Re: A/C Compressor Housing O-Rings - Please Help

["Tim Leonard" <nard1@voyager.net>]

Rich,
I've been here too. I cleaned the mating surfaces and o-ring grooves very
carefully/thoroughly. Then used 12" mill bastard file to make the surfaces
flat as well as slightly less deep. Next was Permatex Super Blue (very, very
little,don't know that it even helps but I felt better about it) and bolt it
together. Did this in early spring and still no leakage. This only took
time. No money. I couldn't see spending $500-700. either. Someone must make
these o-rings for Audi? Who?
Best Regards,
Tim Leonard
-----Original Message-----
From: Rich Burke <rwburke@ritekinc.com>
To: quattro@audifans.com <quattro@audifans.com>
Date: Monday, December 20, 1999 3:02 PM
Subject: A/C Compressor Housing O-Rings - Please Help


>Hi List.  I purchased an A/C Compressor and Clutch from Blau (who I love),
>but when my mech was installing it, there are three o-rings that are bad.
>(2 round ones and 1 "L" shaped) He said they seal the compressor to the
>housing.  Blau says they can't get the o-rings, and the mech called Audi,
>and they said they only come with the housing and it cost $700!!??  I am
>going to call around today, but I thought that if anyone has been here
>before, I could use the help.  The part number is 034298013C aka Block /
>Manifold / Housing ??  I also spoke w/ Linda at Carlson, who confirmed its
a
>kit, although her price is $550.
>
>
>Many thanks,
>
>Rich Burke
>88 5KCSTQ
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