A6 Compressor
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A6 Compressor
1969 L46
I am trying to keep my car at least visually original as possible. My A6 compressor needs to be rebuilt... however it seems as though it would cost around $400 to send it out for rebuilding..... yet ... I can go on Ebay and find one for $150 to $200. Why is there such a price difference?
Chinese Labor??
Inferior cheap parts?
Not complete rebuilds?
I'm puzzled.
Thanks for your replies.
I am trying to keep my car at least visually original as possible. My A6 compressor needs to be rebuilt... however it seems as though it would cost around $400 to send it out for rebuilding..... yet ... I can go on Ebay and find one for $150 to $200. Why is there such a price difference?
Chinese Labor??
Inferior cheap parts?
Not complete rebuilds?
I'm puzzled.
Thanks for your replies.
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All three? Depending on the requirement to have a functional ac without regard for longevity, online vendors may be the best option.
Last edited by resdoggie; Nov 28, 2017 at 08:36 AM.
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If you're going to be recharging the system with R12 I don't think it would be good idea to cut costs on a compressor rebuild or replacement. Those cost saving could easily be lost quickly if you compressor problems soon after.
