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• For anyone that may want to put a SD709 in a 83.5-85
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 15:50:11 -0800
  ...It had the SD 709 compressor. Earlier Discoverys had the SD510. 9 cubic inches and 10 cubic inches,respectively. I think most Discoverys ,up...
• Re: New van timing, cont'd.
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Fri, 6 Jan 1995 15:24:03 -0800
  ...The owners > > manual shows it in use, running the compressor that was included to fill > > the > > collapsible spare tire with which the vehicle was...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 10:41:07 -0800
  ...was a discussion regarding > how you could somehow use your AC compressor to fill an air tank for > inflating tires instead of pressurizing your...
• Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 00:00:19 +0000
  ...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: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:46:41 -0700
  ...Now engine idle increases when the compressor is on as it should and it does not want to stall. Thank you, Ryan On Sun...
• Re: Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 16:49:26 -0500
  ...But not everyone can run the AC in winter -- unless he wants to kill the compressor. > > > John > On 10/4/2012 9:58 AM...
• Re: Question Re: AC compressor install in Tiico or inline-4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 03:38:07 -0400
  ...all tiico brackets with the A2 golf/Jetta setup. > THe AC compressor from the 86 Vanagon fits right in. You > will need to use...
• Re: repost - basic a/c hose connection question.
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 10:44:36 -0500
  ...High pressure valve is behind the rear panel, the low pressure valve is on the compressor. Good Morning, Fred
• a/c refurbished (long)
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 10:49:11 -0400
  ...They needed the part and model number which are both on a sticker on the side of the compressor. The compressor was new and...
• Re: Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:51:33 -0700
  ...It teased me for a few weeks and after the 3rd Sanden > > compressor > > > shrapneled I gave up and just drank more water... I lived...
• Re: More on Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:40:26 -0700
  ...He recommends replacing |> > compressor and dryer. Quoted $500 for compressor plus |labor, $85 for |> > dryer plus labor plus replacing lost freon. Around $850 total...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:22:36 -0700
  ...It worked perfectly for several years with the VW compressor and then with the Subaru compressor until the Subaru compressor self- destructed. Their observation...
• Re: How to make an A/C compressor on indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:00:36 -0400
  Todd, If memory serves me; the compressor clutch only has one wire. Twelve volts is applied to this wire to energize it. You do...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 29 Jan 2025 12:01:04 -0500
  ...We attempted the project without a spring compressor. We were able to safely remove the spring and install shim. But then the easy part...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 22:33:18 -0500
  ...Does the compressor come with the oil already in it, or does the oil have to be added? If it comes dry, requiring oil...
• lots of a/c trouble shotting questions...
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 18:04:36 -0400
  ...Obviously I got acceptable pressure in the system (not saying the right amount) as the compressor is engaging and there is both a high...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:58:42 -0400
  ...of Steve Schwenck's springs on my '84 Westy without a compressor. The fronts were a little tight, but nothing drastic. No stupid lashups...
• AC idle enrichment circuit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:15:50 -0700
  ...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 relay question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:45:34 -0800
  ...Do you have enough refrigerant in there? IIRC, compressor will not engage if you are running low. BenT >
• Switching a/c in 81 vanagon to r-134...how much compressor oil?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 16:09:39 -0400
  Volks, I am in the process of firing up the a/c on my backup 81 westy............it is the York type compressor, and...
• WTB - AC compressor for 1990 GL
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 09:32:32 -0700
  As stated in the subject line, I need an AC compressor for a 1990 vanagon. Mine died recently and I'd like to get...
• How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 6 May 2008 11:20:54 -0500
  ...where to get any parts needed for the compressor and how to get the compressor open to fit them, how to get the oil...
• Re: noisy A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 11:49:27 -0500
  ...If any of these problems are allowed to continue for long, however, you may be shelling out the cabbage for a new/rebuilt compressor...
• 1985 Westy A/C compressor doesn't turn
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Sat, 13 Jun 2015 12:31:48 -0700
  Hi All, The A/C compressor on my 1985 Westy doesn't turn. The compressor clutch doesn't even attempt to engage. The blower...
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:45:12 -0800
  >>> starting with a leak down test. >> out the compressor tomorrow and have a look anyway. " > > "compressor" ??? > what compressor ? My Hitachi air compressor... to hook...
• Re: Westy Fridge Conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:49:14 -0700
  ...On some models of the compressor you can set the compressor speed, and thus its cooling and its current draw, with another resistor. See...
• Refrigerate Oil
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 10:13:39 -0500
  Marcus, My compressor will be pretty hot (almost can't touch it), but not just after 2 minutes. IMHO, may be you don't...
• Other A/C hose needed ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 08:14:25 -0400
  ...Now after the shop put in the hose, new compressor and receiver, the second one blew. What I need now is the long hose...
• Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:55:38 -0400
  ...In my system check I noted the compressor was still engaging (when I told it to) even knowing I had evac'd the refrigerant...
• Re: trepidations
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Aug 1996 01:47:50 -0400
  ...Regarding the A/C compressor: Replacing the compressor is no big deal either, but finding a replacement may be a little bit of work...
• A/C compressor cutoff switch
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  12 Sep 96 23:40:01 EDT
  ...A few of you stated something about an A/C compressor override/cutoff switch designed to temporarily shutoff the compressor during hard acceleration ( passing...
