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  • Re: syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 19 Mar 2014 10:41:56 -0700
    ...list were right :) > > It can be done. > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/vanagon-syncro-front-spring-removal-without-spring-compressor/ > > > alistair > -- Casey
  • Re: ac compressor removal
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Fri, 30 May 2003 09:34:53 EDT
    Joe said: """I want to remove my ac compressor as well as the rest of the components. Is there any reason not to? Is...
  • 2.1L / Decisions addendum
    Historical mailing list - Antaki
    Sat, 28 Oct 2000 19:17:34 -0700
    Oops, forgot to mention, this engine comes with A/C compressor and bracket. I'd be removing and not using that. Value to listmembers...
  • Re: Increasing horsepower
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Sat, 19 Oct 2002 01:01:13 +0100
    ...Increasing horsepower > Turbo Charger, Electro Charger, Turbine Compressor......! > > The principle is the same. A turbine (turbo) takes in air, and using > centrifugal force compresses...
  • Re: Vanagon A/C: R-12 to R-134a No-Mod Changeout
    Historical mailing list - PAT
    Wed, 20 May 1998 11:05:56 -0400
    ...Apparently R12 helps cool and lubricate the compressor better then 134A, so R12 systems can get by with a "lesser" oil. This is purely...
  • Re: Spray Foam Alternative?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Nov 1995 15:00:33 -0400
    ...They also offer a 'high efficiency' compressor type fridge/freezer, $595 + 25 shipping, internet special $495+, holds 28 quarts. 6 x 6packs. That's...
  • A/C Compressor Clutch Bearing Noise
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 7 Sep 2002 12:23:02 -0600
    ...The compressor is off the '87 Syncro wasserboxer on this tiico convert. Any help appreciated. Bob Stevens '87 Westy Syncro http://groups.msn.com...
  • Re: fuel lines lead to removing intake?
    Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
    Mon, 21 Aug 2006 22:01:17 -0500
    ...You might remove the A/C compressor from it's mount, lay it aside.. do not take the refegirant lines loose, then take that...
  • Re: Is this guy on the level? Vanagon AC
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Aug 2003 01:39:40 EDT
    ...its in great shape > chris" > > Then when "Chris" contacted me by phone, he says he may be able to > find a compressor, and he...
  • AIR COMPRESSOR POWERED BY BATTERY
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Sun, 8 Oct 2006 14:16:18 -0700
    ...I bought a 12 volt compressor but in testing it, plugged into the cigarette lighter, I blew out the fuse for the circuit, so...
  • Re: AC-what is normal operation?
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Thu, 10 Aug 2000 22:23:13 -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: Electric Power Steering
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 22:30:28 -0400
    ...As for an electric compressor this too is now common especially in electric and hybrid vehicles. For the Vanagon the compressor can probably take...
  • Re: AC converted to 134 - now what?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sun, 17 Jul 2005 13:37:29 -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: air conditioner
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:49:21 -0400
    The compressor is leaking...again. I'll remove the compressor tomorrow early in the morning and they'll fix it under warranty. And, while...
  • Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 11 Mar 2016 07:49:51 -0500
    ...If you remove the compressor, close up the connections on it and the van to keep out moisture, etc. Larry A. On Fri, Mar...
  • Re: New van timing, cont'd.
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Jan 95 17:59:54 EST
    ...The owners > manual shows it in use, running the compressor that was included to fill the > collapsible spare tire with which the vehicle was...
  • Re: A/C not blowing cold
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 24 Jul 2003 00:27:30 -0400
    If you (or anyone else) ever has to charge a AC system from scratch, you'll find that the compressor will not kick in...
  • Re: about fridge...
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 4 May 2015 18:35:45 -0400
    ...Lower cost, same compressor system. Mounting systems and slide-outs available too. www.westyventures.com/parts.html
  • 85 air conditioner r-12 to r-134
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Apr 1996 22:43:44 -0700
    Has anyone made a switch from R-12 to R-134? I half to replace my compressor and this seems like the best time...
