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Subject:Re: air conditioner ?
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Sat, 9 Mar 2002 08:15:02 -0600

Mary Holbert wrote:
>
> Hi I am new to this list, so here is my question. I was told my my mechanic
> (bro-in-law) that the a/c won't hold a charge, that i should look for a
> compressor OR a re-built kitfor the compressor . Anyone out there have
> experience with this problem? Thanks in advance!
>
> Donna Holbert
> '89 Westy(conversion)
> asheville,nc

Only if you have evidence that it is the compressor itself that is
leaking.  The O-rings where the large hoses connect to the compressor
are a common source of leaks.  You should consider converting to R-134a
if it hasn't been done already.

Larry A.