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• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 2 Feb 2025 14:14:07 -0500
  ...The new spring compressor was the right tool. But it was still difficult to get all lined up and have access to everything. In...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:54:01 -0500
  ...There, form my reading, expect your compressor to fail a lot sooner that might otherwise occur. If you stay with the R134a, when the...
• Re: Radiator fan debacle (86 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:15:31 -0400
  ...Once the compressor turns on, as long as ~25 psi is maintained, the compressor will keep running. Not a difficult task except for a...
• Re: Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Wilsher
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 10:03:00 -0700
  ...AFAIK there is a temperature sensor in the left rear air scoop that disables the AC compressor below a certain cutoff point, believe it...
• Re: A/C repair not "urgent,"
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 15:09:40 -0500
  ...A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing" >| >| >| >HOW DOES ONE KNOW IF THE COMPRESSOR IS ALRIGHT? >| >Mine hasn't worked since I...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 15:36:52 -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...
• Re: AC Compressor
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:02:47 -0400
  ...http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=SD709 http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_555/compressor.html http://www.vanagain.com/search...
• Re: Vanagon Shock&Spring Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 08:14:37 -0700
  ...Alves > loukaz@hotmail.com > '81 Vanagon > > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Unless you have a spring compressor forget about...
• Re: 85 WBX stalling; A/C related part needed
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 30 May 2000 10:52:16 -0400
  ...The AC compressor could use the same valve. It would send a 12V current to the same valve when the compressor kicks in and...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:18:51 -0400
  ...It needs major work to be converted.Remove and drain the oil from the compressor. Backflush all the lines(50 ft),Add new oil...
• Re: AC help (1987 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:58:59 -0500
  ...The original set up had a two pin connector for the compressor clutch. One was for ground and the other with two wires connected...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 22:56:05 -0400
  In our '91, the radiator fan turns on when the AC is turned on, even without the compressor running (our compressor is in place...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:55:56 -0500
  ---- James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > I too am intrigued by the idea of running the AC with an electrically driven compressor. Dennis's...
• Re: What colour is freon?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 08:41:12 +0000
  ...So, I guess our compressor is leaking. I had this compressor rebuilt May 5/95 under extended warranty. The van has only done 21000...
• Re: A/C Relay
  Historical mailing list - Willie T. Lafrades
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 19:51:36 EDT
  ...I manually jumped the lowpressure switch and on came the compressor! So, bad switch right? Unfortunately the best price so far is $110.00...
• Re: Use Quantum A/C compressor in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 00:51:03 -0400
  ...If you have a mid-86 on, you don't have a 508 at all; they used two other compressors. - Ron Salmon The Bus...
• Re: Why I hate my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 10:51:32 -0400
  ...Recently the AC compressor died; the local dealer (labor @ $75/hour, btw) quoted me $1300 for a new compressor (I'm going to skip...
• More Stuff - Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:51:42 -0700
  A/C Compressors (2) and interior hoses $100 Auto trans axles + U-Joints/pr - $100 Power steering pump - Free! Rear hatch wiper motor assembly...
• Re: AC parts interchangability
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 12:05:38 -0400
  Hello, the SD 508 is 5 cyl., and 8 cubic inches.Hence 508. The largest displacement compressor , and the best , probably is the 510.
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 20:29:27 GMT
  ...If you aren't in a big rush, the Bus Depot has a new compressor on sale for only $150, (253 260 403 ) and...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 00:31:27 -0400
  ...This compressor is probably new old stock (NOS). Ester or PAG are the oil choices for R-134A. I occasionally have memory lapses so...
• Re: I've got Air Conditioning!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:08:57 -0500
  ...So > - I did. > > Since there was no compressor in there for years, and the system was > open, I decided to go with new(rebuilt...
• Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Wed, 28 Dec 2016 08:28:08 -0500
  ...I just opened it up and read the directions and it suggesting that I need an intricate plumbing set up for an air compressor...
• Troubleshooting the Basic Idle Stabilizer System - Part III
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:21:58 -0500
  ...ensure that A/C compressor clutch is functioning properly, repair if necessary, and re-test. Check wiring from A/C compressor clutch to terminal...
• plugging holes in tin
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Sat, 25 May 1996 21:59:15 -0400
  ...Since the a/c doesn't work anyway (compressor) I was thinking of removing the compressor entirely if I can locate that left rear...
• 90 vanagon > need parts urgently
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Wed, 29 Nov 2000 08:29:50 -0700
  ...compressor (is it called a compressor or generator? -mounts onto the engine block and has pulley for fan belt) 4. main heat shield with...
• Re: A/C guru's help needed
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 08:42:35 -0700
  >While trying to get my 318 A/C working I found that the low pressure switch >is in the open position causing the compressor...
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:14:35 -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: AC Drip Drop
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 21:52:46 -0700
  ...You only start dropping pressure on the high side when the compressor starts pulling the low side down to where it can no longer...
• Re: A/C hose from Compressor to Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:28:16 +0000
  ...A/C hose from Compressor to Radiator > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I have an '87 Vanagon GL. I took it to the local...
