Re: A/C questions

["Erskine Family" <erskine@palmnet.net>]

I have had great luck with the Autozone $199 rebuilds 2 years 2 cars no
problem front hose should run you $26 bucks on one of my cars I switched to
134A and it works great. Used 2 bottles of 99 cent isopropyl alcohol to
flush rather than the expensive flush they try to get you to buy.  Audi
systems are generally reliable.  Another tip if your control head buttons
start acting up take them out and douse with alcohol and dry with a hair
dryer. Fixed both of mine that way.
Good Luck

----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Jensen <sjensen@mindspring.com>
To: <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 1999 1:52 PM
Subject: A/C questions


> Hi all:
>
> Well, the a/c compressor from my parts car lasted almost one year, but on
> Tuesday (on my way to the local Audi club meeting) she decided to try to
> lock up.  No advance warning, no noise, etc.  Dye test at the local a/c
> shop revealed leaks at the accumulator/hose junction and from the front
> compressor seal. <Sigh>.  My eurolight fund has just become an a/c repair
> fund, so a couple of questions, aimed at those of you in the brutally hot
> sections of the world:
>
> 1. Anybody successfully transplanted a different type of compressor?
>
> 2. Pointers on brand/part no. of a higher efficiency condenser that will
fit?
>
> 3. If I stay with Nippondenso, any exp. with the rebuilt Nippondenso that
> Blau sells?  Their "blowout" price is $359 with clutch, and I don't trust
> the local rebuilts at Pep Boys, Advance, etc.
>
> Going to stay with R-12, but after the good used one was put in along with
> the correct amount of refrigerant last year, she blew cool, not cold and I
> want better performance with longevity.  Condenser is not bug laden, a/c
> dump shows no codes and flaps in right position.  Search engine not yet up
> so I'm doing the day to day search of archives...
>
> Any suggestions, sources, comments or BTDTs would be appreciated.
>
> -Steve Jensen
> 87 5KCSTQ w/Nippondenso boat anchor
>
>