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• AC-what is normal operation?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Waide
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:27:11 -0700
  ...Other (non VW) cars turn the compressor on and off-expecially when idling, but my Vanagon compressor seems to be 'on' all the time...
• ac compressor removal
  Historical mailing list - joe GLISSON
  Thu, 29 May 2003 16:02:06 -0700
  I want to remove my ac compressor as well as the rest of the components. Is there any reason not to? Is the ac...
• Diagram Request 1985 Volkswagen vannagon Complete (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 13:38:09 -0400
  ...May need to find adapters to hook up gauge manifold to compressor. What size are the hook up ports on the compressor? 7/16...
• Re: '87 AC Radiator Fan Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 09:00:20 -0400
  ...The later vans will also turn off the compressor on high coolant temp. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: jhlauterbach [mailto:jhlauterbach@msn.com] Sent: Saturday...
• Re: '85 a/c compressor bracket bolt specs
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 10:34:57 -0400
  ...to pick up to mount the > a/c compressor bracket to the block (older style) and the compressor to the > bracket? > > TIA > > Karl Wolz >
• Re: Does air cond.=hp loss?
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 12 Sep 1996 14:13:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...wrote: > The last few wasserboxer vans that I've looked at, that had A/C, have had their > compressor belts removed, and the owners...
• Re: AC Conversion: R12 to R134A
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 21:23:30 -0500
  ...Monday, July 23, 2001 5:10 PM > > > > Remove your compressor, drain mineral oil, flush compressor and lines > > w/non clorinated brake cleaner using an...
• Re: A/C Compressor - generic?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:10:12 -0400
  ...replaced the compressor, and the next weakest link blew, and so on and so on... effectively every major component and all lines have been...
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:48:26 -0500
  ...http://www.greenhybrid.com/discuss/f10/how-much-current-does-c-compressor-draw-18234/ I am sure the information is available from Toyota so...
• Re: belt replacment...grrrrrr...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 17:37:48 -0700
  > i'm rather confused on how to slacken tension on the a/c > compressor. there appears to be both a top and bottom pivot...
• A/C Hose and parts needed
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 1 May 1999 14:04:58 -0000
  I need the hose that connects to the A/C compressor for an 83.5 w/c Vanagon. It's the one that runs...
• Free A/C Compressor - Come and get it (Columbus, OH)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 09:06:23 -0500
  I have an A/C compressor taking up space in my basement. It was supposed to be in working condition when I removed it...
• Re: AC-what is normal operation?
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 22:22:01 -0400
  ...New compressor, exp. valve, > > drier, refrigerant. I run A/C flat out all the time. Fan max, compressor > > max. Outlet air temp 45-50F...
• Re: 1986 production changes, again
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 11:24:18 -0800
  ...This is why the 7xx is considered a direct replacement for >the 08 (backward compatibility). > >Note, however, that Sanden compressors came with a plethora...
• Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 19 May 2008 12:02:48 -0700
  ...Does > > anybody know what's involved in rebuilding one of these A/C compressors? > I > > know you can buy rebuilds for $300 or so...
• RE: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Terhaar-Yonkers
  Fri, 28 Mar 1997 18:28:46 GMT
  ...There are both low pressure and high pressure compressor cutoffs. If all the freon leaks out, the compressor will not run. In reference to...
• Re: Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 20:16:41 -0700
  ...Is there a better Upgraded compressor > for the 88 up 2.1L? > > > Jeff, > Can't slip anything past you Jeff. Your quite > right but...
• A/C hose replacement - OK to leave compressor belted?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 13:26:50 -0800
  ...While the hoses are disconnected, should I leave my compressor with its belt on? Or should it be disconnected. Since the clutch doesn't...
• Re: A/C compressor Power usage
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 21:12:10 -0700
  ...It is geared 2:1 (2 turns of the motor to 1 turn of the compressor) We use a 1725 rpm motor. I currently...
