Cruise-Air parts.

[Bob Lawrence]

Hey, Gardner,
That's a great price for a compressor as previous poster says costs
was $2,100.
Is this a new one or a rebuilt one?
Also, where do I find AAP on the web, gotta look at that!
Bob Lawrence
84 PT36
Branson, Mo. (With only 3 a/c's still working)

> have three Curise-airs in my '83 FC. Two work but the center one
has
> a bad compressor. I've been through the capacitors, etc. so I am
> pretty sure.
> I got a price today of $620 from AAP for the compressor, drier and
> adapters for the new drier. That is without shipping or the cost of
> having someone replace the parts and recharge the system. I can get
a
> good rate on the labor, but still it will be $800+ in the end.
>
> Has anyone found better prices on parts?
>
> The rear unit evaproator is about two feet from the center one. I
am
> thinking about adding a duct with a two way deflector from the rear
> unit to the center unit vent and switching between the bedroom or
> kitchen area as needed. Perhaps if we decide to head for the ultra
> hot climates after retirement I will spend the money, but for now
> this seems like a good compromise. Has anyone done this?
>
> I am not interested in roof units.
>
> Gardner
> 83FC35
> New Jersey
>