At 05:26 PM 5/14/97 -0500, you wrote:
>At 03:00 PM 5/14/97 -0500, Sebastian Hill wrote:
>>I'd say, have your system pressure tested.  If it holds OK, have the 
>>system recharged.  Although if you haven't used your AC much and
>>you've owned the VW for a while, most likely your due to at least have 
>>the o-rings replaced.
>
>But recharging means replacing most of the system, from what I've heard,
>right?
>
>Ron

A shop (or someone with the tools), can evac the system. Put a measured
vacuum on it and see if it leaks. 
If it leaks you put a little freon in and fire it up, using a "sniffer" you
find ALL the places it leaks. Evac it again (saving the freon). Fix
whatever is leaking, test it with the vacuum again.
Repeat as (if) necessary until it holds the vacuum. put your old freon back
in, (through a scrubber),(or recycle the old and buy new),top off if
necessary and away you go.

Good luck Ron,

Rob
becida@gtii.com

'86 Syncro GL (For sale)