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• Noisy pulleys
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 19:30:07 -0800
  Is there an easy way to identify what accessory, water pump Power Steering pump Alternator A/C Compressor is making noise without taking off...
• need a/c system advice!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 01:45:09 EDT
  ...when the a/c is turned on, the compressor makes a LOUD noise and the RPM's kick way high up.. its not blowing...
• Re: Red tek r-134 question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 10:58:25 -0700
  ...Additionally, the compressor was removed and thoroughly drained of any residual oil. After a lengthy evacuation of the system, R134 is added till high...
• '91 Camper Belt Change
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 20:36:28 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The Bentley didn't even have a photo of the compressor, much less instructions on which bolts to loosen. Well, after looking at it...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - jbclem
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 03:43:48 -0800
  ...I just want to remove the compressor because it gets in the way of working on the left side of the engine. I also...
• '84 Westfalia Behr AC Woes
  Historical mailing list - Alex de Cordoba
  Tue, 15 Jul 2014 15:06:34 -0700
  ...My mechanic tells me the compressor is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. The evaporator is also leaking and there's probably more leaks...
• does air cond. = h.p. loss?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 12 Sep 1996 23:11:20 -0700
  ...If failing memory serves it just switched the wire going to the AC clutch on the compressor . . . . but *most * important to remember is that...
• What colour is freon?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 17:31:19 +0000
  ...Well, I started up the van today in the garage, and I put on the a/c to run the compressor. After a few...
• Re: AC & idle stab.
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 11:12:09 --100
  ...Conrad >I recently had the same trouble arise where my idle would go up to about >2000rpm when the A/C compressor was on...
• I Need AC Parts... anyone have them or Part Numbers
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:07:28 -0700
  ...It has a York type compressor. It is set up for freon (blew off when it was taken off). I need the belts, idler...
• pressure testing for internal head gasket leak..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:57:50 -0800
  ...Started using my bicycle pump, but the compressor came to mind and made it even easier. Then, I went back to the cylinders and...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Mon, 23 May 2011 21:17:24 -0400
  ...You really should get a new compressor appropriate to the 134a. 134a Upgrade Kit - $50 Expansion valve - $30 Receiver-Dryer - $30-$35 Compressor - $350...
• Re: AC INOP 1988 GL WBX 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:14:33 -0400
  I know this is a little bit tough to hear but if you really need to ask how to troubleshoot the AC compressor clutch...
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 10:58:32 -0800
  ...2) WHAT is causing teh vibrations? Easiest way to figure this out is to pull the alternator, ac compressor, water pump and ps pump...
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 02:17:03 +0000
  ...Fri, 7 Nov 2003 17:03:00 -0800 > >>Lastly, we didn't reattach her A/C compressor. I am >>not sure which brackets to...
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  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:47:59 -0400
  ...I called Truckfridge, and they said 4-7 year lifetime is normal, that for compressor wearout, it's not worth repairing, and when new...
• Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 12:35:23 -0600
  ...Gut an old pressure cap, thead in a Milton air coupler, and hook up the air hose direct to your air compressor. Yep, a...
• Re: How to spend $500 dealer credit in 40 days?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 09:14:41 -0700
  I'd suggest - brake components (rotors, pads, calipers, drums, brake booster etc etc) - radiator - A/C compressor - AFM (if they have it) - bunch of...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:56:22 -0800
  a month ago I had my A/C on my tintop van refurbished - new compressor, new receiver and dryer, flushed and recharged... we took...
• Tool for removing Waterboxer Valve Springs
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 02:31:54 +0100
  ...I need to remove some stuck valves from a waterboxer head, and need a spring compressor tool. Is a VW-specific tool required, or...
• Re: Vanagon A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 2 May 2007 19:36:35 -0400
  I can be bought much cheaper than that. Heck,I liked the music they were playing while I was on hold.I asked to...
• Behr Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 11:36:43 -0700
  ...The compressor is belt-driven, the belt drives the compressor only, no other items. The engine pulley has three belt tiers (a/c, p...
• Re: ac problem in 89 syncro westy
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 16:59:42 -0500
  ...The new compressor from bus depot comes with a clutch. Is > there any reason to try to buy the compressor without the clutch and...
• Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a Net Project
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:24:34 -0400
  ...Includes ac compressor brackets and bolts, Intake and exhaust manifolds, injector hoses, etc. No wiring harness.This engine would run good if coolant leak...
• Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:56:55 -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: AC High and Low sides
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 20 May 2010 17:22:46 -0600
  Almost without exception the low side is on the right, because that's coming FROM the condenser up front and INTO the compressor, and...
• Re: '87 AC Radiator Fan Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 19:50:06 -0400
  ...The 86+ operates the fan in low speed when the compressor is running. High radiator temperature or high pressure in the AC system will...
• Re: airconditioner belt changing
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 11:54:47 -0800
  ...Two are allen head bolts that the compressor pivots on. Two more are hold-down nuts that lock the compressor into position on the...
• Further advice on AC repair needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 12:01:51 -0700
  ...until the hoses are fixed he can't tell whether the compressor is shot. Questions: 1) Is it true about there not being replacement...
• FS: complete overhead A/C unit
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 22:26:43 -0400
  ...i have everything for it including the compressor but the compressor is just a core. included are all covers,vents, wiring, switches,conectors,condensor...
