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• Re: What kind of engine is this?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 21:40:52 -0800
  That's a Subaru complete with AC compressor.
• Re: Industrial Motors/air compressors
  Historical mailing list - Ian Webb
  Mon, 03 Jun 1996 15:08:30 -0700
  ...Fournier II wrote: > > Thom mentioned cap with only 2 contacts... > > I wonder if this might have been used to create a crude air compressor...
• Re: AC converted to 134
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 07:15:37 -0400
  I was not aware of a system that turns off the compressor when engine temp reaches a certain level. I thought it was just...
• Re: A/C Necessity
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 14:28:53 -0700
  ...If you remove the compressor, you will have to also get the replacement tin to cover the hole that the compressor will leave. The...
• Re: '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:57:14 -0500
  ...If the compressor runs, remember that most of the oil has collected in the dryer so add the proper amount of oil (I'd...
• Re: CV Joint failure - New or Rebuilt?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 15:11:51 -0500
  Here is how NAPA handled my lifetime warranty on a NEW GM Air Conditioner Compressor: 1) $330.00 for the compressor 2) Returned the...
• A/C
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 14 May 1996 11:41:48 (EST)
  ...This weekend I tried the A/C and I noticed the engine didn't change speed when the compressor supposedly kicks in. Sure enough...
• head gasket progress
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:46:17 -0700
  ...looose AC Compressor w/no charge and missing mounting hardware, AC Compressor bracket, then the intake to clean/paint it, then the head. Good...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 16:31:21 -0700
  Is a compressor failure generally a trip-ending experience? Or can you just turn off the AC and keep going? On Aug 3, 2006...
• Re: AC makes screaching sound
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 17:12:07 EST
  ...I put a belt on the AC compressor and started it up to see what would happen. It made a horrible screaching sound. Any...
• Re: AC compressor 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 18:21:09 -0400
  > Anyone got a recommendation where I can find an AC compressor for > the 2.1L? Busboys and Volkscafe don't have them, or maybe...
• Re: Rear spring question
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Sat, 18 May 2013 10:57:21 -0400
  ...The typical cheap spring compressors found at your local parts stores are useless. These types usually come in pairs with hooks on each end...
• Re: Alternate A/C refrigerants?
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Sat, 10 May 1997 16:23:50 -0500
  ...They even replaced the compressor (thank goodness we bought the "extended warranty"). There is some staining around the seals on the compressor, so the...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 22 Sep 2011 06:56:26 -0700
  ...I have a new SS 90-liter Vitrifrigo (same compressor) > I've just finished installing into my Karmann Gipsy - there were some > glitches in...
• Re: ac problem in 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 14:35:54 -0400
  ...The new compressor from bus depot comes with a clutch. Is > there any reason to try to buy the compressor without the clutch and...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 9 May 2013 09:37:12 -0700
  ...Probably the single biggest factor > with a Vanagon in converting to 134a is the compressor. I find my van AC > is adequate with the...
• Re: 1986 production changes
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 11:08:51 -0800
  ...Note, however, that Sanden compressors came with a plethora of fittings for connecting the A/C lines. You might be able to upgrade an...
• Re: Common AC leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 15:04:43 -0400
  Check the hose crimp connections near the compressor, where the hose goes to metal. When I put in my new engine, I heard a...
• AC Compressor Kaput!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:50:24 -0600
  Checking things getting ready for spring, I have discovered the mount portion of the cast aluminum housing of my compressor has broken. There is...
• Re: AC Compressor Mount Bracket Removal - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 31 May 2004 00:10:51 -0500
  I finally got the AC compressor off of the mount bracket. The bolts giving me such trouble were soaked in Marvels Mystery Oil (the...
• Re: AC Compressor Question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 07:17:16 -0400
  Steve, Do you think the noise is from the clutch? Try http://www.sanden.com/ . > Greetings all, My AC compressor on my 87 Westy...
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 11:44:02 -0500
  ...My question is since the compressor won't energized will I need to some how jump the compressor clutch to make it run while...
• Re: A/C
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Sat, 13 Jun 2020 11:06:50 -0400
  I did some preliminary poking around with the a/c compressor yesterday. I tried to jumper it using the wires coming out from behind...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Wed, 2 Sep 2015 14:54:52 -0400
  ...90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model?? In your case the compressor is out on a safety. As the...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 07:01:26 -0500
  ...If you always have your temp control turned all the way up, this might mean that your compressor and fan are on all the...
• Re: I'm back . . .A/C and beyond.
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:00:33 -0500
  ...However, most A/C systems pull 5 hp to run the compressor - and the 2.1L WBX only puts out 90 hp there-abouts...
• Re: Another AC question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:26:35 -0400
  ...After the flush you must replace the A/C oil in the system drain oil from the compressor (divide total oil and put in...
• RE: Berg short-shift for Vgon
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 28 Nov 1994 09:56:37 EST
  ...Porsche engine mounts the compressor on the right rather than left, so stock hoses probably wouldn't reach. I've talked to ICE and...
• Re: Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
  27 Jun 97 10:10:09 EDT
  >> >The compressor seems to make alot of noise (as if the bearing are worn) >I was wondering is this normal? Are you sure the...
• A/C Resurrection..
  Historical mailing list - Philip Baird
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 14:44:18 -0400
  ...My biggest concern is the compressor as the seals are probably kaput. Can my current compressor be rebuilt or should I resign myself to...
