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• AC parts interchangability
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 20:13:28 -0400
  ...My current (seized and leaking) compressor is a SD510. Bus Depot lists the SD508, the SD510, and SD709 for the '86 model year, all...
• Re: Changing Rear Syncro Springs
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:43:04 -0700
  You can do it without spring compressors, but you really should have them to make it nicer. No need to remove the drive shafts...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:37:55 -0400
  ...About $30. > > It needs major work to be converted.Remove and drain the oil from the > compressor. Backflush all the lines(50 ft),Add...
• Re: repost - basic a/c hose connection question.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 19:04:54 -0600
  ...That explains the heat on the > DIScharge > side of the compressor. This hot, compressed gas goes to the condensor in > the > front of the...
• Re: Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:08:39 -0500
  ...I'm assuming you have something like a pancake style >> compressor...the bigger the tank the longer it will work your tools before >> the...
• portable fridge (long)
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:14:05 -0700
  ...I am now thinking of re-joining the modern world and have been researching top-loading, portable fridges, especially those using the Danfoss compressor...
• Behold, another AC question. Compressor or clutch to blame, and how do I tell?
  Historical mailing list - Julia Schrenkler
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:37:01 -0500
  ...So I grabbed the Bentley and skimmed the archives, figured out where the compressor is, had Cindy fire up the engine while I watched...
• need A/C tips. 87 gl
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 14:04:41 -0700
  ...system pressure checked? would such a test indicate compressor issues? I'm hoping my compressor is okay. I read in the archives that not...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 7 May 2013 16:21:45 -0600
  ...My AC, which was rebuilt last year after the compressor self-destructed, worked fine, but this spring it did not. They quickly identified a...
• '77 AC belt size?
  Historical mailing list - Will & Angela
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 13:01:41 -0500
  ...If anyone knows the size of the belt that goes to the compressor please tell us. Thanks in advance. Will&Angela '77 Bus
• Sanden 508 A/C Compressor
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 16:40:12 EDT
  Volks; What is a good source for these? New or rebuilt. Thanks Temporarily Internetless Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC> _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy...
• Vanagon air springs?
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 08:51:24 -0800
  ...Volkswagen Van AIRLIFT Air Spring Applications YEAR MODEL REAR KIT COMPRESSOR SYSTEM 85-98 Van Outback Special 60789 $69.95 25592 $109.95 65789...
• Autofrost R-406a
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Thu, 3 May 2001 00:33:19 -0500
  ...use this gas in my '84 Westfalia with a SD-508 compressor. Thanks, Jason M Yasment '84 Westfalia Troy, NY Free, encrypted, secure Web...
• Tiico and the Burp Tank
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Mon, 13 Aug 2001 22:27:47 -0400
  I can't say for sure because I'm waiting for the left motor mount to arrive, but it looks like the AC compressor...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 11:29:11 EST
  In a message dated 2/25/03 8:19:50 AM, wilden1@JUNO.COM writes: << Motorcycle flat repair kits have spark plug check valves...
• Re: Question about AC and the 86 up three speed fan
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:42:13 -0700
  ...High speed is only triggered by the radiator temp switch and then the A/C compressor is turned off automatically to reduce the load...
• Re: A/C noisy racket
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 11 Feb 2015 09:15:11 -0500
  Sounds like the compressor is dying. Loosen the belt and see if the pulley has play. Try to turn the center clutch by hand...
• Re: AC Receiver Drier 253260633"D" vs 253260633"E"
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:00:28 -0400
  ...AC Receiver Drier 253260633"D" vs 253260633"E" > I had a SD510 compressor in my van, but I'm replacing it with a SD709...
• Re: AC Hose Help Needed, Please...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:04:59 -0400
  ...Test the high side if it is cracked , when the compressor is running.What caused the cracks? Age, abrasion, dry rot? Replacing a hose...
• Re: Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 4 Oct 2012 09:58:56 -0500
  ...We keep it off to protect the compressor from destroying itself. Just wonderin'. I generally do try to run automobile AC occasionally in winter...
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 08:51:44 -0800
  ...Fri, 7 Nov 2003 17:03:00 -0800 >> >>> Lastly, we didn't reattach her A/C compressor. I am >>> not sure which brackets to...
