I feel your pain, my AC was doing the same, I still have the original in the garage, it works, but makes an awful howling sound. I found a company in texas that refurbs them, but no go on the VX 01 model. It is special to the VX. On a good note, the 3.5L 01 VX can utilize the 02 trooper compressor. It fits, just barely. New will run close to $1K, but you can get a used one for under $200 online.