[Vwdiesel] A/C. Again (fwd)

[Shalyn Shourds]

That's good to know.  Autohausaz is where I got my last compressor from.  The unit that came off was a Sanden, the one that went on was a Behr.  I don't know if it's equivalent or a Chinese clone (a different retailer tried to sell me a "Pacific Rim" brand....).  As far as I know, the first one lasted 11 Texas summers.  That's why I'm tempted to spend a bit more.  I found a company listing a new Sanden Unit for $317.  Autohaus has their unit on sale for $220.  I'm also a bit conflicted.  The car's got 325,000 mi and the body and interior are pretty rough.  If the drivetrain weren't in such good shape, I'd go cheap without a thought, get through a couple more years, then buy another.  As it is, I tend to be rewarded for going for the best.  

I have a set of gauges.  I have neither a vacuum pump nor a compressor.  Hard to believe I've made it this long without air, but I have.  Local shop charges $60 to remove, vacuum, and replace the refrigerant, so that's what I do.  Dad has all that stuff, but lives a ways off.  I'll see what I can do about getting a system flush too.  This compressor sounds really really bad.....

-Shalyn