Re: '87 5000CS Turb. AC compressor problem

[mryan@adan.kingston.net (Michael Ryan)]

>I have a 1987 5000CS Turbo whose A/C compressor has kicked the bucket.  While
>it still works(barely), it is incredibly loud and the car shudders every time
>it comes on.  I have removed the clutch relay, and I don't think I'll need
>the A/C until late spring, but the mechanic told me that it will cost 600 for

Yes, I own an 87 5kCST and have replaced my compressor twice in 185,000 kms.
It really hurts to see all these US$ prices. Audi replacement in CDN$
1700.00. I had the last one rebuilt by a firm in Ottawa,Canada. Cost
$225.00CDN and had been on there 2 years and no noises yet. I have heard
that maybe these guys that are refilling the AC after are not putting enough
lubricate in the Freon.

>PS:My audi starts great in the cold, but if it's warm and not run in a little
>while, it takes 10-20 seconds to catch.  The same mechanic told us that it is
>a problem with all 87 5000CS Turbos.  So did the guy at the parts desk at the
>local dealership.  Do other people have the same problem?
My 87 use to display this problem and 18 months ago I changed my fuel
distributor and have not looked back since.
>Help!
>Please email direct, Brettd516@aol.com, thanks!
>
>
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