$2200 on AC! That sounds ridiculous to me...how much is a brand new
compressor for a Vw van?

I learned a few years ago after a 2nd vehicle needed AC work...just
replace everything x-valve, dryer, etc...Because it will all have to
come apart again...my saab has a $600 new compressor and replacing the
entire system including hoses was only $1600...it's the one thing I will
never DIY or cut corners again...

I've been reading this board for a couple of months now looking for info
before I buy a westy...but some of these projects are way scarier than
our "always broken" saabs...

Damn $2200...i would only expect that from the Vw dealer...

Shawn feller
http://saab.carboncow.net
www.carboncow.com

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Michael Rule
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 12:10 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: A/C Compressor - generic?

Rusty,

I agree (w/Eric)... I just spent $2200 and 4 wks getting the A/C
to work in my 84 Westy... replaced the compressor, and the next
weakest link blew, and so on and so on... effectively every major
component and all lines have been replaced.  I used all new parts,
so natch they are super expensive, but I have a fear of used parts
for any major systems in my vehicles.

Be prepared for difficulty; if you're a drinkin' man, keep a
frosty one nearby to ease any frustration!

CHeers,
Mike

On Tue Jun 22 11:26:54 EDT 2004, Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote:

> Rusty,
>      Plan on more problem then just the compressor.  The AC
> in the vanagon are constant problems.
>                               Eric
>
> Rusty Zarse wrote:
>
>> I was wondering if qanyone had used a generic A/C compressor or
>> if there were alternatives to the expensive and hard to find
>> vanagon compressor.
>>
>> I missed a used one on Ebay for $40 and I am kciking myself.
>>
>> What about rebuilds?
>>
>> My belt is not connected and I cannot even budge the pully by
>> hand.  I assume its froze up.  It was like that when I bought
>> it....
>>
>> My wife won't travel unless I fix it and we can't afford it.
>> Help my westy see the open road again, he looks so sad.
>>
>>
>>
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