Steven,
  I don't understand about the "seals in the condensor".  Do you mean the
O-rings where the hoses attach?

Larry A.
'91 GL with AC working fine with improvised connections to Subie compressor
and 134a

On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 3:47 PM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@yahoo.com>
wrote:

> So how much do you think is too much to spend?  $1.00, $50.00 or
> $500.00.   It really depends on what needs replacing.  Start out by
> getting it checked to see how well it holds pressure.  You're going to
> probably need oil added.  I would say up to that point you will spend
> around $100.00.  If the seals on the compressor are gone, then add another
> $500.00.  Then there are the seals in the condensor which add $50.00 or
> so depending on who does them.  Then there's the evaporator.  Not sure
> how much that adds.
>
> I've had the compressor changed along with the evaporator and the
> condensor seals changed to the tune of about $600 - $700.  I don't remember
> for sure.  But I need A/C.  Just that simple.
>
> So it's up to you how bad you want cool air.....
>
> Steven
> '91 Westy
>
>
> --- On Fri, 6/27/08, Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> > From: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
> > Subject: Re: '91 Vanagon GL, AC is OOC
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 5:12 AM
> > Hey volks,
> >
> > Again, the banter is entertaining but: Anyone know if the
> > AC on a '91 is
> > worth tinkering with/spending $$ to repair?
> >
> > On 6/26/08, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > I could be wrong but I think he just meant the
> > temperature of the
> > > 'air-conditioned air' as measured at the
> > vents. Use an instant-read food
> > > thermometer, stick it in the vent.
> > >
> > > Cya,
> > > Robert
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Peter Kote" <pkote@YAHOO.COM>
> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > > Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:53 PM
> > > Subject: Re: '91 Vanagon GL, AC is OOC
> > >
> > >
> > > You mentioned "vent temps" any one have a
> > suggestion where to purchase?
> > >
> > > 90 Westy
> > > pete
> > >
> > > --- On Thu, 6/26/08, Zeitgeist
> > <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > >
> > > From: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
> > > Subject: Re: '91 Vanagon GL, AC is OOC
> > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > > Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008, 4:40 PM
> > >
> > > The AC works just peachy (low 30's vent temps) on
> > my '89, and all
> > > I've ever
> > > had to do is top off the refrigerant to keep it
> > performing nicely.
> > > Definitely well worth the effort, and I wouldn't
> > have it any other way.
> > > Hell, this AC works better than the one in my Mercedes
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 4:24 PM, Neil2
> > <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey volks,
> > >>
> > >> Anyone know if the AC on a '91 is worth
> > tinkering with/spending $$ to
> > >> repair?  I notice a lot of owners just go without
> > when they stop working,
> > >> sorta like the Dom and kitchen sink . . .
> > >>
> > >> Don'na wanna throw good $$ after bad, as they
> > say.
> > >>
> > >>
> > > --
> > > Casey
> > > '87 300TD
> > > '94 100CSQ Avant
> > > '89 Bluestar
> > > The People's Republic of Cascadia
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil2
> > '82 Diesel Westy (Duckie)
>