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• Re: Aftermarket Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:35:28 -0800
  ...After > I had mine installed, it quit working and I was told I needed a new > compressor. It turned out nothing was wrong with...
• Water pump job in progress. 84 Westy 1.9L. Need advice.
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Shiaman
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 18:40:27 -0700
  ...Maybe this is not the best time, or is it? I'd really like to get the compressor out of there since I can...
• Re: Discover a source of cheap A/C compressors
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:44:53 -0500
  ...The only reason I bring this up is that there may be a good chance that any of these compressors will be in good...
• Re: Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 21:18:40 +0800
  ...Install an AC motor in the engine bay with a belt going to the compressor. Put a double clutch on the vehicle air conditioner...
• Re: How do I get this EGR filter on??? Fixed! But.....
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 08:08:38 -0500
  ...While replacing an A/C compressor myself I decided to change the spark plugs since they were readily accessible without the compressor. You guessed...
• Brand New a/c compressor for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 23:04:07 -0400
  I purchased a brand new Sanden a/c compressor w/clutch from Busdepot. A coupl e months ago for use in my tiico conversion...
• Re: VW-Air compressors
  Historical mailing list - Riku Aarikka
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 09:55:37 +0300 (EETDST)
  ...all this discussion about using a VW motor as an air compressor. > > See the top R/H corner of page 17 in the July...
• WANTED: dead AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 20:31:33 -0800
  Volks, I would like to get my mittens on a Vanagon AC compressor - dead or alive. Preferably for cheap or better yet free. When...
• Now on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 22:48:00 -0500
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1825645594 If nothing else the compressor is probably still ok. Anybody with a 1.9...
• Complication with R-134a Kit - question (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 6 Jun 1999 14:55:35 -0500
  ...Find a drain plug on compressor, remove and drain oil (such a thing exists? - Bentley says compressor holds 5 oz of oil!) then reinsert...
• AC Expansion Valve Leaking Oil
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 22:27:00 -0400
  ...Did the R134 conversion in a can route, and the compressor fired up. Evaporator got really cold. Compressor is making a bad sounding noise...
• Re: Further advice on AC repair needed
  Historical mailing list - Keith A. Hughes
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:04:58 -0700
  ...On mine, I have an SD-710 (IIRC)compressor, and no one could locate aftermarket fittings to mate with the compressor. Result? 2 hoses...
• New AC failure scenario for the pros!
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:34:09 -0700
  Replaced compressor in 91 Weekender last 6/06 and she's been blowing cold since...until: While driving on the highway in hot eastern...
• Front AC System Failures - European Cooler Air
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 12:10:53 -0900
  ...Replaced Compressor and refilled system with R12 Result: Works Fine ... But not needed Third Time: Fan belt started squealing, Compressor not turned on / Problem...
• Easy way to put cylinders on (was Re: head job)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:20:31 -0500
  ...Using ANY method (ring compressor of any type, clamps, 14 people with really small/strong hands), slide the cylinder over the top portion of...
• 87 Vanagon GL Parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 13:28:02 -1000
  I took out the A/C and some other parts on my 87 Vanagon GL and had some parts for sale Compressor Code SY3...
• 87 Vanagon parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 09:00:48 -1000
  Compressor Code SY3 SD-510 220 2907604 9150 $150 Compressor Mount 025 260 883C KTS $40 A/C Fans & Harness Bosch 321 820 021...
• Re: AC controls
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 15:37:11 -0500
  ...compressor to kick off when > you turn it all the way to max. > If you run it anyplace lower than absolute max the compressor...
• AC help
  Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 15:33:01 +0000
  ...Looking at the A/C compressor it's clutch does not appear to be engaging, or clicking into action to pump the freon, basically...
• Re: AC problem
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 16:44:37 -0700
  ...The purpose of the low pressure > switch is to protect the compressor from running low on freon/oil mixture > and ruining it's self...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - John N. Motlagh
  Sun, 30 May 2004 17:37:12 -0500
  I am about ready to give this a try, however, I am having trouble identifying the low side of the compressor. Even the Bentley...
• Re: A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 17:24:59 -0700
  ...one day check all the connectors at the rear pillar and suddenly the compressor engages again.. I cleaned up that connector, make it tight...
• Need a/c part
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 17:16:22 -0400
  ...a/c), and I acquired an original a/c compressor to replace the universal compressor already installed that keeps failing and leaking. Anyway, what...
• Re: '85 GL A/C QUESTIONS
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 13:11:28 -0500
  ...and I am pretty sure that the flow goes from the > compressor (high side), to the Condensor, then to the dryer, then to the...
• Looking for A/C fitting
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 19:35:06 -0400
  ...It is a 90 Westy and one of the two fittings that go right on the back of the compressor is bad. I need...
• Re: Coolant leak below A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:25:11 -0400
  Just got back in from moving the A/C compressor out of the way. As Robert, Terry and others pointed out, it wasn't...
• Re: Radiator Fan Issues
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:14:47 -0700
  ...My radiator fan goes on high speed only when coolant temperature gets to a certain point, but even then the A/C compressor still...
• Re: Bentley A/C diagram error Huh?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 22:41:28 -0700
  Eric, It is my understanding that the compressor pumps fluid through a jet into the evaporator which is where as it changes state from...
• Re: Sudden AC Failure
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 09:37:04 -0500
  If the compressor is running and the blower is running then I would expect that you have an internal failure. Could be the dryer...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 08:49:52 -0700
  ...The place that did > the conversion has done each replacement compressor for free (under > warranty) but tells me that the R134 conversion was a...
