[s-cars] Re: Dead A/C

[Keith Maddock]

Based on the info that Bob Pastore posted a while ago, I was able to source a new compressor for $380.  It's in my car right now, and along with a new 60-amp radiator fuse, my car is blowing cold air while idling through heavy traffic in 95 degF weather.

The info from Bob (prices are about 2 years old) is below...

> Zexel DCW-17b

> Compressor International Inc.
>7456 Valjean Avenue
>Van Nuys, Ca. 91406
>
>(818) 787-8102
>(818) 787-9630 fax
>www.compressor-intl.com
>
>Ask for Fred.
>
>Rebuilt DCW-17b compressor was $280.14
>Dryer/Accumulator is $46.10

>Core charge is $60.

-HTH

Keith

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Keith Maddock, TRW Automotive, Livonia, Michigan
Slip Control Software Design, Traction Control Systems
(734) 266 - 3971   -   -   keith.maddock at trw.com

>>> Paul D <WeSki at icubed.com> 07/02/02 09:17PM >>>
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



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