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Re: [Shop-talk] Buying a new compressor of just the 'compressor'?

To: eric@megageek.com
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Buying a new compressor of just the 'compressor'?
From: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2015 09:58:28 -0600
Cc: shop-talk@Autox.Team.Net
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> On Nov 25, 2015, at 08:07, eric@megageek.com wrote:
>
> First, Happy T'day to all the US folk here.  For your not in the US, have
> a great day as well.
>
>
> On to the question...
>
> I have a compressor that I have been using for about 20 years now (wow,
> has it really been that long?)
>
> Recently, the compressor is leaking some oil.  So I know a replacement is
> coming up.  My question, is it better to replace the whole unit, or just
> the compressor pump?

For me, it would ldepend on the compressor.  If it's a high quality industrial
compressor, I would check out the tank, and  if it's good, repair or replace
the pump.

If the tank is crap, replace the whole thing.
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