Well.... Yes, I did state that wrong.  It is the O-rings....

Sorry about that.....

--- On Sun, 6/29/08, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: '91 Vanagon GL, AC is OOC
> To: "Steven Johnson" <sjohnso2000@yahoo.com>
> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Date: Sunday, June 29, 2008, 8:14 AM
> 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)
> >