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• AC problem
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 20:31:35 -0700
  ...Syncro 86 The compressor unit did'nt work when I move the knob. I put a cable directly from battery to compressor conector and...
• AC problem recap
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 16:36:38 -0700
  ...They were able to patch (resplice?) the one broken hose, after which the system held a vacuum and pressure, and the compressor was ok...
• line attachments on Sandin compressor
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 18:31:10 -0500
  ...Which line connects to which connection on the compressor? So close to cold air I can almost feel it. Owen 84 Westy Sugar Land...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 30 May 2004 20:59:21 -0400
  ...On my 91 Westy the low pressure fitting is right by the compressor, while the high pressure is up in the cabinets. On my...
• Re: AC system still charged after six years?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:39:10 -0400
  ...Whenever I have to get my compressor out of the way (including removal of the engine) I just remove it from it's brackets...
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:58:21 -0500
  The compressor will kick on when the freon level is high enough. hard to tell how many but buy 4 and then return the...
• Re: AC mounting
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 3 May 2005 11:21:38 -0400
  The sanden 508 is used on many vehicles.These compressors, and others can be mounted in any direction.There is a company called Ac...
• Re: Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 18:37:34 -0700
  My wife has a habit of "accidentally" running the AC all year.� I can hear the AC compressor when she pulls in the driveway...
• AC questions - 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 7 Jul 2020 16:55:09 -0400
  ...The compressor clutch is engaging, and the compressor is turning, but the system doesn�t seem to be holding 134a. With system off� AC...
• Re: I need an A/C compressor... cheap. Any sources?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 18:52:37 -0800
  ...I need an A/C compressor... cheap. Any sources? >Hey everybody, >I need an A/C compressor for an '87 vanagon. Mine is leaking...
• Re: Bus Depot A/C Compressor Sanden 508
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 15:27:26 +0000
  ...They did not change the compressor, but rather > > cleared the system with a solvent for the purpose, and used the new > > R134a compatible oil...
• Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 23:12:56 -0500
  ...Really hate the idea of having to get a new compressor just now. Pricey! Thanks. John
• How to make an A/C compressor on indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:37:50 -0700
  I want to add an LED indicator on my Vanagon that will show when the A/C compressor is engaged. Has anyone done this...
• AC Decommissioning
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 16:11:55 -0800
  ...I'd like to take the compressor out to get it out of the way. What is involved in removing the compressor and what...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 23:11:21 -0800
  ...Dunno how a WBX would handle a load like that but it might be a more useful add-on than an air compressor, since...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 7 May 2008 03:50:05 -0400
  ...A normal vehicle has the A/C compressor come on when you turn on your defrost. That way even in the winter the compressor...
• Re: Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:47:00 -0400
  ...Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient? On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 9:11 AM, Poppie Jagersand <poppie.jagersand@yahoo.ca...
• Re: 89 syncro westy ac parts needed
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 23:58:30 -0400
  > Well, my ac problem for my 89 syncro westy turned out to be way major. > Compressor is blown and I am told I need...
• Re: Dometic replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:44:04 -0500
  ...The compressor fridge will run up to four days on the auxilary battery, a week if you store a 100-a/h deep-cycle...
• Re: fixing a/c -- what to plan on?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:44:59 -0700
  ...If you replace the compressor (very likely) you will need to replace the reciever/dryer as well as the expansion valve because if you...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Gmail
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:56:13 -0700
  I own a version of that spring compressor and I have been very satisfied with it for installing stock and aftermarket Syncro and 2WD...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 00:20:21 -0400
  AC compressor normally come with some oil in them . They were run and tested The receiver/dryer should also be replaced during a refrigerant...
• Looking for A/C related parts for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:42:21 EST
  ...Good, used compressor (SD-508) 4 Good, used louvers for the overhead unit. I will pay a reasonable price for these items. Please pmail...
• FS compressor mount and headlight
  Historical mailing list - Wolfburger
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 07:59:53 -0700
  ...Late model a/c compressor mount http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2413055791&ssPageName=ADME:B:LC:MT:1 . Square...
• Re: AC idle enrichment circuit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:14:31 -0400
  ...There was a connector with a brown wire that ran from the compressor to soemwhere (I believe the same route as the power steering...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:58:04 -0400
  I have a few cans of Toyota refrigerant oil for compressors similar to the Vanagon compressor that I can offer list members.Toyota calls...
• Re: Vitrifrigo vs Norcold: noise and power?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:29:48 -0400
  ...The Danfoss compressor of the VF runs silent, the only noise you'll hear is the cooling fan on the condenser and a small...
• Re: Radiator Fan will not turn off.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 18:32:42 -0400
  ...my AC compressor is disconnected, but a buddy of mine was playing with the AC controls while I was driving and turned the AC...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 01:34:01 -0700
  ...One of the wires in that socket is the wire that connects to the A/C compressor clutch. Second, page 97.144 shows the...
• Re: Spring Install
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 15:25:48 -0400
  ...You absolutely need a good spring compressor for the front. If you use the manual kind that is cranked down with a wrench, save...
• Idle high with AC signal on
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:58:15 -0700
  ...Can someone tell me if this green/white wire connects to the AC compressor normally. I'm wondering if I'm missing some circuit...
• Re: Coolant leak below A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 00:14:41 -0500
  ...Coolant leak below A/C compressor Went out today to verify that the van's left head had a blown coolant seal. It appears...
