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• Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 13:13:06 -0800
  ...I have one of those tire inflators with a gauge built in; don't see any reason why, with judicious use of the compressor...
• Re: AC Charge Question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 18:41:59 -0500
  ...Don't cool as good as Freon so they spin the compressor faster to compensate for this. Don't just keep adding R134a you...
• Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 11:24:05 -0400
  ...But, start the engine, engage compressor and > viola! leak found! The compressor was at fault. > > So, new compressor and all is well. All that...
• A/C Rebuild or Replace question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 13:39:16 -0700
  ...Looks like the A/C compressor needs replacing. Debating whether to let these guys do it (the seem very competent) or take it to...
• 89 VANAGON WESTY A/C QUESTIONS
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hinshaw
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:58:00 -0400
  ...Does it sound like a new compressor, or was the belt installed incorrectly. If a compressor change is in order, should it be OEM...
• Re: a/c - Sorry
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 12:53:42 -0700
  ...If you're replacing the compressor and you're also looking at converting to R-134a you can buy a compressor that will bolt...
• Re: Tricks to getting cylinder barrels back on?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 5 May 2003 09:06:53 -0400
  ...I've found a ring compressor >that should work in a tight space that might do it: Some on the list will tell you...
• Re: I've got Air Conditioning!!!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:27:13 +0000
  ...So > - I did. > > Since there was no compressor in there for years, and the system was > open, I decided to go with new(rebuilt...
• Re: home made pressure bleeder
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:43:30 -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: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:32:14 -0800
  No spring compressor needed. And it wouldn't fit in there if you had one. (BTDT.) (Unless you can find the spring 'compressors' my...
• Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 10:11:50 -0700
  I was wondering about this too, except do this with a 12V motor to drive the compressor. or..... use standard appropriate sized AC parts...
• Re: 91 Vanagon A/C
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 May 2008 23:36:49 -0500
  ...The problem with the R134a is the higher operating pressures that re imposed on the compressor. There is a fairly high failure rate of...
• Re- Air in the Life
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  6 Oct 1995 20:27:20 U
  ...10/6/95 Does anybody know if one of these shop air compressors you're talking about will drive a pressure washer??
• Re: A/C compressor question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 11:16:40 -0500
  Lindemulder wrote: > > Steve; > Replace your r12 with HotShot it's the direct replacement and sell for > 10.00/lbs. > Hans > Hans, what is Hotshot...
• Re: fuel lines lead to removing intake?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Workman
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:09:46 -0700
  ...And yeah, move the AC compressor. Mine is a 2.1 by the way... -Brian ----- Original Message ---- From: Marion Lathem <resiolute@copper.net> To...
• RE: AC - To junk or not to junk
  Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
  Wed, 13 Aug 97 13:04:00 E
  ...The old compressors can't use the new "green" stuff. However, have you determined if the compressor is bad or just simply low on...
• Re: Front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 3 Feb 2025 13:24:23 -0500
  ...We purchased a very heavy duty spring compressor with the horse shoe shaped ends. Three sizes. We used the middle size. The compressor works...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:30:53 -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...
• a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:31:43 -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...
• '87 Syncro A/C
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 22:32:40 -0600
  ...The Sanden a/c compressor on my van has the model # S 709 on it. This van has the TIICO conversion and the comp...
• AC Cap Screw
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 21:52:15 -0500
  ...This screw, and the steel bushing that it goes into are part of the tightening system to hold the AC compressor in place. On...
• Belts on 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 10:22:33 -0500
  ...Is there a belt which runs from the triple V-belt pulley to the A/C compressor and one to the alternator?
• Re: '87 AC Radiator Fan Question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 09:15:56 -0400
  ...Adjusting the temp knob would cycle the compressor, but the fan continued to run all the time. I hope this is correct. Jay
• Re: Behold, another AC question. Compressor or clutch to blame, and how do I tell?
  Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 20:06:23 -0500
  Thank you for the suggestions and feedback! Now I have a good set of starting points. Will be sure to follow up with the...
• Changing Rear Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 07:21:46 -0600
  ...Do I need to remove the drive shafts if I use a spring compressor? Any tips on doing this? Thanks Tom Salicos '87 Syncro...
• Re: repost - basic a/c hose connection question.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 20:41:21 EDT
  ...So, at the compressor, the pressure is increased by the pump. The volume remains constant, so the temperature goes up. That explains the heat...
• Re: a/c - Sorry
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 13:47:29 -0700
  ...If there's a leak elsewhere > out of a hose or the > compressor then you're probably in for a new part. > AFAIK it...
• Re: repost - basic a/c hose connection question.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 23:06:13 -0400
  The compressor compresses the gas and discharges it into the condenser, (up front). There, the compressed gas condenses into a liquid due to pressure...
• Re: low idle when AC compressor is on
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 10 Jul 2021 19:22:53 -0500
  ...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: '84 Westy: Does Air Conditioner Boost Idle?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:16:44 -0500
  ...air conditioner have a way to boost the idle > when the compressor is engaged? > > If so, what's the mechanism? Is it called an...