• Re: Freeze 12?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 09:17:38 -0400
  ...Note that the compressor mfr. will probably not warrant the unit if it is used with F12...the people who make the stuff (piously...
• the alternator? goes growl... is it a time machine?
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 13:34:53 -0500
  I removed the belt for the AC compressor today, since I had thought that the AC compressor was making lots of noise. Turns out...
• sanden sd508 vs sd709
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:39:11 -0500
  ...The compressor is a Sanden SD-508, and my tentative plan is to clean it out, test it, and reuse it if it seems...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:31:22 -0800
  ...We needed a compressor. > > We borrowed the rental from the parts store. No good. They did not have the type Dennis recommended. > > Meanwhile We...
• Re: Ac compressor relay?? And front blower for defrost...
  Historical mailing list - Fjazzbass
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:41:59 -0400
  Ok, ac compressor works...the connection for the clutch was just corroded and needed some love. Still need help or tips to get into...
• RE: AC Question/Correction regarding Cut-off switch for low freon.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 1 Apr 97 03:43:34 UT
  ...However, whenever I turned the AC, the compressor would kick in but no cold air. My mechanic tells me that if I had no...
• I have questions about converting the AC system to 134a
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:49:38 -0700
  ...The 1998 TDI motor has a R134 compressor and we intend on using this compressor. What do I have to change on the rest...
• Re: Not cold in Maine (AC that is)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 12:31:30 -0400
  ...the compressor's clutch engages and the whole > works is turning, but no change in the pressure readings. > > Mike > > > Kim Brennan wrote: > >> > Now that...
• Re: front shock replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:00:22 -0500
  ...however, you will need a spring compressor to compress the springs for shock removal and especially to reinstal the new shocks. i did the...
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 18:03:49 -0500
  ...When you get some in there, the compressor should kick on and then the refrigerant will go in faster. When the can gets warm...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 06:39:05 -0700
  ...I can't find the model number of the compressor used in the Norcold DC0040, but if it's the same compressor, I would...
• Re: Air compressors.
  Historical mailing list - Craig Hartsell
  Wed, 4 Oct 1995 16:38:29 -0700 (PDT)
  On Wed, 4 Oct 1995, Chris Chubb wrote: > I know we talked about air compressors here a bit back. I listened, > and am ready...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:51:19 -0500
  ...You will get rid of any "drag" that a free wheeling compressor will have on the engine, and won't have to remove the...
• Re: A/C Freon
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 12:00:34 -0700
  ...The only real reason for going to Freeze 12 on the stock AC system > on a Vanagon is to save the compressor. If you...
• AC Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Killer Banshee Productions - Kriss De Jong
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 15:38:29 -0800
  L.B. (91 Vanagon GL) got a checkup today and she needs a new AC compressor. I had the shop look into why the...
• Re: To compress or to remove wrist pin - A Poll
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:29:33 -0700
  I was able to reinstall a cylinder without using any ring compressor once on one cylinder. It is possible but it is tough to...
• Re: A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 11:44:00 -0400
  Dan Moy wrote: > > > I may need to replace an A/C compressor, receiver/dryer, A/C clutch, and > freon > in a '90 syncro westy...
• Re: EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 13:45:16 +0100
  Frank Miller wrote: > On a similar subject - Someone used to have plans for converting a VW > engine into a self-contained air compressor - 2...
• Diesel AC question. WHat triggers the clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 14:11:45 -0700
  ...So, on vw diesel engines, what controls the compressor clutch? Is there an automatic switch that will turn on and off the magnetic ac...
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:20:14 -0500
  ...I noticed when flipping through >> the >> > manual that the 2004-on Prius have electrical AC compressors. Can anyone >> > comment on what kind of current...
• Re: Air conditioning compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 09:40:29 -0800
  - price is in the correct range (to me) - I had the A/C rebuilt last year in So Cal ($1500.00 - rebuilt compressor, receiver...
• Re: Does air cond.=hp loss?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 12 Sep 1996 17:50:08 -0400
  We use the the same A/C compressor on our helicopters (that I have in my '86), it cools the electronics and the crew...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 15:08:45 -0500
  What I was thinking of was a running the compressor with a DC motor, thus using a DC power supply to power the A...
• AC Compressor leaking oil on clutch end....
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:37:12 -0500
  ...right behind the clutch....................Anyone repair this? Or is a new compressor a must? Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab...
• Re: Head gasket replacement driver's side only.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 10:09:28 -0700
  ...Now, is it easier to remove the A/C compressor at its bracket? The compressor does not want to come out from its bracket...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:10:14 +0000
  "...the only time I have ever had to lift the compressor out of the way is for engine removal and maybe drivers side head...
• Re: Behr AC
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 02:14:10 -0400
  ...The compressor is missing so I have no idea if any of the other AC components work. I'm going to install a vintage...
• Re: Emergency compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 15:26:48 -0800
  ...built) > However they used to sell these ( conversions) to an air compressor, in the > back of Dune bugies and hot VW's magazine. I...
• Re: Not cold in Maine (AC that is)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 10:54:37 -0400
  > Now that I'm home, I put a recently acquired gauge set on it and, either > statically or with the compressor running (no low...
• AC Compressors & Other Air Cond Parts
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 18 May 1999 22:24:19 -0400
  > > Does anybody have any (good or bad) experiences with the $300 > > compressor that Bus Depot sells? > If I'm not mistaken, Ron is selling...