• Re: One board compressor.......Long:.... on wind
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 12:46:28 -0600
  ...I would > mount the > compressor in an out of the way place. The compressors are about the > same > size as the cheepos. Use a...
• RE: In search of '86 Vanagon Air Cond. compressor.
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 09:10:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >I need to replace the AC compressor on my '86. It is made by Sanden and is >a SD510. Problem is the local VW...
• Re: Rear brakes frustration
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:11:54 -0800
  or just use the air compressor, turned down low (7 -10 psi) and an old reservoir cap with bulkhead fitting to connect to air...
• Re: A/C Basic Path of Flow?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Mon, 23 May 2005 11:12:38 -0500
  ...should be the order: >>1 - Compressor Discharge side >>2 - Condensor >>3 - Drier >>4 - Expansion Valve >>5 - Evaporator >>6 - Compressor Suction Side Thanks Kim for...
• Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 20 May 2008 12:20:32 -0400
  ...May 20, 2008 11:32 am, Roger Sisler wrote: > A remanufactured compressor consists of this: New front shaft seal, new > magnetic clutch/pulley, new...
• Re: AC Compressor-Continued, Tin needed
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 14:48:07 -0500
  ...AC Compressor-Continued, Tin needed Volks, OK, so here is where I am with the AC compressor. I think with just a little rigging...
• Re: Why not...?
  Historical mailing list - LAWS HOME
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 11:11:03 -0500
  ...1&2 were the power source and Cyl's 3&4 had a "compressor head" installed on them if I remember correctly. So, I...
• Re: 1986 production changes, again take 2
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 11:33:21 -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...
• 84 Vanagon A/C
  Historical mailing list - KBatzler
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 18:22:35 -0700
  ...I will later install a commercial hi-lo pressure switch and connect the lo side to the compressor cut-out relay (the hi side...
• Re: AC Compressor Mount Repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:43:41 -0700
  stock waterboxer vanagon AC compressor bracket ? why repair when there are hundreds of them laying about ? I have 10 probably. Scott www.turobvans.com...
• Re: '87 AC Radiator Fan Question
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 8 Sep 2001 00:41:09 -0400
  Clarification -- assuming my '84 is wired correctly, fan is on low speed when compressor is on. If coolant temp in radiator is too high...
• Re: Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 1996 01:55:39 -0400
  ...If the freon level drops too low the switch cuts out the compressor thereby alieviating damage to the compressor pistons.Check with the ftp...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:58:36 -0700
  This was for stock 2wd springs, but I didn't need a compressor tool for getting springs out/in when rebuilding my '81 front...
• Re: Fwd: amount of freon in ac system
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:44:59 -0500
  ...The AC system has to carry the > compressor oil throughout the system and return it to the compressor. The > oil can not pass through...
• Miscellaneous Aircooler Questions
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 21:16:49 EDT
  ...However, the compressor is AWOL, as are the mounting brackets. I noticed the motor has a small pulley behind the fan, and the cooling...
• Re: So close to getting my Behr AC going
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 May 2015 19:35:36 -0400
  How do you plan to get those hoses onto that compressor? The 90 degree ends remind me of the air cooled units with the...
• Adding freon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 17:35:05 -0400
  ...My question is since the compressor won't energized will I need to some how jump the compressor clutch to make it run while...
• A/C Compressor and Transmission noises
  Historical mailing list - James Lowe
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 18:37:59 -0700
  Listees, Help! I'm getting a high pitched squeak from the area of the A/C compressor. Sounds like the bearings are going. Also...
• Silver Socket (Was Re[2]: New van timing, cont'd.)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 06 Jan 95 15:54:20 pst
  ...My '82 also has the mystery socket and no >compressor, but I'm the third owner. -Erik >NSC Analog Automotive Systems Tel. (408)721...
• Propane vs. Freeze 12 vs. R-12
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 11:05:31 -0500
  ...I heard it taxes the compressor less and cools just as well. Has anyone had any experiences with propane and how did that compare...
• A/C question...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 07:25:25 -0500
  I can only find one pressure fitting near my A/C compressor - where's the other one? The findable one is within six inches...
• Re: D.I.Y. R-134 Kit AC Recharge advice
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 13:40:26 +1100
  ...Either right at the compressor suction (desireable) or in the line between the compressor and the evaporator. The Low Pressure switch protects the compressor...
• not a failing engine mount :)
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Sat, 25 May 1996 21:56:29 -0400
  ...Anyway, in a/c news, we began to charge my compressor with freon today and eventually the compressor decided to squeal and smoke so...
• Re: AC hoses
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Sun, 14 May 2000 07:25:17 -0500
  ...On the compressor, I would use Ken or the Bus Depot...much cheaper, as you have found. Joachim Joachim and Belinda and Hobi and...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 17:11:52 -0400
  ...Remove the dryer, disconnect the compressor, and remove the expansion valve. Blow out the hoses with WD40 or mineral spirits; I used a compressor...
• Re: R134 A/C conversion kits
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 24 May 1999 20:16:15 -0500
  ...Keep in mind that conversions are typically done when the system is broken, often with a seized up compressor. A seized compressor can often...
• Re: HORNS!!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 19:21:23 -0800
  ...The horns are fine, sound great, but the compressor died very shortly after installation. $20 later, a wrecked Porsche 911 gave it's set...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 09:12:27 -0600
  ...You do NOT flush out the dryer, or the compressor. I let my compressor drain for a couple days, turning it every 8 hours...