• Re: Vanagon AC - Here is another idea
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:44:09 -0700
  ...It teased me for a few weeks and after the > 3rd Sanden compressor > > shrapneled I gave up and just drank more water... I > lived...
• Re: 89 syncro westy ac question
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 02:43:49 -0400
  ...The compressor should exert pressure on the high side (condensate zone)while drawing on the low side (evaporative zone). During the "change of state...
• Re: R12 vs. R134
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 29 May 2000 22:05:01 -0700
  ...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: Rings
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 23:19:22 -0500
  A really big tie wrap can be used as a ring compressor. The oil ring is the toughest. After the rings are in the...
• Re: oooooooh kay. here's one for you to figure out! :)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 10:21:17 -0600
  ...A/C compressors on AC engines are barely visible at the angle that photo was taken. It could be a compressor small enough to...
• ordered NEW ac comp from Vintage Air!
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 10:44:46 -0400
  ...The compressor was locked up when we bought the van and my wife (and her students) have been complaining bitterly since :-) Anyway, thanks to...
• Re: A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:28:47 +0000
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• Re: A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Jim Preysz
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 15:21:14 +0000
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• Re: Belt guard for AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:32:51 -0700
  On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 9:14 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>wrote: > Anyone know where I can get one for 91...
• Rear Coils Spring Removal
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:48:17 +0000
  Basically, how? External spring compressor I bought at Auto Zone won't compress the springs nearly enough. Trying to install the spacers to boost...
• Re: AC Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:48:22 EDT
  In a message dated 10/13/2009 12:41:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, arkmirvis@GMAIL.COM writes: Is this really true? hello...
• A/C
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Jun 1997 09:04 -0600 (MDT)
  Tony- Wasn't following this one - I do understand that a compressor replacement is seen as the idela time to switch to R132. Is...
• Re: External A/C ?
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 23:21:08 -0600
  ...a cooler--- And it looks as though the dryer, and the compressor is missing---- ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http.//community.webtv.net/CTONLINE/TerrysHighOnLife
• Re: R12 or R134?
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:31:09 +0000
  ...still have a functioning A/C ? Not me! but I don't think I even have a compressor... -- David /NJ 85 Wolfsburg Westy "Beatrix"
• Change Springs w/o pulling head!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Jun 94 18:01:41 CDT
  ...What power of compressor is needed? I have >: seen 12V compressors advertised (JC Whitney) for <$50 which claim >: 260psi and 3.5min. to inflate...
• Re: air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:52:48 -0700
  ...The secondary high temp radiator switch contacts turns off the compressor, and kicks the fan onto the High speed (bypassing the fan resistor altogether...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 20:54:52 -0500
  ...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: A/C trouble... please help
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 19:11:08 -0600
  ...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: A/C Talk
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:07:23 -0600
  ...I am just going through the process on my 84 Westy and only had one wire on the Compressor on the 84, but the...
• Re: A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 19:35:02 -0400
  Tyrone & Marilyn Greene wrote: > > Dan Moy wrote: > > > > > > I may need to replace an A/C compressor, receiver/dryer, A/C clutch, and > > freon > > in...
• Re: How can you tell if A/C compressor is a Sanden SD709 or SD510?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 17:55:57 -0500
  ...How can you tell if A/C compressor is a Sanden SD709 or SD510? <DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 14:05...
• Re: Fwd: amount of freon in ac system
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:22:36 -0700
  ...Evaporator 2.02 oz accumulator .3 oz high pressure hose .3 oz low pressure hose .3 oz compressor 5.07oz CHRIS STANN wrote: > The...
• Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 17:14:47 -0500
  ...A spray gun > and > compressor would be needed to get good results. > > > > Steve Lashley > SKL Enterprises Inc. > http://EuroCampers.com > 636-797-9015 > 636...
• Watch "Changing the oil in a Sanden Style Compressor" on YouTube
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 6 Aug 2016 10:39:52 -0500
  ...Since Sanden compressors are what most of us have an our vans, I found this to be most helpful. It also answers my question...
• Re: silver socket and collapsible spare tire
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jan 95 17:28:27 EST
  ...Placement of said socket would also not support the Kautzian air compressor thesis, since dash placement is not conducive to pumping of spare tires...
• cam follower bores
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:57:58 -0400
  ...I was using my home-made valve spring compressor. I've since filed down the culprit corners of the compressor so it won't...
• NVC - RE: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:54:34 -0800
  ...AC compressor Gurus needed!!! This is why I am going to have a pressure tank in the treasure chest of the truck! David Marshall...
• Pictures of SD 508 innards
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:37:15 -0700
  ...The difference between a rebuilt compressor and new,is that the rebuilt is as follows:The new clutch,pulley is used.a new reed...
• Re: Ring compressor ideas
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 18 May 2009 23:19:56 -0500
  On a 2 liter type IV motor a number of years ago, I had a similar situation. I used a large hose clamp successfully...
• Price of Tii coversion?
  Historical mailing list - J Shepard
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 01:09:11 EDT
  Anyone know the price of the conversion? Are all the original accessories (AC compressor, Alt., Power Steering pump) used in this conversion? Just curious...