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Re: '85 a/c compressor bracket bolt specs
Historical mailing list - Ed
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 11:25:55 -0400
...to pick up to mount the >> a/c compressor bracket to the block (older style) and the compressor to the >> bracket? >> >> TIA >> >> Karl Wolz >>
FS Westfalia Air Conditioner
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 22 Nov 2002 17:13:45 -0600
...Yes it will fit later models if you can get the compressor and mount. Whats Missing? The compressor (York) and the mounting bracket. Everything...
Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:54:42 -0500
Dennis said: > If you plan on doing your own repairs, a 2HP compressor becomes a > necessity. Blowing off parts and changing tires alone makes...
Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Fri, 9 Jul 2021 19:41:07 -0400
...The old compressor was leaking and the shop > replaced it. At 11.5 months into a 12 month warranty the AC wasn't cooling...
A/C repair not "urgent,"
Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
Fri, 20 Aug 1999 10:56:19 -0700
...When I went to check the compressor I noticed one of the screws that holds on the top pipe was loose, so I tightened...
Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
Historical mailing list - -------------
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 16:51:05 -0500
...AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc? > > >Hi all. > >I seem to recall many, many years ago there was a discussion regarding >how you could...
Re: How to convert to 134?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 7 May 2008 06:17:09 -0500
...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: AC hoses
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Mon, 15 May 2000 10:13:36 -0400
...I have identified an alternate source for the compressor with clutch and filter dryer (Bus Depot - compressor and filter are less than half dealer...
Re: R12 vs. R134
Historical mailing list - Eric Small
Mon, 29 May 2000 22:50:14 EDT
...My experience was as I expected- it did not cool as quickly or efficiently and the compressor worked harder. Overall it worked fine for...
Re: Radiator Fan Issues
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 13 Jun 2005 23:35:21 -0400
...The compressor, the evaporator and the condensor. The condensor is that section in front of your coolant radiator. The AC system works by taking...
Re: Heads/Cylinders somewhat naive question!!!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 28 Mar 2000 06:19:03 EST
...will need to use a spring compressor to get the cylinders back on. >> That should read RING compressor ! Sorry it was late and my...
PAG Oil Viscosity for 134a conversion
Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
Wed, 23 May 2001 22:15:22 -0500
...I have a new compressor, rcvr/dryer and expansion valve. My camper is an '84. I have an HVAC tech helping me in this...
Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 13 May 2005 12:54:30 -0400
...If you dont mind a leaky compressor and wrong hoses , you will be ok.Just recharge every year till the compressor cant take the...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:30:26 -0500
...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: General questions about fridges in the westy
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:06:14 -0400
My 1980 ASI model camper has a 2way compressor style fridge. it doesn't seem to mind potholes much, I'm not sure about...
Re: Air Conditioner
Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
Sat, 30 Mar 2002 08:56:44 -0500
...I couldn't find any info on how much horsepower a compressor uses except some general statements of 7-10 hp. My thought was...
Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Fri, 11 Mar 2016 07:46:37 -0800
...There is no doubt that the A/C compressor and bracket reduce access for some jobs. How significant that reduction is depends on the...
Re: '91 Carat AC Inoperative.
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:24:04 -0700
I agree.. I'd think the A/C fan should be on even if the compressor is not engaged...
Re: Air Compressors ... (!)
Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
Sat, 19 Nov 1994 09:09:28 -0700 (MST)
Sorry gang, I just have to correct a terrible error that happened. > TGIF here means > Thank Goodness It Filled Stuart Hutton
Summer coming , and your a/c compressor is shot? read on
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Wed, 18 May 2005 10:00:34 -0700
...The clutch has seen little service , and should last on the replacement compressor .Perhaps a virtually new compressor can be found at a junk...
Re: I have questions about converting the AC system to 134a
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:34:56 -0500
...I know that the existing > system has (or should have) R12. > > The 1998 TDI motor has a R134 compressor and we intend on using...
Re: AC compressor
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 3 Jul 1998 09:50:33 EDT
...works well except when I turn it to high blower, the >compressor stops.. If anyone has a clue please post asap . > Thanx all .. Bud...
Re: New AC Thing
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Tue, 17 Jun 2003 21:55:53 -0500
I have found that any time the refrigerant has changed in anythng, a tag is to be placed on the compressor to let know...
Re: repost - basic a/c hose connection question.
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 10:06:05 -0400
Output of the compressor goes to the evaporator. Input, or SUC goes to the condensor. Eric Owen wrote: >I posted this question yesterday. I...
Re: home made pressure bleeder
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:12:21 -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...
Re: how do you test and a/c compressor?
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:30:04 -0400
...Although its been a month since we topped it off here is what is shown today with the compressor engaged. lowside: 35-40 highside...
Re: A/C compressor question - noise
Historical mailing list - Vince So
Mon, 7 Jun 1999 21:17:38 -0700
But according to the service manual, 5.07 oz of the oil is in the compressor, 2.02 oz in the evaporator, and penuts...
Re: Propex and Vitrifrigo DIY install info?
Historical mailing list - Karl
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:43:11 -0400
...A couple people have also noted the TF is louder, in that the compressor mounting is not as well done. I haven't had...
Re: AC noise like PS PUMP!
Historical mailing list - TBill
Tue, 9 Sep 1997 21:38:14 -0700
John Rudolph wrote: > > Just had my AC Compressor replaced to fix the awful noise that occured > whenever it was turned on. Sounded just like...
Re: AC compressor 2.1L
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Mon, 29 Apr 2002 11:19:26 -0400
...It actually worked fine when I removed it, it just leaked compressor oil around the shaft. I didn't want to throw it away...
