[s-cars] A/C compressor

[Doug Landaeta]

The dryer is a tricky part - the two models are different in that the angle
between the inlet and outlet is either 12 degrees or 120 degrees. Rather
than be hassled, I had my mechanic source it when he did the job. Those guys
are smart - look at the old part in the morning and have the new part
delivered to match in the afternoon. I paid $62 for the accumulator/dryer,
maybe more than necessary, but again, no hassles and my mechanic didn't get
the pleasure of any mark-up on the compressor, so at least he made a bit on
the dryer. - So either look or go with the S4 part.

Paul, what's the right one? 12 degrees?

Note - after the work, the windshield washer tank pumped dry due to an old
and dried out hose (from tank to windshield nozzles). The accumulator is
under the washer tank, so disturbing its location, caused the problem - they
fixed it all up for me no charge the next day.
Doug L

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Ron,

I can completely agree with what Ron and Doug are saying.  I replaced my
A/C compressor last summer and sourced the compressor and dryer from
Hankock Industries (I went with a rebuilt compressor - no new ones in
stock).  I had some trouble getting the correct dryer for my S6 as the
books give the part number for the A6.  After returning 2 incorrect
parts, I had them send me one for an S4.  Finally the correct part.
After all that, and getting everything working, I forgot to send the
core back and finally found it around Christmas time.  I called them and
shipped it back and they still refunded my core charge.

It's been 10 months and it works as good as ever.  I'd buy from them
again but I hope I never have to (I'd rather spend the $ on fun things
like suspension and RS2 items) and Big Reds (oops, I just did that).

Keep cool,
Paul Dooley
chilling in my 95 S6

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[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Ron Kirkham
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 12:36 PM
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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
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