In a message dated 96-05-20 13:42:11 EDT, djenkins@foxboro.com (Drew Jenkins)
writes:

>> >My Vanagon has developed a leak in the long A/C hoses that run the length
>of
>> >the car.  Has anyone replaced them before?  How long should it take?
>Where
>> >should I get new ones?
>> >
>> 
>> I had to replace one of mine a while back.  I removed the hose and took it
>to
>> a local A/C wholesaler/shop who re-used the ends and made me a "new" hose.
>I
>> don't recall the specifics, but I do remember that it saved me a bundle
>> compared to the dealer price$.  If you're interested in doing this
>> mail-order-style, I could dig out the name/number/address of this Southern
>> California shop.
>
>I just ordered the high pressure hose that runs back to front from
>Camelback in Phoenix.
>
>Part # 253 260 702 C (4270 mm) $278.20
>
>Don't know what the local dealer price is.

Wow!  I think I remember paying less than $50 for the replacement hose I
described above.  I guess I'd forgotten how much money I saved.  BTW, the
hose I had them make up is future-compatible for R-134 if I ever need to use
that stuff.

Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg