[Shotimes] A/C Compressor options?

[Paul L Fisher]

Depends on how long you are going to keep it.

A couple miscelaneous notes:

If the compressor put a bunch of little metal fillings in the system, make sure 
it is flushed.

If there was a period of time (more than a couple of weeks) that ouside air was 
allowed in to the system, replace the drier.

-- 

Paul L Fisher
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Quoting Steve Tatro <stevetatro_shotimes@att.net>:

> Just confirmed with Torrie at FPN.  The compressor is brand new, not a
> rebuild.
> 
> For $80 more than even the cheapest rebuild, this combo may be the best
> deal.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Steve Tatro 
> Red/Black '93 with 170k miles 
> Cincinnati, Ohio 
> 
> 
> 
> -----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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