Roger,

Even less than that... we have rebuilt compressors for about $240 ($35
core), new receiver/drier for $18.85, and new expansion valves (always a
good idea when replacing hoses) for $17.38

Cheers,

Jeff
www.vanagonparts.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Roger Sisler
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 2:29 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: A/C Repairs -- Get Out the Vaseline

Just a note about the cost of the parts.  A SD709 compressor (the kind you
have) is about $350 new. A complete set of hoses (using the old
connectors) is about $300  with a new compressor, you would need a new
reciever /dryer- $65. These are the  appox. prices from our a/c savior,
BD.I think that price is high. A compressor replacement is about $1200 if
somebody else does it right.Your price is double, and the hoses are not
that hard to replace.