• A/C Compressor for '84 Wolfsburg Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 17:02:01 -0700
  ...Will this '87 Jetta compressor fit my vanagon and will the ports match up to connect the hoses? I try to put the right...
• A/C Whine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 06:49:16 EDT
  ...However the point is, the compressor whines also. It whines particularly loudly on low settings. Before I modified the ductings it didnt work well...
• AC converted to 134 - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 10:11:51 -0700
  ...Also, the new (not rebuilt) compressor makes just as much noise as the old one! My 1990 Syncro also has a noisy (R12) compressor...
• AC: R134, R12, Just fixed, broke already
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:08:10 -0700
  Had a conversion done to r134 to my suburuvanagon - they put in a compressor from a junkyard, cause hoses didn't fit --- it was...
• air cond compressor and water temp sender
  Historical mailing list - .
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 10:57:15
  ...Now I'm told the compressor is shot. What happened? 2. VW says the water temp sender is the small one on the back...
• I need an A/C compressor... cheap. Any sources?
  Historical mailing list - Stucco
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 19:17:50 -0700
  Hey everybody, I need an A/C compressor for an '87 vanagon. Mine is leaking. I saw where the bus depot has them for...
• Re: 89 syncro westy ac saga continues
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 19:31:26 EDT
  ...I had to put a good bit more than I thought I would, into the system before the compressor would kick in and before...
• Re: AC no work
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 17:01:39 -0500
  ...If the center of the compressor pulley is not turning, there is probably no electrical power there to activate the clutch. Then you need...
• Re: A/C HELP!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 21:41:55 -0400
  > My Mom has an 84 with front A/C the Compressor has gone > Where do I find a replacement, I have found the 508...
• Bus Depot A/C Compressor Sanden 508
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 14:11:48 +0000
  ...which case it is going back, I never would have purchased a an R12 only compressor! Any have any experience with this? Jeff Stewart
• AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Thu, 12 May 2005 12:42:53 -0500
  My '85 Vanny has always had the AC Compressor disconnected. The PO told me he disconnected it to rermove the engine and replace the...
• Re: '85 A/C Works Again
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 14:40:05 -0400
  ...I was able to get the compressor to run after fooling with the temp. > switch.......The compressor loaded up the engine where it wouldn...
• Re: TECH TRICK- install cylinders without removing the motor
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 05:40:19 -0500
  > Here you go: > > I read this somewhere on the internet, where this guy took a regular ring > compressor band and nylon tied it around...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:57:48 -0700
  ...This 2nd one will be connected externally to the compressor. The 2 liter bottle will be filled with fresh brake fluid. The air compressor...
• The fridge fired up! YES!!! (and I tell you how... ;-)
  Historical mailing list - Jutta & Christian Knust
  Sun, 20 May 2001 06:35:52 +0200
  ...Now you can bet I will never move my Westy without that nice little compressor again. Might as well get one of these "Compressor...
• Re: TiiCo A/C Compressor Melting Hole in Coolant Overflow Tank
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 09:45:43 -0700
  ...Apparently, this was caused by heat from the > engine being transferred through the A/C compressor housing. The > compressor, while not touching the coolant...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:31:56 -0600
  ...It came apart very easily and thought, hmmmm, I might not need a compressor. Thing is, though, I usually work on Syncros. *Miguel* *The...
• Re: Industrial Motors/air compressors
  Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 14:48:33 -0400
  > > While we're on the topic, does anyone have any info on using a VW engine > in-tact as an air compressor? Is it...
• AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:16:35 -0400
  ...I seem to recall many, many years ago there was a discussion regarding how you could somehow use your AC compressor to fill an...
• Re: AC wiring question ('84)
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 18:57:12 -0700
  ...Why labor the engine(with the compressor) and > pump more heat (from the condenser) into the radiator? The problem is that in this Texas...
• Re: noisy A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 06:58:48 -0800
  ...My '85 Westy had a compressor that got noisier and eventually died. As for noise level, I could hear it from driver's seat...
• Re: EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 11:20:19 +1100
  ...EMERGENCY POWER PLANT > >> On a similar subject - Someone used to have plans for converting a VW >> engine into a self-contained air compressor - 2...
• Re: I have questions about converting the AC system to 134a
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 13:21:32 -0400
  ...I drained the compressor of the old R12 oil, but in your case you will not have to do this. I also vacuumed down...
• Re: repost - basic a/c hose connection question.
  Historical mailing list - Woten, Rodney
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 11:48:42 -0500
  ...You can not compress a liquid! High pressure gas out of compressor to evaporator that turn the freon into liquid Liquid goes to condensor...
• Re: Air cond.
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 06 Jan 95 08:51:50 CST
  ...Anyways, It has air conditioning but >the compressor is missing. I planed on fixing the AC but after hearing >all the rhetoric early this...
• AC Leaks
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:06:06 -0400
  The most common leak is faulty "o" rings where the lines connect to the compressor. I would check these first. Be sure to use...
• Re: Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 28 Dec 2016 06:36:33 -0800
  i use my pancake home-despot portable compressor with no issues, though it's unable to "keep up" with bodywork tools like sanders or...
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 20:55:34 GMT
  Tom -- OOPS! Looks like I had wishful thinking eyeballs (read compressor, was condensor). The low price compressors are for pre-87 and $170. I...
• Re: AC compressor 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:01:22 -0400
  ...AC compressor 2.1L Folks, Anyone got a recommendation where I can find an AC compressor for the 2.1L? Busboys and Volkscafe don...