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• Re: Model info on a SD709 compressor needed
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 15:35:12 -0500
  ...Model info on a SD709 compressor needed > Does anybody have a SD709 compressor that can read the info off the tag? > The original is...
• Re: 90 Vanagon A/C Compressor ID ?s
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 22 May 2000 21:24:51 -0400
  > Looks like I may need an A/C compressor for my 90 Carat. Bus Depot lists > 2 compressors and I can find NO model...
• Re: A/C compressors rebuild able?
  Historical mailing list - Lindemulder
  Mon, 29 Jul 2002 22:47:24 -0700
  Yes, the compressors are rebuild able. There is a place in Florida that rebuilds and also sells kits. But the tools are very specific...
• Looking for SD-510 A/C Compressor Part
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 16:03:48 EST
  I am looking for the "head" from a SD-510 Air Conditioning Compressor for the Vanagon. They only used these SD-510 compressor on...
• Re: '85 A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 08:18:01 -0700
  >I have turned both controls to max and no compressor. I think I'll put a >meter on the wire at the compressor and...
• A/C compressors rebuildable?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 18:14:12 -0400
  Noisy A/C seems inherent with the Sanden compressors used on the Vanagons. I put a new compressor on 2 years ago and it...
• Re: Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 12:22:31 -0700
  ...Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L? Robert, I don't know about a "better" compressor, but you need...
• AC Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Ron Hill
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 13:55:09 -0600
  ...The AC compressor clutch is bad. I took the compressor to a large local AC parts and service shop to have the clutch replaced...
• Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 20 May 2008 13:50:49 -0700
  I read an A/C service manual that said essentially to detach the compressor, take out the plug/bolt, turn it upside down, rotate...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:49:59 -0600
  ...David, Why even enter into an unknown, by trying to use the AC compressor, that will more than likely burn up due to petroilis...
• A/C compressors
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 22:18:30 -0700
  Both Ron and Kyle are offering new A/C compressors -- I guess some stock of these must've cropped up. Kyle offered his first...
• Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 20:25:22 -0700
  ...Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L? Will be doing some A/C work in the near future and...
• Model info on a SD709 compressor needed
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 13:03:12 -0700
  Does anybody have a SD709 compressor that can read the info off the tag? The original is placed such that you have to remove...
• A/C compressor question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 21:23:08 EDT
  Hi Volks, I think my 18 year old Sanden compressor on my '84 Westy is probably leaking around the main shaft seal as its...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Tom Bauer
  Fri, 1 Jul 2005 19:24:57 -0700
  ...This sort of sounds like he is using the same compressor for either R134 or R12 and R134 is tougher on compressors. Does this...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 22:22:42 -0600
  BenT Syncro wrote: > On 1/8/07, Doug Fitz-Randolph <fitzr@suscom-maine.net> wrote: >> >> Yes - the York compressor - that was it! Thanks Ben...
• Re: A/C rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 May 1995 17:16:33 -0400
  ...My a/c was leaking at the pulley end of the compressor, Hi Harry. The same thing happened with the compressor on my 90...
• A/C Shaft seal
  Historical mailing list - chris snyder
  Sat, 17 Jul 2004 09:59:02 -0600
  Dear group, Does anyone know if the front shaft seal for the original A/C compressor is available? My compressor is working fine it...
• Re: AC Compressor Kaput??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 08:51:07 EDT
  ...There is also an oil trail running down the bottom of the compressor. Now I am blowing warm air once again. Is this part...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 07:30:15 -0500
  HI Dave, AC Compressors need lubrication in the Freon. If you compress air there will be no lubrication, an the compressor will not last...
• Re: A/C-No go?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:34:53 -0400
  Since the radiator fan is turning on, everything is telling the compressor to run. Most likely it is being disabled by a low pressure...
• Re: Does AC Affect MPG?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:36:15 -0700
  I don't know if the vanagon compressor is sucking that much, but even so, it's no wonder the WBX'r drops rpm...
• RE: In search of '86 Vanagon Air Cond. compressor.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Wed, 5 Jun 1996 10:07:48 -0500
  ...compressor.=20 (STUFF DELETED) I have a friend who has been a dealer mechanic for 28 years and he says = thet the compressor off...
• any auto AC enthusiasts out there? compressor oil capacity? NVC
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 13:31:41 -0700
  I am replacing the AC compressor on my 2000 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 liter. The Haynes book for this car, the compressor fact...
• Vanagon A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 2 May 2007 14:16:40 -0700
  ...HIs Vanagon, a 91 or 90, has a SD709 compressor. Many, many vehicles use this same compressor. Includes other Vw cars and the Jeep...
• Syncro Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 1995 15:28:26 -0400
  Tim, the spring compressor for the front of a Syncro Vanagon costs about $700. Can you give instructions for how to undo that assembly...
• Need AC Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Ed Hinchey
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 08:39:48 -0400
  My new (old) '89 Wolfsy has a case of noisy AC compressor bearing. I don't think it will be with me very much...
• Re: '85 a/c compressor bracket bolt specs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 08:37:47 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '85 a/c compressor bracket bolt specs Does anyone happen to know what size bolts I need to pick...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Tom Bauer
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:23:02 -0700
  I looked and I could not see what kind of compressor. It looks nice with just a little sticker on it with Q122510 on...
• '89 AC Compressor - free to good home
  Historical mailing list - Ed Hinchey
  Sun, 5 Oct 2003 09:10:58 -0400
  I just replaced the AC compressor in my '89 Wolfsy. The old ond had a squeeking clutch, but worked fine otherwise. If some one...