• Front AC System Failures - European Cooler Air
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 08:42:29 -0700
  ...Replaced Compressor and refilled system with R12 Result: Works Fine ... But not needed Third Time: Fan belt started squealing, Compressor not turned on / Problem...
• Re: Blown AC Compressor- Replacement Advice
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 15:17:00 EDT
  The new A/C compressors from Sanden are made to be used with R-134a so this should not be a problem. I have...
• Does air cond.=hp loss?
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  12 Sep 96 01:23:23 EDT
  The last few wasserboxer vans that I've looked at, that had A/C, have had their compressor belts removed, and the owners all...
• 89 syncro westy ac saga continues
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 12:33:11 -1000
  ...Got compressor and receiver/drier from bus depot. Original compressor #7411... new one #7401... Ron Salmon assured me that was OK. Tech replaced comp...
• Re: Fwd: amount of freon in ac system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 00:25:46 -0700
  ...The AC system has to carry the compressor oil throughout the system and return it to the compressor. The oil can not pass through...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 May 2005 13:18:26 -0700
  ...The low pressure line is a short piece that runs between the expansion valve and the compressor thru the driver's side rear pillar...
• Re: noisy A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 14:22:08 -0500
  On the flip side you could be grinding the compressor innards and introducing metal fillings into the system. Good Luck & Drive Safely Ken Lewis...
• Re: A/C shop in CA?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Jul 2006 20:04:38 -0500
  ...The old R12 compressors had a much lower head pressure. If the compressor was not designed for that higher head pressure in the first...
• Re: AC Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 06:51:08 -0500
  ...AC Compressor > > >> Bulley wrote: >> > >> > Ron- >> > >> > Prima Fascia, it sounds like a great idea. If your York is toast, the >> > Sanden is a good compressor...
• Re: AC powered air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 12:49:16 -0800
  Perhaps a separate sufficiently sized alternator could be installed on the left side of the engine where the A/C compressor is in A...
• Re: Bypassing low preasure switch
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:47:16 -0400
  You can run a hot wire over to the alternator to the compressor (I think the hot wire on that is green while I...
• Re: A/C Success (long)
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Mon, 26 May 2003 22:42:54 -0500
  ...Lock up compressor,blow seals, fittings. To low or not will burn compressor up. This is important thing that I did not see in...
• Re: 215's fitting in the spare tire compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:15:21 -0400
  Ok, until you got to the portable compressor, I thought it was Friday again already! :-) At 05:00 PM 7/14/2003 -0400, Joe...
• Re: Engine/Compressor
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 22:10:16 -0700
  ...It tells about one design that was played with early on in which two cylinders acted as compressors... to SUPERCHARGE the other two cylinders...
• Help!: Aux A/C evaporator & R-134a conversion?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Apr 1997 19:57:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...My AC compressor leaks, some of my refrigerant hoses leak, and it gets awfully hot in the front of the van so now would...
• Re: Bus Depot A/C Compressor Sanden 508
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 10:14:13 -0500
  ...I have converted about six (soon to be seven) auto AC systems to 134, never changed a compressor nor was I ever warned to...
• Re: How to make an A/C compressor on indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:21:01 -0400
  ...Just connect the light between ground and the wire on the thermostat switch that drives the compressor clutch. To monitor the pressure, use the...
• Re: idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 13:51:49 EDT
  ...The 110 volt compressor >probably >will not have the capacity of the stock engine powered unit, so maybe >going >through a shreader(sp?) wouldn...
• Re: A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 21:44:44 -0500
  ...This should be doable with engine and compressor off. But I don't really know how. John On Sep 6, 2016 19:25, "Dan...
• air cond belt
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Sun, 31 May 1998 16:16:51 -0500
  ...I'm considering cutting the belt off for the compressor and even removing the compressor for better access to plugs and grounding cables. Is...
• Tiico AC Compressor Question
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 06:25:01 +0800
  Does anyone know where I can find the bolt that attaches the AC compressor to the Tiico? Size/diameter? Sorry for asking such a...