• air conditioning 1991 Westy Syncro ?'s
  Historical mailing list - robyn and heather rudisill
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 22:40:51 -0700
  ...Dealer said I would need a new compressor and new o-rings. AC Shop said they "test" my system and recharge it with "old...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:11:33 -0600
  Pull a plug and hook a hose to any cylinder turn the engine over and it will pump more air than the ac compressor...
• Re: Sweating W/O Air conditioning
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 19:28:43 -0700
  ...The real problem is how to have the compressor attached to the engine via a fan belt and at the same time allow the...
• Air conditioning stumper
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:25:36 -0400
  ...When the compressor is NOT on I can read pressure in the system but when I turn on the compressor the pressure goes to...
• Re: a completely different cooling question
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 20:11:15 -0500
  ...As to your a/c to determine if it is off, see if the compressor cycles when you think it is off. with my...
• Re: Need help on R-134 question
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 18:48:04 -0600
  ...If all you want to do is check the compressor operation, just hit the low side with about 70 or 80 PSI of air...
• AC system still charged after six years?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 15:48:21 -0400
  ...the left header's bolts if I first removed the AC compressor. The AC system on this bus was non-functional when I bought...
• nice pair of syncro hightops
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 6 Jun 2012 20:04:37 -0700
  but why the air compressor? http://saddletramps.tumblr.com/post/24482837501 alistair
• Re: kombi rides again in NZ
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:42:36 -0700
  Attn: Dometic fans: > There is also a... > 42-litre compressor fridge,....
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 May 2004 08:41:33 -0500
  ...4) Remove the compressor oil plug and then drain as much mineral oil as possible from the compressor body. 5) Drain mineral oil from...
• Re: AC Compressor on r134a system
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:52:32 -0400
  ...Once you have replaced the compressor you will likely have to add some oil to the compressor. The bentley has the info for the...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 10:44:49 -0400
  ...I rebuild the compressor, and replaced the condensor at the time. Vacuumed out the system, and that thing will freeze you out, today. That...
• Re: Help with A/C High/Low pressure sensor requested
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:59:11 -0400
  ...FWIW, the compressor doesn't cool the freon. Rather it heats it up...the heat exchanger (i.e. condensor) in the front of your...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:15:42 -0700
  Actually there is a connection from the A/C compressor clutch wiring to the fuel injection harness to let the ISCM know that the...
• Need AC hose for '91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 21:31:38 EST
  ...I need the hose that goes from the compressor to the condensor all the way in the front of the van. I will pay...
• FW: Air conditioning compressor adjusting bolt
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 08:20:04 -0500
  ...Air conditioning compressor adjusting bolt I was cleaning the motor today and found that the belt tension adjustment bolt for the compressor wasn't...
• Re: A/C Rebuild or Replace question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 17:51:31 -0400
  The list vendors have new Sanden compressors with clutch for about $350. Its hard to know if your quote is reasonable without knowing what...
• Re: Propane vs. Freeze 12 vs. R-12
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 09:14:44 -0700
  ...refrigerant in their A/C systems. > I heard it taxes the compressor less and cools just as well. > > Has anyone had any experiences with...
• ac compressor belt-do i need it if ac non-functional?
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 07:29:42 -0700
  ...but i will eventually be fixing the ac when money allows, will my compressor die without being spun for no good reason for awhile...
• So close to getting my Behr AC going
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Mon, 11 May 2015 17:26:27 -0400
  ...If anybody out there could help me out I would be eternally grateful! I've replaced my O-Rings, my dryer and my compressor...
• Re: A/C Compressor Info
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 May 1997 13:25:12 -0700
  The VW Vanagons originally used Standen 510 (I think) compressors. A/C compressors are actually pretty standard, but the VW one has different connections...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:56:50 -0400
  ...This 2nd one will be connected externally to the > compressor. The 2 liter bottle will be filled with fresh brake fluid. > > The air compressor...
• Re: Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 15:37:49 -0500
  ...We keep it off to protect the compressor from destroying itself. Just wonderin'. I generally do try to run automobile AC occasionally in winter...
• Re: thermostat:
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 1 Dec 1994 08:45:24 CST6CDT
  ...THere is however what appears to be a switch in-line with the compressor relay,integral to the dash mounted switch, that is in...
• Missing bolt!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Jan 2017 20:47:34 -0600
  ...The bolt of which I speak helps hold the AC Compressor in place. When standing in the rear of the van facing forward, engine...
• radiator fan and A/C
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 25 Jul 2019 10:53:23 -0700
  ...Are the wires leading to the compressor and the rad. fan related? (without the A/C belt). I ask before investigating further to see...
• FS: 709 A.C. Compressor
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Thu, 7 May 1998 17:33:00 EDT
  I have a model 709 air conditioning compressor, which I think fits '87 and up. I know for fact it doesn't fit my...
• Belt guard for AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:14:33 -0700
  Anyone know where I can get one for 91 Westy 2WD? Thanks, Steven
• Re: Air conditioning electrical questions
  Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 09:29:35 -0700
  ...Another lister cautioned me that trying to force the compressor clutch to engage may be an expensive exercise in compressor replacement. Point very well...
• Re: AC Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 21:24:23 -0400
  ...This can damage the compressor. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of James V Sent: Thursday...