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• Re: More on Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:37:45 -0500
  ...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: AC hoses
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sat, 13 May 2000 19:26:19 -0400
  ...With parts >from VW we are looking at over $2000. > >I have identified an alternate source for the compressor with clutch and >filter dryer...
• Re: lots of a/c trouble shotting questions...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 18:47:26 -0400
  ...If there isn't, the compressor isn't working. When the clutch on the compressor kicks in the difference between the low and high...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:59:08 -0500
  ...In so doing, I > spoke to my wife's cousin, a professional mechanic (not necessarily VW), who > said I would need spring compressors or...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 30 May 2004 20:12:31 -0500
  ...Even the Bentley picture does > not look like my compressor. In addition, the service ports have the same > threads. So, standing in the back...
• Re: A/C Shuts Off over 55mph
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:07:40 -0700
  ...If the low side is that high, you could have a couple of problems; expansion valve stuck open, bad compressor valves, over-charge with...
• Re: 80 Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 11:12:04 -0400
  ...Thanks...sounds like the actual compressor is the only part that wouldn't have suffered from the disconnection. >> performance impact/horsepower drop I might...
• Re: Further advice on AC repair needed
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 15:47:58 -0500
  ...The longest one (from the compressor all the way to the top of coil up front) was $83.00 at the FLAPS. The guy...
• A/C trouble... please help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 16:50:16 -0800
  ...I turn the A/C temp knob and the fan knobs to ON.. - no power to compressor... swap the temp control knob from a...
• Re: repost - basic a/c hose connection question.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 13:08:04 -0400
  ...Low pressure gas goes to compressor >and the hold thing starts all over again. > > Eric > >Larry Alofs wrote: > > > >>Eric Zeno wrote: >> >> >> >>>Output of the...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:14:23 -0800
  ...AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc? What's the likely hood, of hot flaming gasses (your combustion chamber) coming thru the hose and causing...
• Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:21:50 -0400
  ...The fix is a new compressor. The seal can be replaced,but is is so expensive, a new compressor is best. With a new...
• Re: Use Quantum A/C compressor in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 18:16:51 -0600
  On Fri, 10 Sep 1999, Marshall Ruskin wrote: > What is the model number of your compressor? > > Mine is a Samden 508. > > Marshall Ruskin > 84...
• Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 00:19:26 +0000
  Re-read your original post...says Compressor clutch is engaging...OK, sorry I missed that. Seems like electrical issues can be crossed off the...
• Re: A/C info and questions.
  Historical mailing list - Scooter061
  Mon, 25 May 1998 12:59:29 EDT
  ...The other canister was the ester oil for the compressor. I have seen some good articles up in the archives about doing this sort...
• Re: Demise of free air
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 22:48:00 EST
  ...What's worse is that these buzzing quarter hungry diaphragm compressors don't filter out water from the air, like most of the air...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 23:11:31 -0400
  In your case the compressor is out on a safety. As the controls are calling for the compressor the radiator fan is turned on...
• Re: AC Compressor Mount Repair
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:50:06 -0400
  ...AC Compressor Mount Repair So I'm ready to install my new AC compressor only to find the bolt holes in the casting are...
• Re: A/C condensor cooling fan not working...'89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 16:20:09 -0700
  ...On the other hand, if the systen is low on refrigerant, the high pressure switch won't allow the compressor to kick in and...
• Re: Was: question: Sorry, but ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:16:48 -0400
  ...For shop use, adding a dryer to the compressor is cheaper, easier and less bulky than a N2 tank. Of course, none of this...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:55:22 -0400
  ...So the one I am going > to make actually will have the advantage of having dry compressed air > from the compressor, if I do...
• AC Compressor Replacement, 1985
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Sun, 19 May 1996 15:10:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I need to replace my Sanden 510 compressor and the dryer. Thanks, Bill Lund
• Re: HORNS!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 07:48:55 -0500
  On that subject, where can I get a decent compressor for an air horn? I've gone through two of the NAPA cheapie compressors...
• Re: A/C Compressor for '84 Wolfsburg Weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 10:03:55 EDT
  ...I sell brand new SD-508 Compressors for $180. I have one in stock right now. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks...
• Re: Air Conditioner Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 20:24:35 -0600
  When the automotive world dropped Freon they just started spinning the compressor faster to compensate for the 7 degree loss in cooling. In short...
• Re: Switching a/c in 81 vanagon to r-134...how much compressor oil?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 16:04:58 -0500
  ...off (not running the compressor) let the system take the refrigerant. (Do not suck it in with the compressor!!!!). With all of the long...
• Re: Radiator Fan Issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 21:28:30 -0700
  ...The high speed temp switch in the radiator controls the high speed fan relay and also disables the compressor clutch whenever the high speed...
• Eurovan A/C Nightmare
  Historical mailing list - Tony Treace
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 11:21:38 -0700
  ...The A/C compressor > clutch is charred and the compressor will not turn. I disconnect the > wires to the compressor clutch to prevent accidental...
• Re: Another AC question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 13:24:33 -0500
  ...Because the system had been open - the following procedure was followed - The compressor was missing - so that was no worry on the setup - a...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 May 2011 15:24:25 -0500
  ...You really should get a new compressor appropriate to the 134a. 134a Upgrade Kit - $50 Expansion valve - $30 Receiver-Dryer - $30-$35 Compressor - $350...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:28:34 -0800
  ...AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc? Hi all. I seem to recall many, many years ago there was a discussion regarding how you could...
