>In regards to taking the belt off the compressor.  I've heard that it is
>unwise to take your belt off completely.  Apparently the seals in the A/C
>system are lubricated by the Freon itself.  This helps them stay soft and
>retain their sealing qualities.  If you don't use your A/C or take the belt
>off, the seals dry out and the Freon leaks out and no A/C.  I run my A/C on
>my '89 Jetta once a week all year and it still works like the day I got it.
>Never been recharged.  Perhaps its unrelated....any ideas on this theory?
>
>Thanks
>
>Chris P.
>89 Jetta Diesel "Jake"
>87 GL Wassermama "Rosa"
>82 L Diesel

Right you are Chris.  A/C Compressors need to be run in order to stay lubricated

Hotch
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