I just had a few hoses made up for my 84. The longest one (from the
compressor all the way to the top of coil up front) was $83.00 at the FLAPS.
The guy measured it and estimated $89.00 if it helps. The shorter one cost
39.00 (from the compressor up into the closet). This one was fine until I
got hold of it. (see prior post diary of a bonehead).

Owen Brand

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike D." <md03@XOCHI.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 2:01 PM
Subject: Further advice on AC repair needed

> My 85 Westy is in the shop for AC repair.  The mechanic says at least
> one of the hoses has a bad leak and must be repaired.  He says the
> parts are no longer available so it must be "sent out for repair on a
> time & materials basis to a hose fixing shop" and that until the
> hoses are fixed he can't tell whether the compressor is shot.
>
> Questions:
> 1) Is it true about there not being replacement hoses to purchase?
> 2) Has anyone else had to do this?  What did the hose repair cost?
> Shouldn't they be able to give me a ballpark quote?
> 3) If the compressor is shot too, what would a new (rebuilt) one cost?
> 4) If anyone has good quality used replacement hoses, email me!
>
> I live in SoCal and make frequent desert trips, so having a working
> AC is really high on my list of priorities.
>
> Thanks again.
> -mike
>