Yes, the compressors are rebuild able.
There is a place in Florida that rebuilds and also sells kits.
But the tools are very specific.
Search the Internet for AutoAC.com

Hans Lindemulder
83.5 2.1L Westy  

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Robert Steven Fish
Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2002 1:13 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: A/C compressors rebuildable?

Cheaper to replace it???

The compressor costs like 1000 bucks new!!!!

Anything is cheaper than replacing the compressor.

RSF

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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?

> Hi there,
> 90 westy syncro.  My A/C works well, but the compressor whines/hisses
a
lot
> (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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