[s-cars] Re: Dead A/C

[Paul D]

Mark,

My compressor is dead on my 95 S6 too.  I've been pricing both new and
used compressors.  As a reference for you, here's the prices I've found:

$1,295 - new from the dealer (I don't think so)
$795 - new from Blau (1 year warranty)
$350 - rebuilt from a local supplier (30 day warranty)
$100 - rebuilt from local supplier (don't trust)

Now, for me, this is the 2nd A/C compressor to fail.  The last one
lasted about 1 year.  It was replaced about a year before I purchased
the car and gave out on my last September.  Lucky for me, I haven't
needed it until now.  So I'll be ordering my new parts tomorrow.  I am
also replacing the receiver/dryer as I believe the system is
contaminated resulting in the 2nd compressor failing.  I'm figure I
might just as well replace the r/d for $99 and flush the system while it

is all torn apart.

Longing for 20 degree days and snow for some quattro play in PA
Paul
95 S6 Mica Grey