<VV> OPINIONS PLEASE. no, or little Corvair.

[Harry Yarnell]

I do a fair amount of A/C work, and one lesson I've learned is NEVER buy a 
reman (rebuilt compressor). New one's arn't that much more (if any) if you 
know where to look. I've used E-bay lately, just type in 'A/C compressor' in 
the search box, and the world is at your fingertips. One manufacturer is 
Seldain (sp) that I've used and seem to last.

I've also used ACKITS.COM

Harry Yarnell
Perryman garage and orphanage
Perryman, MD
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
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Subject: <VV> OPINIONS PLEASE. no, or little Corvair.


> Long story short, when do you know, and should you purchase extra parts, 
> when you plan on keeping a car a long time. My Mom owns a very rare 85 2 
> DOOR, Park Ave. Most all were 4 doors, this is a fully loaded 2 door. Even 
> one of the salesman at the Buick house stopped and looked at it in the 
> service drive, and told her how rare it is. Problem, the AC compressor has 
> gone out after 8 or 10 years. It was also converted to 134-R in 2000. I 
> used to work at the Buick/Chevy house, and still have a few buddys in 
> parts. It took us two days to locate the correct compressor. and at a very 
> good price too. The original from AC/Delco is discontinued. Went to 
> Vintage Parts Inc,(didn't have time to check on Corvair parts), and they 
> show to have 8 rebuilt in stock, for $199.95. Beats GMs $700, if they had 
> it. Should I buy 2, and keep one spare? Also, how do you store it for a 
> long time, with out ruining it? Pack it in grease, and seal it? Will the 
> seals go bad just sitting in a box? Risk one b
> eing available in another 10 years. What do you think? OH, this car only 
> has 52,000 original miles on it. What do you guys think? BRUCE
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