I don't think so. You can get new compressors for around $300.
A new clutch for around half that.

Todd
'88 Westy

Robert Steven Fish wrote:

>Cheaper to replace it???
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>The compressor costs like 1000 bucks new!!!!
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>Anything is cheaper than replacing the compressor.
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>1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon 2.1 GL Weekender
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Ben McCafferty" <ben@KBMC.NET>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2002 5:46 PM
>Subject: A/C compressors rebuildable?
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>>Hi there,
>>90 westy syncro.  My A/C works well, but the compressor whines/hisses a
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>>(bearing noise, I believe) whenever it's on.  Is there a good source for
>>rebuilding the compressor, or is it just cheaper to replace it?  Seems a
>>waste....
>>tx,
>>bmc  :)
>>"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."
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