I replaced that same hose last year.  I found two
companies here in Raleigh who were able to help.  They
are both franchise stores, so should be available in
most cities.  The first one named "Parker Store" sells
the hose and fittings, and the other, "Diesel
Injection Service" has the hydraulic tool that crimps
on the ends.  Just take your hose in to do a match up.
I was able to use my original hose ends so it only
cost me the hose and crimping labor, as well as lots
of sand and grime in my eyes to install it.

Good Luck,
Bill Knight

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List
[mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Tom Moritz
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2000 1:30 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: AC hoses

Does anybody know of an alternate source for VW AC
hoses?  Our mechanic has
identified one leaky hose (the long high pressure one
that runs from the
compressor to the condensor coil) as well as a leaky
compressor.  He has
also told me that two of the other three hoses are
seeping and could be
going south.  My inclination is to take this
opportunity to upgrade the
system to R134 and he agrees but the cost is pretty
darn high.  With parts
from VW we are looking at over $2000.

I have identified an alternate source for the
compressor with clutch and
filter dryer (Bus Depot - compressor and filter are
less than half dealer
price).  I haven't been able to find a distributer of
aftermarket hoses
though (Bus Depot is closed on weekends so I haven't
confirmed if they have
them or not).  Has anybody had to replace these hoses
and found an
alternate source?  If so, would you be willing to
share your source?

Thank you,

Tom Moritz
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