Is this the same compressor as the SD-508?  The 508 is used on many cars,
everything from golf/jetta/scirocco to jap and german cars.  Maybe you could
fit one of these.  You can pick em up for 20-50 dollars around here, and
they work fine as long as they have not run out of oil.

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Moy <avt@HOME.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Saturday, June 06, 1998 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: A/C compressor

>Todd,
>
>I'm in the same boat with my 91',  I did a search on the archives and found
>an number for Southeast Air in TX.  The want $210 for a brandnew Saden
>compressor (Japanese)  Thats $200.00 cheaper then the dealers rebuilt unit.
> I called them yesterday and they have them in stock.
>
>The only catch is the warranty requires the recvr/dryer to be replaced.
>They did not have them in stock and the dealer wants $170.00.  I'll keep
>the list posted if I turn up one cheaper (Or if ANYONE can point us in the
>right direction).
>
>Cheers
>
>
>
>
>
>Todd Donovan <Todd.Donovan@COLORADO.EDU> on 06/06/98 12:48:09 AM
>Please respond to Todd Donovan <Todd.Donovan@COLORADO.EDU>
>To:     Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
>cc:
>Subject:        A/C compressor
>
>I may need to replace an A/C compressor, receiver/dryer, A/C clutch, and
>freon
>in a '90 syncro westy.  Does anyone know of an alternate parts supply
>that's
>cheaper than the dealer?