[s-cars] I need an AC compressor? Or can I have mine rebuilt? Maybe used???

[Charlie Smith]

Here's a couple month old post on this topic.  I too got a compressor
from Hancock Industries in Texas.  Be sure to ask the person on the
phone if they have NEW ones.  I got a NEW compressor for about $25 more
than a rebuilt one!  We both thought it had to be a mistake, but they
sold it for that price anyway.

There's a link to Hancock's web page on this parts page:

    http://www.elektro.com/~audi/parts/

    - Charlie


  Charlie Smith   charlie at elektro.cmhnet.org  614-471-1418
  http://www.elektro.com/~charlie      Columbus Ohio   USA
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  95 S6 Quattro  -  24 PSI, RS2 6 speed, and other features
  97 Dodge Ram   -  40 PSI, 4x4 w/Cummins turbo diesel

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Earlier, Doug Landaeta wrote:
>
> My old post read "I spoke to Doyle from Hancock Industries in Texas. He has
> the core for the Zexel DCW-17B (direct fit for UrS4/6) and wants $359.50 for
> a re-manufactured (not repaired or re-conditioned) A/C compressor.  The core
> charge is $150. His part number is 43-7021E.  Warranty requires dryer
> (accumulator) and Orifice be replaced. Dryer is $36.58 and Orifice is
> out-o-stock."
>
> This is the best price out there that has availability. Compressor
> International in CA has a lower price $302.27 - but they don't have any
> cores.
>
> I do not see any problem with a correctly re-manufactured compressor. System
> works great. The wobble plate design of these compressors make them a little
> quieter than most, but more importantly you never feel them 'kick' on and
> off. This design, I've been told, is fabulous, but contributes to the
> longer-term reliability issue that we see at about 75K miles or so.
>
> Just finished this in April,
> Doug L.
> 94 S4
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Ron Kirkham
> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 12:36 PM
> To: S-Cars Web Ring (E-mail)
> Subject: [s-cars] A/C compressor
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I am in need of a new or rebuilt A/C compressor for my 93 S4.  I have been
> told by more than one person/mechanic that a re-built is a real crap shoot
> as they tend to fail very quickly.  But a NEW compressor is $1300!
>
> I recall last year that somone on the list was going the re-built route and
> would be interested to hear about their experience going this way.  I have
> tracked down two different companies selling re-builts with 1-yr waranties
> as long as you replace dryer/accumulator.  But as we all know, the
> compressor is not the only pricey part of this equation.
>
> I suppose I would consider one from a bone-yard, but this would be almost as
> big a risk as the re-builts are supposed to be.
>
> Call me cheap, but $2,200 for a working climate control system is a bit much
> to take!
>
> Any info. or BTDT would be helpful.
>
> TIA
>
> Ron Kirkham
> 93 S4 seeking the cool
>