[Shotimes] A/C Compressor options?

[Steve Tatro]

I checked it out.  Not bad prices, but I'm just leary of "anonymous"
rebuilds.

Have you or someone you know used on of these compressors with good results?

Thanks as always,

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Porter [mailto:ronporter@prodigy.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 4:10 PM
To: stevetatro@att.net; 'SHOTimes'
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] A/C Compressor options?


Did you check out the site I posted the other day? They have a few options
for around $260:

http://www.caawparts.com/index.asp?Page=Home

Ron Porter 

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Steve Tatro
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 3:25 PM
To: 'SHOTimes'
Subject: [Shotimes] A/C Compressor options?


Figured this question deserved it's own subject line.
 
I'm looking, and looking for replacement compressors.  Rebuilds from AZ,
NAPA, etc.  New ones from FPN, local stealer, etc.  I can't choose.
 
Is there a way to figure out WHO does the rebuilds for these different
suppliers?  I'm having a hard time getting straight answers from anyone.
I've heard stories regarding a couple of rebuilders to avoid at all costs
(thanks to those who've given me the heads-up).
 
Anybody have good/bad luck with any and would like to share their opinions?
I'm all ears.
 
The NAPA replacement with clutch is $400.
 
The AZ is out of stock, but back when it showed up it was around $230.
 
New parts (I think?) from FPN are:  $225 compressor, $45 clutch pulley, $45
clutch coil, $27 clutch hub = $342.
 
Oh, and NAPA indicates that the warranty on the compressor is only valid if
a new accumulator/hose is installed, part costs $139.  This almost makes it
sound absolutely necessary.  Opinions?
 
Thanks for any more feedback you guys can provide.
 
Steve Tatro 
Red/Black '93 with 170k miles 
Cincinnati, Ohio 
 
P.S.  PFish, would you really consider $2500 for your SHO?
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