Date:         Tue, 6 May 1997 08:48:58 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "The Bus Depot" <list@busdepot.com>
Subject:      Re: A/C Compressor Info



> 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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