• A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 06:28:49 -0700
  I am looking to replace the A/C compressor on my 87 vanagon. I had the system switched to R-134A about 2 years...
• Re: A/C too loud
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 14 May 1996 14:03:37 CST6CDT
  ...He then said that the compressor was running "loud" (ie. > squeals more than it should and has some vibration), and should be replaced > soon...
• A/C compressor not turning
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 16:27:01 GMT
  This weekend I tried the A/C and I noticed the engine didn't change speed when the compressor supposedly kicks in. Sure enough...
• AC for an air-cooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Glen A. Smith
  Fri, 30 May 2003 18:44:24 -0400
  ...The problem is with the compressor and its associated mounting hardware. I have a compressor bracket designed to replace the bracket on a type...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:24:48 -0700
  I replaced springs a couple weeks ago (87 2WD) using a compressor borrowed from AutoZone ... same one available to borrow in my town from...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 07:21:40 -0500
  ...The only problem I see is finding the right compressor. A large window unit compressor looks good at first but I think most window...
• Re: A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:33:56 +0000
  ...A/C compressor To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 8:21 AM I’ll be in the market for such...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 1 Jul 2005 15:49:40 -0400
  Hello, the difference between a new compressor and a rebuilt compressor is as follows: The new compressor has everything new. A date of manufacture...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:23:02 -0500
  "Pull a plug and hook a hose to any cylinder turn the engine over and it will pump more air than the ac compressor...
• AC Compressor Mount Bracket Removal - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 19 May 2004 11:26:37 -0500
  ...But I need to work on the system, remove the compressor for re-working of the mounting ears on the compressor case, and some...
• Re: AC Compressor questions..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 21 May 2003 21:28:36 -0700
  This might be your chance to build a better system with a larger compressor. They all have the same bolt patterns. It's a...
• Norcold and Engel - Compressor Based Cooler/Freezer
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 21:10:32 -0700
  Upon closer examination of Engel's patterned swing compressor here http://www.i-m-d.com/engel/1Tech.htm I now realized that the...
• Re: AC-what is normal operation?
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 20:27:11 -0400
  ...New compressor, exp. valve, drier, refrigerant. I run A/C flat out all the time. Fan max, compressor max. Outlet air temp 45-50F...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 12 May 2005 15:21:15 -0400
  Hello, the practical way to go is 134a.Keep in mind that an unused compressor most likely has devoloped a shaft seal leak of...
• Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:44:17 -0600
  ...http://shop.ktcautotools.com/products/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-bmw-toyota-honda but that's 259.00 US and I see others on Amazon...
• Sanden compressors
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 10:09:14 -0700
  Those interested might want to take a look at http://www.sanden.com/sanden/products/piston5.html Seems Sanden has a modified 508 compressor...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 29 Jul 2014 08:55:57 -0400
  Actually on the 83.5-85 (some 86) AC system with the single wire going to the compressor (SD-508) there is nothing to...
• FS 86 and 87 AC compressors
  Historical mailing list - Brian Yonker
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 19:19:29 -0500
  Summer is soon upon us, I have two AC compressors for sale. Both from 2.1's. One from my 86 Syncro with Subaru...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 21:18:15 -0700
  I spent some time studying the wires connected to the compressor, testing them for continuity, and studying the Bentley which I have not found...
• Re: Looking for SD-510 A/C Compressor Part
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:20:07 -0500
  Ken Wiliford wrote: > They only used these SD-510 compressor on some of the '86 and 87 >Vanagons out there. They were basically a...
• Re: Refrigerate Oil
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:47:40 -0700
  Yi_Ruey Wei wrote: > IMHO, may be you don't have enough refrigerate oil in > your compressor. I remember it takes 54oz. of oil...
• Re: rear drivers side upper exhaust nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 08:43:09 -0500
  John, I'm going to try and use an s-wrench and then if that doesn't work out, move the a/c compressor...
• Re: NVC AC compressor seal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:03:38 -0500
  ...NVC AC compressor seal > Can anyone recommend a source for a shaft seal kit for a Sanden 508 AC > compressor? > Thanks, > Larry A.
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 16:35:34 -0400
  ...He > said I need the following: > compressor shaft seal > receiver dryer > freon >Is $514.70 too much to pay for having this work done...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 09:01:39 -0500
  ______________ Hi Volks and Joshua, I checked with my retired a/c friend and he says window unit compressors are make for use with r22...
• A/C Compressor Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Sun, 4 Jun 2000 06:28:42 -0400
  WTB bracket to attach Sanden (SD 508) compressor to Diesel engine.
• Re: Sealing Compressors
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:41:34 -0400
  ...Anyway, there is compressor oil stains all over the underside of the compressor, and all around the metal cooling pipe below it. I have...
• Re: Head removal question for you 2.1 experts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Sep 2012 16:57:50 -0700
  I like the AC compressor out of the way to work on the left head area. Leave it there if you like. Compressor and...
• Re: A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 22:36:20 -0400
  ...AC Compressor on, fan at lowest speed. Radiator cooling first stage, slightly faster. Radiator cooling second stage, fan full speed, AC Compressor disabled. AC...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Tom Bauer
  Fri, 1 Jul 2005 09:19:08 -0700
  ...What I would do if in your place,is to return the compressor >and buy a new,not rebuilt compressor from a high volume...