• Re: A/C compressor Power usage
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 00:37:05 -0400
  Even if it were possible, is it that this solution (driving the van's compressor on alternating current) is to the wrong problem? IIRC...
• Is Vanagon AC compressor compatible w/ B4 Passat TDI's and Audi 200's?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:08:30 -0800
  Hi All, I've got bad AC compressors in both my '89 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro and my '96 Passat TDI. I've got...
• how do you test and a/c compressor?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:10:31 -0400
  ...and obstruction most likly in the x-valve or a crapped compressor. since i have to most likly drop the top to get to...
• Re: Texas A/C Questions
  Historical mailing list - Donald Welch
  Sat, 26 May 2001 18:01:16 -0500
  ...As far as a compressor goes... we had one put on in Mexico a year or so ago. The mounts for the compressors are...
• FS Behind the Dash Air Conditioning System
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 12:36:59 -0600
  I have a nearly complete behind the dash Air Conditioning System For Sale. (No compressor/Needs three feet of hose) It was working good...
• Discover a source of cheap A/C compressors
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:46:56 -0800
  ...The only reason I bring this up is that there may be a good chance that any of these compressors will be in good...
• AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:22:52 -0400
  ...What I notice though is that in each speed - low-medium-high iif I rotate the temperature control to the point where the compressor...
• '84 Westy: Does Air Conditioner Boost Idle?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:25:54 -0700
  Does the '84 Westy stock air conditioner have a way to boost the idle when the compressor is engaged? If so, what's the...
• AC compressor o/h
  Historical mailing list - Lee Brewer
  Fri, 8 Oct 1999 07:38:38 -0700
  Has anyone done a complete o/h on their SD709 compressor? How about a cost comparison for self overhaul vs. $300 new at the...
• Re: AC no work
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 13:47:38 EDT
  ...Bad clutch in compressor. Loose belt to AC compressor. dirty vanes in the evaporator (enough to prevent air movement). Blocked input to the evaporator...
• Re: AC idle enrichment circuit
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:12:06 -0700
  ...That lone white/green wire connects to the compressor clutch wire, so the A/C wiring will tell the idle controller that the A...
• Re: [PHISH][subaruvanagon] Re: A/C hose blew!
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:07:21 -0700
  ...The low pressure switch disables the compressor when there is not enough freon in the system. The high pressure switch turns on the radiator...
• A/C too loud
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 13:02:50 EDT
  ...Has anyone else had this problem (or ideas/comments)? Shouldn't the compressor make a bit of noise? Should I wait until the compressor...
• Re: Very loud screech when AC compressor turns on (Dennis check this out please)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:42:11 -0700
  ...When you turn the a/c on a load is imposed by the compressor and if the belt is not good or is loose...
• Re: belt replacment...grrrrrr...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:10:06 -0700
  ...the compressor was rather stiff, i did > have to lossen the bottom pivot as to get the belt on/off not only did the...
• Re: Wire to A/C compressor, '85 Westy (Ahah!)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 May 2004 11:48:47 -0400
  ...Mike > Sometime during the winter, the wire to the A/C compressor went "somewhere" > ... I know not where. > > Currently, the black wire that exits...
• =?utf-8?Q?Vanagon_A=2fC_compressor_=2d_Pictures_of_the_compressors_insides?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?rogersisler=32=30=30=30_=28via_Flickr=29?=
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 15:49:36 +0000
  Hi, A/C compressor pictures for those that are interested in such things, even in winter. Just follow this link to my photos: http...
• Early or late model ?
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Mon, 30 Dec 2013 22:00:06 -0800
  ...model or a 1986 late model? Like for the AC compressor, the compressor is different for the 1986 Westys whether it is a late...
• Installing a used A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 20 May 1998 11:35:57 -0400
  I'm going to be installing a used A/C compressor ( I just sent the money yesterday so I guess I'll be getting...
• Use Quantum A/C compression in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 12:04:57 -0600
  I have an A/C compressor from an '85 or so Quantum TD, and am wondering if I could use it in a Vanagon...