• Re: A/C Basic Path of Flow?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 23 May 2005 11:06:37 -0400
  Your compressor takes 8 ounces of oil + about 1 ounce in the suc port. Put 2 ounces of oil in the hose that goes...
• Re: AC converted to 134 - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 23:01:10 -0400
  ...Although the compressor is noisy, the diagnosis was > that the high pressure hose was leaking, not the compressor as I > anticipated. > > Here's the...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 19:56:16 -0800
  ...AC compressor Gurus needed!!! On Tue, 25 Feb 2003, Eric Zeno wrote: > "Pull a plug and hook a hose to any cylinder turn the...
• Brake Pressure Bleeder/Coolant Pressure Testor
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 21:50:36 -0700
  Hi All, Has anyone used a pressurized brake bleeder either that you attach to a air compressor or like the following? http://www.motiveproducts...
• Tools
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Wed, 17 Sep 1997 21:34:09 -0000
  Does anyone have any recommendations for valve spring compressors and coolant system pressure testers? Thanks, ___________________________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy 84GL, 85GL project (Mine) 82 Diesel...
• Re: Eurovan AC receiver/drier - replacement part from Chrysler?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 18 May 1998 09:44:17 -0400
  ...What I did was to get a pressure relief plug that fits on the compressor of a Chrysler product. I don't have a...
• Re: HORNS!!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 12:00:01 EST
  In a message dated 3/15/00 8:47:39 AM, bloss@ENTER.NET writes: << where can I get a decent compressor for an...
• Re: Electrolux Fridge or Compressor Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:12:44 -0700
  ...Electric only may not aways work. > That's the biggest problem we had last year in Mexico with our WACO > electric compressor fridge, NOT...
• Re: AC in the winter
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 21:35:02 CST
  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: AC relay question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:40:00 -0500
  In addition to the suggestions of other folk, if your thermostat isn't working the compressor won't kick in. The rheostat for your...
• Re: '91 Carat AC - again!
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Fri, 30 Sep 2016 21:58:51 -0700
  ...Also > turned the compressor by hand with clutch engaged. Compressor turned fine. > I assume an electrical problem. And never turned the system on again...
• Re: Syncro spring removal without using spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:42:36 -0700
  ...I also used a single screw type spring compressor to incrementally constrain the spring between strokes of the jack. Additionally, I found better locations...
• Re: Karl's Norcold Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 10:42:50 -0700
  I had completed my research for a good compressor portable fridge/freezer and I decided on the Engel 35 (34 quart) which has the...
• AC Electrical troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:53:19 -0700
  ...New compressor New drier/receiver New expansion valve Flushed system with AC flush solvent Cleaned evaporator and installed new foam filter New O rings...
• ABS / Subaru
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 12 May 2000 14:51:21 -0600
  ...Pull the plastic cover off of the ABS compressor (behind the right headlight) and you will find a pair of relays. Our dealership says...
• Re: AC low side fitting?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 21:03:28 -0500
  Todd inquired: > Is the low side fitting located right off the > compressor? Where is the high side fitting located on > the Rear Air of...
• Re: ground location on 89
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 5 May 1998 11:20:10 EDT
  ...You might have to move your A/C compressor out of the way to check it out. Ken Wilford John 3:16
• air lifts
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:09:50 -0800
  ...boosters (cost about $100), and manually keep the pressure - Or do you really need to by the on board air compressor system (additional $140) ?
• Looking for Air Cond Service in Southern Ontario
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:15:51 -0400
  ...I need to replace my compressor and hook up my BEHR front unit. Anyone know of a good place near Toronto or London to...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 18:22:09 -0700
  Another option is to drill and tap a tubular bumper to become an integrated airtank/bumper. We used to do that back in my...
• Syncro Engine Parts & Accessories Available
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:22:00 -0800
  Have at the least the following Syncro specific parts, ask otherwise, but No exhaust parts A/C compressor mount Alternator mount Engine Carrier Coolant...
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:59:31 -0700
  ...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: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 09:52:59 -0500
  ...If > you put in R-134a without a complete oil change (the compressor contains > 5-7oz of oil) and system flush, you made a...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:20:52 -0700
  ...Most likely small leaks on the > suction side including the compressor shaft seal. > > If the system was really empty for a long time then...
• Re: VERY low compression in one cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Mon, 24 Nov 2003 21:12:45 EST
  ...You will need a air compressor & a hose that has a fitting for the spark plug hole & on the other end a fitting for...
• Re: 84 Vanagon A/C
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 21:42:03 -0500
  ...Another note there is now some compressor oil lubricant available that can be used on any freon charge. Darrell -----Original Message----- From: KBatzler <KBatzler...
• Re: A/C hose from Compressor to Radiator
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:54:35 -0500
  ...A/C hose from Compressor to Radiator I have an '87 Vanagon GL. I took it to the local Goodyear service to have the...
• Re: Westfalia owners
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 18:06:14 -0700
  ...This seems odd but the compressor comes with some kind of power box. The scroll is one of the quietest and durable compressor available...
• Re: Norcold DC0040
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 13:19:16 -0700
  ...Can't > imagine just how inefficient it would be to run a compressor off of > LP! > > ( LP burns to heat a boiler, the steam...
• i need an a/c compressor
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 13:49:54 EDT
  that would work on an 1990 van if any of you have one and would be interested in selling it and the maple grove...