All AC compressor warranties require flushing the system with AC flush,
replacement of the compressor, drier and expansion valve.  I can get you a
price on a kit if you are interested.

Ken Wilford at vanagain.com

On Tue, Jul 17, 2018, 9:29 AM Toomey Douglas <drt@uoregon.edu> wrote:

> I am looking to replace the A/C compressor on my 87 vanagon.  I had the
> system switched to R-134A about 2 years ago, worked remarkably well and
> quickly cooled car.  Last fall I began to hear some noises from the
> compressor (it was original), so removed the belt.  I got a quote from a
> local shop (Eugene, OR) that does good work and understandably if they are
> going to fix it they want to check everything, which requires taking out
> rear cabinets to get access to expansion valve, etc.  This would be pricey.
>
> My questions:
>
> Besides installing a new compressor, what would I need to do to make sure
> the rest of the system is not compromised?
>
> Where can I get a compressor?
>
> Any good links on DIY would be great.
>
> Thanks!
>