Re: Rear brakes frustration
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:31:21 -0800
Hey John, what about this air compressor powered beastie from HF?? http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-fluid-bleeder-92924.html Courtney
RE: AC Question
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Fri, 28 Mar 1997 10:38:57 -0700
Nate El Great, Get a new mechanic. The compressor has no dependency on the state of charge at AC startup time. Mike
Re: To unite, or separate (the air bags)
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 18:40:00 -0600
Air Lift Part number is--#60789 for the unit's without the optional compressor ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
82 aircooled cooling tin and AC compressor question
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 14:22:55 -0500
...The cooling tin around the compressor has been cut and there is just this big hole for the belt. It does not look like...
Re: Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:49:06 -0400
...lots of hype, opinion and >conjecture about the Sawafuji or Danfoss compressor fridges, and the >amount of amps each consumes. i.e. Engel VS...
Re: front shock replacement
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 25 Feb 2004 19:37:26 -0700
...however, you will need a spring compressor to compress the springs for shock removal and especially to reinstal the new shocks. i did the...
A/C Advice Needed -- Kind of Long
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 19:50:30 -0700
...Anytime you lunch a compressor, its critical that the dryer is replaced. That's where all the little pieces of your current compressor are...
Re: Industrial Motors/air compressors
Historical mailing list - M. Grant
Mon, 3 Jun 1996 20:20:37 +0100 (BST)
...However, a more modern version I've seen around plugs into your cigarette lighter/ silver socket and powers a very small compressor to inflate...
Q: AC modification
Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
Tue, 25 Apr 2000 09:42:56 -0700
...This would trip the high pressure switch and disengage the compressor pulley clutch. When the pressure dropped the high pressure switch would close and...
HFC-134a Retrofit Data
Historical mailing list - Subject: HFC-134a Retrofit Data
Fri, 4 Mar 1994 18:34:18 GMT
...Bottom line, they are not seeing any adverse effects over a 2-year period and have only seen a couple of compressor failures out...
Re: Idea for A/C and camping
Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee Uzzi
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 08:52:22 -0700
...Here is how it would work, mount a 5 hp electric motor to the >left of the A/C compressor in the engine compartment...
A/C compressor
Historical mailing list - C Snyder
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:24:02 +0000
...Still can not get compressor to run. System is full of 134-A The A/C was working fine after adding Freon which I...
Re: Inverter power 110V Vanagon Toyotomi A/C: Questions Westy D
Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
Sat, 11 Apr 1998 15:28:25 EDT
...to an A/C compressor is more effecient than energy transferred from an engine, to an A/C compressor. Could there be something in...
Air-conditioning Seals
Historical mailing list - Andrew Dunn
Wed, 12 Jan 2000 20:10:49 EST
...The compressor is new, about a year old, but there hasn't been freon in the system for at least a year. I've...
89 syncro westy expansion valve
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 15:56:23 -1000
got new compressor and receiver/drier from bus depot. wrench monkey now tells me we need to replace expansion valve as well. bentley shows...
Re: Tiico AC Compressor Question
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 Dec 2001 14:41:26 -0800
...know where I can find the bolt that attaches the AC > compressor to the Tiico? Size/diameter? > > Sorry for asking such a boring question...
Piston Ring compressor
Historical mailing list - Chris Winesette
Sun, 17 Mar 2002 12:58:37 EST
Busdepot sells one of these. Can I use it to put my cylinders back on that fell off when I removed my head.
Re: a/c fittings
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:32:47 -0700
...but I do have about 7 vanagon AC compressors and brackets and all the lines to them in my used parts stash and parts...
Air Compressor Mods - Results
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Wed, 1 Feb 1995 22:38:16 -0800 (PST)
Awhile back, I'd posted how I took a 3/4HP air compressor and fitted a 7 gallon tank to it, to use for...
Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:11:38 +0000
...remaining liquid refrigerant that could damage the compressor is turned to gas before reaching the compressor. The Pro Cooler's clever recycling of the...
Re: AC help
Historical mailing list - Stucco
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 17:15:12 -0600
...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: VW-Air compressors
Historical mailing list - Michael Ham '64 Type ][
Wed, 5 Jun 1996 09:01:16 -0700 (PDT)
...all this discussion about using a VW motor as an air compressor. > >See the top R/H corner of page 17 in the July...
AC mount
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 8 Jul 2011 16:06:18 -0500
At some time someone really buggered up the two holes in the cast aluminum AC compressor mount on my van. One hole is threaded...
Rear A/C blower as fan only
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Sun, 21 Jun 1998 12:42:12 -0500
...Just unhook the compressor clutch and go with it? BTW, before people start asking me for parts, the compressor has blown seals (not seized...
Re: Behr AC
Historical mailing list - Ben
Thu, 2 Apr 2015 16:20:24 -0700
...As I mentioned about a week ago up another person who inquired, the Behr evap/blower what kind compressor you have in the back...
Re: Things I have to Do Before I drive to Alaska....
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 10 May 1998 20:04:05 -0400
...I have the receiver drier and now I need a compressor. I've > seen a couple messages about some aftermarket replacements and would like...
A/C hose
Historical mailing list - C. Chris Snyder
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:29:47 -0500
...I am in need of the low pressure hose from the compressor onwards. Mine has developed a small pin hole where it joins at...
Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 08:41:13 -0800
...engine over and it > will pump more air than the ac compressor with no > oil loss" > > Fred, > Have you ever tried this? Have you...
Vanagon a/c
Historical mailing list - Trooz
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 19:33:45 -0700
Is it reasonable that after only four years I may have to replace the hose that runs from the compressor to the front of...
Re: AC help
Historical mailing list - Rob & Lrae Winterkorn
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 16:19:31 -0500
...Looking at the A/C compressor it's clutch does not appear to be > engaging, or clicking into action to pump the freon, basically...