[s-cars] A/C compressor

[Joan & Paul]

If I remember, the 12 degrees dryer was the correct part.  I too had my mechanic
source the dryer after I got 2 wrong ones from Hancock, but he got the wrong one
too (the stealer even sent the wrong one for $120).  It seems all the books for
the 95 S6 have the wrong part number.

What a coincidence.  My windshield washer quit working after the A/C repair
too!  The hose coming out of the reservoir came off the first time I used it.
Same thing, dried up hose.

Paul Dooley
95 S6

Doug Landaeta wrote:

> 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
>
> -----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
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