[s-cars] A/C compressor

[Ron Kirkham]

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