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 18:09:59 -0400
  ...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: acceptable way to discharge A/C at home?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 09:03:28 -0800
  ...You could also check the pressure by putting a gauge on the ports behind the compressor. If no pressure, go ahead and rip the...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - David Kurimski
  Tue, 7 May 2013 22:19:41 -0500
  ...It is an auxiliary alternator and AC compressor that was fitted to an AIR COOLED van, very interesting!!! Could be easily fitted to any...
• Re: So far away..Silver Socket
  Historical mailing list - SStones
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 15:59:45 -0400
  ...So, that's why my electric, 12V air >compressor plug won't stay in the lighter socket unless I hold it in. >Thanks for...
• non-AC cooling tin
  Historical mailing list - Tim & Kim Dayton
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 16:52:17 -0500
  I am wanting to remove the AC compressor from my 82 Westy (non-operative air). Is there a cooling tin for non-AC westy...
• Re: A/C HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 11 Jul 2004 01:52:17 -0400
  Are you sure it is the compressor that is bad? There are a variety of parts to an AC that can cause it stop...
• Re: AC Repair report
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:59:45 -0400
  ...Mark said he found a major leak in the? compressor. He said he couldn't effectively test the rest of the? system until the...
• Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 07:13:49 -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...
• What's the difference between these two AC brackets?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:37:52 -0800
  ...The compressor saddle is supported in the larger looking one. Besides that, the bosses for the compressor is heftier and takes a different size...
• Re: AC compressor - Noisy? Scraping noise.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 11 Aug 1998 00:36:07 EDT
  ...My A/C on my '88 westfalia works but I notice that the compressor is REALLY loud. When engaged, it makes more noise than...
• Air Conditioner woes
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Sun, 9 May 2004 11:10:45 -0400
  ...Yesterday it just up and quit, today I looked it over, there are two wires going to the compressor, a red and blue one...
• Re: Re- Air in the Life
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 09:37:45 CST6CDT
  > On Fri, 6 Oct 95 23:06:51 CDT Steve Hoge said: > >Does anybody know if one of these shop air compressors you're...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 15:26:02 -0700
  ...The old compressor was leaking and the shop >> replaced it. At 11.5 months into a 12 month warranty the AC wasn't cooling...
• Re: Flush the A/C system - How do I do it?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 11:17:29 -0500
  ...All you need to flush them out is an air compressor and some flushing liquid. There's apparently some sort of air brake dryer...
• Re: a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 19:37:21 -0400
  Ed, the early vans just had the low and high side fittings right near the compressor. The SUC is the low side (suction) where...
• Re: HORNS!!
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 08:20:17 -0600
  ...The kit includes a relay, three horns, a compressor and the tubing. I got mine form New Dimensions, < http://www.newdimensions.com > at a...
• Re: AC Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 21:09:49 -0700
  ...leak is faulty "o" rings where the lines > connect to the compressor. I would check these first. Be > sure to use AC quality "o...
• Re: Running on Tap Water - attempt at de-confuscation
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 17:24:26 +0100
  Can I just add one thing to that diatribe - please: > The thermodynamic facts to take way here are: > 1) An ideal compressor is Isothermal...
• Re: the alternator? goes growl... is it a time machine?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 12:42:04 -0700
  ...You'll find it quickly! Jake On 9/9/06, Jarrett Kupcinski <kpcnsk@sprynet.com> wrote: > > I removed the belt for the AC compressor...
• Re: Ongoing saga: Dometic and Multimeter . . .
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:46:19 -0400
  ...the compressor style fridge (outside of vehicles) were invented, and that's also why various folks have fitted their westy's with compressor style...
• FS: Pre-87 COMPRESSOR i meant
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 18 May 1998 22:29:40 -0700
  Sorry about that. Like I said, make me an offer, any offer. Full refund if it does not work or fails soon after installation.
• Re: AC in a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - aventuras2000
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 20:22:38 -0400
  this will not work you need close to 15amp just to start the compressor better leave the window open or connect to ac power...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 17:47:35 -0700
  ...Serves to protect your compressor from spinning without adequate lubrication. >> >> >> BenT >> sent from my electronic leash >> >>> On Jul 28, 2014, at 9:18 AM...
• Re: What might be wrong with this AC system?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 00:11:58 -0400
  Tell him to install a filter/muffler in the system right befroe the compressor. This will prevent the problem, the way it should have...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 12:07:22 -0400
  ...A DC to AC converter? The motor needed to power that compressor would drain the battery in minutes. About as long as a battery...
• Sure is nice to have that A/C
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 01:57:10 EDT
  ...Up until a few weeks ago, I had been driving the AW topped Syncro with no AC since late last summer when the compressor...
• Re: A/C trouble... please help
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 20:38:44 -0500
  ...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: EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 09:04:59 -0600
  ...converting a VW > > engine into a self-contained air compressor - 2 cylinders for the > > compressor, 2 cylinders to run it. Anybody know if this...
• ac problem in 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 08:07:35 -1000
  ...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: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 7 May 2008 21:06:21 +0000
  ...A normal vehicle has the A/C > > compressor come on when you turn on your defrost. That way even in the > > winter the compressor...