -- > > Casey > > '87 300TD > > '94 100CSQ Avant > > '89 Bluestar > > The People's Republic of Cascadia > > > > > > -- > Neil2 > '82 Diesel Westy (Duckie)


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