I wouldn't buy a rebuilt compressor from Fleabay - too many risks that you'll end up with a lump of aluminum. That said, buying from Rockauto or similar would be a safer bet if you want to buy on-line.
As for your leak - most likely it's a dry o-ring. You could probably just pull the lines and replace all the o-rings. Then evacuate the system and refill it with a sealer and an oil charge. >________________________________ > From: Jack Simon <[email protected]> >To: Volkswagen a2 16v discussion list <[email protected]> >Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:17 PM >Subject: Re: [a2-16v-list] Rebuilt ac compressor > >Don't just look at the compressor, have it professionally leak checked with a >dye injected into the system, there are a ton of places it could be leaking, >all of which are expensive to repair. Mine still leaks but being in south >central PA, it isn't that critical to me, being near St. Pete makes a helluva >difference!! > >On 23 May 2012, at 18:34, Chad wrote: > >I may have a leaking compressor on my 90 16v. What experiece do you >guys have with rebuilt compressors? Price range is rather wide from >what I saw on eBay. I'm also considering having the hoses rebuilt >depending on cost. An ac charge lasts only 4 months at this point and >the compressor is attracting lots of oil/dirt. I'll do some leak >detection too to be sure. > >_______________________________________________ >a2-16v-list mailing list >[email protected] >http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > > > _______________________________________________ a2-16v-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list