  • A/c Parts
    Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
    Mon, 8 May 2000 20:43:07 -0400
    ...All the hoses are in good shape and so is everything else but the compressor. anyone need parts?? Adam Puzerewski 81 westy
  • Re: nice pair of syncro hightops
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 7 Jun 2012 01:15:56 -0400
    ...On Jun 6, 2012, at 11:04 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: > but why the air compressor? > > http://saddletramps.tumblr.com/post/24482837501 > > alistair
  • Air conditioning compressor
    Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
    Sat, 9 Dec 2017 09:04:20 -0800
    Great to see the list back up and working! Thanks! Recently the a/c compressor on my 87 vanagon began making a noise and...
  • Re: The fridge fired up! YES!!! (and I tell you how... ;-)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 20 May 2001 10:50:30 -0700
    ...Now you can bet I will never > move my Westy without that nice little compressor again. Might as well get > one of these "Compressor...
  • Re: Prius question with vanagon content
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:17:21 -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: a/c fittings
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Thu, 8 Jul 2010 20:29:07 -0400
    ...I thought that > I should have one low-side fitting near the compressor, and a high-side > connection somewhere near the evaporator. > > One line...
  • Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:50:07 -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...
  • Re: Front Behr A/C.
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:59:04 -0700
    ...I don't know > if you can plumb an extra evaporator into the stock system (my hunch > would be no); adding a second compressor...
  • Re: Re: Does air cond.=hp loss?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Sep 1996 16:00:09 -0400
    >In regards to taking the belt off the compressor. I've heard that it is >unwise to take your belt off completely. Apparently the...
  • Re: cylinder index (funny Friday hijinx)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Fri, 2 Aug 2002 16:36:11 -0400
    ...property to the front: > > 6.5 HP Compressor (1) Use it every day > 3 HP compressor (1) Got to have air in the front...
  • Seeking A/C Help
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Sat, 15 Jul 2006 13:57:01 -0700
    ...The problem is that I can't get a signal (12 V) at the compressor clutch connector. With the key on and with motor...
  • A/C Hose stripped
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Tue, 2 Jun 1998 13:06:29 -0400
    The upper hose that connects to my A/C compressor has stripped threads in it. Is there some way to just replace the connector...
  • Re: Electric Power Steering
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:45:53 -0400
    ...As for an electric compressor this too is now common especially in electric and hybrid vehicles. For the Vanagon the compressor can probably take...
  • Spring compressors
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Mon, 25 Sep 2000 21:30:22 -0500
    Has anyone ever used a spring compressor to lower their Vanagon. It's a unit that is permanently attached to the spring. I heard...
  • Parts still available from '87 GL pass van
    Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
    Tue, 15 Apr 2003 15:42:39 -0500
    ...Radiator fan=$50, A/C condenser=$20-compressor=$50-evaporator=$20, alternator 90 amp=$40, Digifant 2.1 distributor=$30, inner high beam lamps...
  • AC Receiver Drier 253260633"D" vs 253260633"E"
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:33:19 -0400
    I had a SD510 compressor in my van, but I'm replacing it with a SD709 as per Bentley 87.16. The SD510 compressor...
  • Re: Red tek r-134 question
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 7 Jul 2003 12:30:29 -0700
    ...Noisy compressors are a normal thing on R12 system retrofits. Belt squeal is another symptom of the higher head pressures. Most R134 systems use...
  • Re: busted ground bolt on engine block
    Historical mailing list - Mark
    Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:02:29 -0500
    ...Even the bolts holding the compressor in place? Thanks! On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 11:56 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote...
  • Re: My R134a experience
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 3 Aug 2006 12:08:36 -0700
    ...http://www.sanden.com/products/piston7models.html These compressors are built for R134a and a few of those are replacements for the SD709- I...
  • Re: Air tools for my Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:08:59 +0000
    ...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: A/C compressor
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sat, 6 Jun 1998 21:27:40 -0400
    ...The one that ticked me, $6 each for $3.25 (their cost) O-rings for the compressor, which are by any means about $.50...
  • Re: A/C refrigerant oil quantities
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 22 May 2000 22:21:25 EDT
    ...the low side line and the rest in the compressor itself (if the compressor is empty. I use between 6 and 8 oz in...