• Ac compressor relay?? And front blower for defrost...
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:58:29 -0400
  Looking to figure out why my compressor on my 85 gl isn't running. I didn't think there was a low pressure cut...
• Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 7 Jul 2020 23:20:42 +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: Weird damage to a/c Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Doug Bensen
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 17:37:44 -0400
  ...I got this compressor for the cost of shipping in the hopes that I could salvage some parts off of it. Turns out it...
• Re: AC wiring question ('84)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 16:35:37 EDT
  ...Why labor the engine(with the compressor) and pump more heat (from the condenser) into the radiator? Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis<Kernersville...
• Re: a/c questions
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 10:32:55 EDT
  ...The low side comes down through the cabinets to the compressor, and should be cooler -- it just dumped the 'cold' into the van and...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 10:35:06 -0400
  On 7/8/2012 10:14 PM, J Stewart wrote:> Then, if that is true, the compressor Bus Depot just sold me as > compatible...
• AC thermostat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 10:20:19 -0500
  ...The idea that you can turn your ac compressor on by adjusting your fresh air controls in a vanagon just doesn't sound right...
• A/C condensor cooling fan not working...'89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Adolf Birkenhouser
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:24:53 -0400
  ...I do have 12volts leading from the compressor to the harness that runs to the front of vehicle (via the red/blue wire connecting...
• More Newbie ?
  Historical mailing list - HC Carter
  Sat, 15 Mar 2003 19:12:39 -0800
  ...Comments/advice anyone? I was looking at the engine and it looks like the center fan belt that goes to the AC compressor is...
• Re: Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Wed, 28 Dec 2016 09:38:37 -0500
  ...I'm assuming you have something like a pancake style compressor...the bigger the tank the longer it will work your tools before the...
• RE: AC Question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Mar 1997 12:05:50 -0800
  ...The compressor has no dependency on the state of charge at AC startup time. > Hmm. My A/C certainly DOES depend on this. There...
• Re: AC parts interchangability
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 21:24:44 -0400
  ...As you indicated in an earlier e-mail compressor capacity the SD510 is a five piston ten cubic inch compressor whereas the SD709 is...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:34:52 -0700
  Thanks, how do I get refrigerant in to an empty compressor if it won't spin? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 28, 2014...
• Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:01:22 -0700
  ...On the internet, there appears to be lots of hype, opinion and conjecture about the Sawafuji or Danfoss compressor fridges, and the amount of...
• Re: a/c
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 12:40:09 -0500
  ...Unless the compressor was changed out for one designed to run 134a, the higher head pressure of the 134a will trash the R-12...
• AC & idle stab.
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 20:29:13 +0100
  ...After switching on the compressor, the idle rpm rises up to 2000. That sounds terribly and driving is not that easy. I have disconnected...
• Re: AC mounting
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 3 May 2005 11:46:04 -0400
  ...7 is the number of cylinders and 9 is the cubic inch dislacement.Will mount any direction.If the compressor has not been used...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: inline4 powersteering bracket
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 18:04:23 -0700
  >>Anyway, I need a PS bracket and possibly even an AC compressor >>bracket from a >>line 4 engine like a late model Jetta/Golf...
• Re: AC converted to 134 - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 14:04:02 -0400
  ...Also, the new (not rebuilt) compressor makes just as > much noise as the old one! My 1990 Syncro also has a noisy (R12) > compressor...
• Re: AC Repair report
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:00:58 -0700
  ...Now, I'm pretty sure Mark in San Carlos DID find a leak in the compressor, but it is surprising that the compressor now...
• Re: Refurbed or new?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:36:36 -0400
  AC compressors almost always fail for some reason beyond their own. The most difficult part is finding the why! If not you will get...
• Re: ac compressor removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 May 2003 18:36:28 -0700
  I'd be for just cutting the Fan Belt (compressor belt). I missed many sales on my Westy because it didn't have A...
• Re: air conditioning 1991 Westy Syncro ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 05:52:51 -0400
  ...The dealer may have ran the system under load and seen or heard a faulty compressor. Although, sometimes in a compressor merely the clutch...
• Air cond.
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Diehl
  Fri, 6 Jan 1995 01:57:17 -0500 (EST)
  ...Anyways, It has air conditioning but the compressor is missing. I planed on fixing the AC but after hearing all the rhetoric early this...
• Re: A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 22:43:24 -0400
  ...It works well, very cold when the compressor is > on. The problem I have is that just when the cabin starts to cool down...
• Re: A/C Compressor - generic?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 13:24:40 -0500
  ...a generic A/C compressor or if there were alternatives to the expensive and hard to find vanagon compressor. > >I missed a used one...
• Re: AC in the winter
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 1994 18:01:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...All you need to do is to have the compressor spin around everyonce in a while in order to keep the seals lubed. Ric
• a/c, cooling question
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 20:14:20 EDT
  ...However, my bus has dealer-installed a/c and they hacked away that left rear tin for the compressor, leaving a few gaps in...
• AirLift In Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 09:01:06 -0700
  ...I suggest the onboard air compressor if you are going to fill them together. The original poster mentioned he fills his bags seperately. I...