RE: A/C

["Gies, John" <JGies@skandia.com>]

interested in it when you get it.  i got the same estimate ($1500) for a
conversion on my old '86 bimmer L7.  again from the dealer (read
Lucifer).  ouch!

i've got dead A/C on my 88 as well.  had it recharged with *something* -
the little shop that did it said it would work just as good as
Freon...fat chance, it lasted about 2 months and died.  compressor kicks
on, just no cold.  figure i've got a leak.  maybe it's time to convert.

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>From: 	Rich Garrett[SMTP:jrgarre@uswest.com]
>Sent: 	Thursday, July 17, 1997 2:20 PM
>To: 	scirocco-l@privatei.com
>Subject: 	RE: A/C
>
>
>
>>Brian
>>88 White Scirocco 16V
>Writes....
>
>>Assuming my system is OK and all i really need is a recharge and 3 new
>>pounds of freon(at $40 per pould...ouch!) then i would consider
>>converting the system to R134.  I found a guy who said he could change
>>it over for no more than $325(assuming the condenser and compressor are
>>OK).  All he would have to do is change the reciever/dryer and the
>>hoses.  What do you guys think?  Has anyone changed their systems over
>>from R12 to R134?
>
>
>Well here's my current experience with the same situation:
>
>A/C doesn't work. So I take the Scirocco in to the Dealer for a recall on the
>gas tank, and have them check the A/C problem, 'cos I have a 15% off coupon.
>They tell me that the high pressure valve is leaking, but (more important)
>the
>control unit is not engaging the compressor at all. The compressor works,
>because they were able to "jump start" it.
>
>So, the Dealer sez $520 to replace the control unit, and valve, plus whatever
>the freon costs! Bite me....  I ask them how much it would cost to convert
>the
>system to R-134. The guy goes off, asks a mechanic, and comes back with $25!!
>No way. Fearing the worst i ask him to confirm that. 5 weeks later (this
>morning), when the recall part finally comes in(!), I take the car in, and
>ask
>about the conversion. Now they tell me $1200!!!! Holy Crack Smokers!!
>
>They are providing me with a detailed estimate on the conversion, so I'll
>post
>it tomorrow if anyone's interested, or just email me if only a couple of
>people want it.
>
>rich
>
>'87 16v
>
>"If Anybody gets Funked up, its gonna be You!"
>
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