  • AC belt
    Historical mailing list - Ron Johnson
    Sun, 7 Jul 2019 11:50:45 -0700
    ...Would it be okay to remove the compressor belt? thank you, Ron J Portland, OR
  • For Free & For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Mon, 8 Jun 1998 22:53:12 -0700
    ...AC compressor for 1987 and earlier vanagon. You pay shipping. For Sale: Nearly new 1993 Yamaha 250YZ motocorss bike. For pic and details, see...
  • Questions on Repairs
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:32:34 -0500
    ...Rebuilt tranny, and installation? Replacing an AC compressor? Rear brake shoes, CV boots? Shocks? Decent paint job? Rear Bumper? All for a 1981 ASI...
  • Power Steering Pump FS
    Historical mailing list - Steven L. Goldstein
    Mon, 18 Dec 2000 22:54:29 -0500
    ...Alt, from same. Both in excellent cond. Also new Air Cond. Compressor for 94-96 GTI. I have these parts due to conversion. Steve
  • Re: AC issues
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Tue, 21 Jun 2005 23:43:23 -0500
    It makes no diffewrence which way the compressor is mounted to operate. The question is; How are you going to be able to service...
  • Re: A/C Freon
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 4 Oct 2008 13:49:36 -0500
    ...The only real reason for going to Freeze 12 on the stock AC system on a Vanagon is to save the compressor. If you...
  • Re: A/C useless when over 100 degrees
    Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
    Thu, 28 Jun 2001 07:04:14 -0600
    ...There were grounding and connection problems under my left rear side cover that were causing the compressor relay to overheat and cycle too often...
  • Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:13:26 -0700
    ...Coolmatic is one cooler with these >compressor. There may be other cooler with other compressors that may >be cheaper. > >http://www.waeco.com/pages...
  • Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:14:56 -0700
    Spring compressors. It can be tough to install front shocks even with standard springs using just vehicle weight. I used these, but they require...
  • Need Parts for BEHR AC
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 13:37:44 -0700
    ...I had to use the 1995 Golf AC compressor that came with the engine and this required me to have two adapter hoses made...
  • AC Compressor Mount Repair
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:18:20 -0500
    So I'm ready to install my new AC compressor only to find the bolt holes in the casting are totally gone on one...
  • Freon Conversions / Substitutes
    Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
    Thu, 3 Jul 97 01:45:13 UT
    ...R134a isn't as efficient in cooling, and runs at higher pressures on the compressor outlet, loading the compressor, clutch, belts and engine more...
  • Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 10 Mar 2014 18:59:51 -0700
    ...http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-61654.ht <http://www.harborfreight.com/macpherson-strut-spring-compressor-set-61654.h tml#.Ux5ilflr6M4...
  • Re[2]: AC in the winter
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Nov 94 10:10:19 PDT
    >On Tue, 29 Nov 94 20:20:55 CST <DerekDrew@aol.com> said: >>I notice from reading the manual that the A/C compressor...
  • Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:16:28 -0500
    Well, I have no cool air (and no compressor action that I can tell)with the new switch(but the front fan stays on...
  • Re: AC thermostat
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 1 Dec 94 7:49:19 PST
    ...The problem is the special thermostat that prevnets the compressor > from coming on at 38 degrees (according to Joel). This special thermostat I > thought...
  • Re: Air 'Conditioning'
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 May 1997 15:37:12 -0400 (EDT)
    Randy, I would just be careful about running the compressor(accidentally) without it being charged. Most rely on the refrigerant for lubrication. I learned...
  • Re: Hazet assistant 172 HD
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 8 Aug 2021 15:07:01 -0700
    ...How about those ring compressors jim? Kinky eh? :-) > On Aug 8, 2021, at 2:33 PM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >
  • Re: A/C Shaft seal
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 18 Jul 2004 21:45:40 -0500
    Does anyone know if the front shaft seal for the original A/C compressor is available? ----------------------- Clip ---------------------------- I bought a seal from NAPA. Two...