> The compressor that came with my 84 GL when I bought it three years ago seized > in the first week (always a good sign). The shop I went to at the time was > unable to get a replacement from another VW, so after I tired of them running > me around I went to a large local salvage yard... > I think they charged $125 and gave me thirty days to return it if it died. > Actually, Rebuilt Vanagon A/C compressors don't cost much more than that anyway ($169, listed as '86-up) and carry a longer warranty than used. Only caviat is you have to swap your existing clutch onto it (or buy a new one). -Ron Salmon The Bus Depot http://www.busdepot.com
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