Im doing this very same thing on another project car. The green AC O-rings
and other AC parts can be bought online at Partsgeek. Its not too
expensive. They even have new compressors.
If you plan to do it yourself you'll need a decent AC vacuum pump which can
be bought at Harbor Freight
-Les
On May 23, 2012 7:55 PM, "Matthew Yip" <[email protected]> wrote:

> 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.
> >
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