• Re: Frydaye Follies - BMW question
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 20:27:50 -0700
  Have you confirmed whether the compressor clutch is still engaged? On Mercedes AC systems there's a KLIMA relay which controls the compressor clutch...
• Re: Newly operational AC just died...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 09:55:30 -0700
  > There is probably a low pressure cut off switch that saves the > compressor from burning up when the 134a gets low. In post 86...
• AC electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:33:35 -0500
  I'm trying to remove my inop AC compressor but cannot get the two wire connectors apart. They are factory originals. Don't want...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:57:45 -0500
  ...Keith, When you replace the condenser, hoses and fittings can you reuse the existing compressor or does it also need to be replaced?
• Re: A/C for diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 02:24:24 EST
  ...The only thing I did not get was the compressor. >> hmmmman diesel vanagon w/ a/c........how Slooooooow can you go??? :<) chris
• Used parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 10:26:38 -0800
  ...excellent cond. - used/working syncro starter - air bag lift kit brand new w/compressor - grey vanagon captain chair seat bottom Make an offer! Steve
• AC Recharge
  Historical mailing list - Rich Pournelle
  Wed, 7 Jul 2004 15:42:38 -0700
  We just got an 87 Westy with AC and it needs a recharge because I can hear the compressor come on, but the air...
• First timer Valve job
  Historical mailing list - Vince Jahn
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 00:59:37 -0700
  ...However, the Bently manual says to first remove both the A/C compressor and power steering units. I believe I can get to the...
• Re: What kind of engine is this?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:28:54 +0000
  ...florian On 11/21/05, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > > That's a Subaru complete with AC compressor. >
• Re: I've got Air Conditioning!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:33:46 -0700
  ...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: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 19:17:30 EDT
  ...I also was thinking along the lines of a hermetic compressor. As far as check valves the Sanden already has them built in. I...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:19:16 -0500
  ...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: Fridge ASU Holding Plate Info Link
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:01:20 -0700
  ...No matter how I try to "cut it", installing a compressor type fridge for use off grid days at a time means proper sized...
• Texas A/C Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jason Stevenson
  Sat, 26 May 2001 09:39:22 -0500
  ...It currently does not work because the compressor is bad. I got an estimate from my local VW mechanic to fix it, and it...
• Re: AC help (1987 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellis
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:11:19 -0600
  ...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: Spring compressors
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 07:58:08 -0400
  ...Spring compressors > Has anyone ever used a spring compressor to lower their Vanagon. It's a > unit that is permanently attached to the spring...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 21:41:50 -0700
  ...i saw some of these other compressors, but i can't image getting something like this into the wasserbox http://www.wonderbart.com/images...
• A/C flush?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Mon, 18 May 2015 23:03:39 -0400
  ...do the trick? When I bought my van there was no compressor and the line ends were not sealed in any way. So who...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Project Pat
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:50:38 -0400
  ...1985 Vanagon A/C question Thanks, how do I get refrigerant in to an empty compressor if it won't spin?
• Re: [Syncro] air suspension group purchase - FREE SHIPPING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 17:45:24 -0800
  ...Definitely worth purchasing, with or > without the compressor. Ron, what would be the advantage of having these if I already have Steve's springs...
• Re: AC compressor 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:16:36 EDT
  In a message dated 4/29/02 10:06:30 AM, kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes: << We have new ones for $329 or rebuilt ones...
• AC Blowing Fuzes
  Historical mailing list - robert asmann
  Sat, 25 May 2002 18:15:05 -0400
  ...The AC keeps blowing fuzes, the fan will run just fine but once the compressor kicks in its goodbye fuze. Has anyone experienced a...
• A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 18 May 2014 23:53:29 -0700
  ...The high pressure hose from my A/C compressor to the front of the van has been burned from the engine fire. All my...
• Re: Tiico and the Burp Tank
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 16:58:57 -0600
  ...Though my air conditioner compressor is not working so the belt is not present. my power steering overflow tank is right there and it...
• Re: AC Charge Question
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:31:42 -0400
  ...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: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:56:23 -0700
  ...The compressor front seal will leak R134a because its molecule size is > smaller than R12. > > In other words, to do it right you have...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:01:11 -0400
  ...Then use a spring compressor to install the springs. > It's been many years since I installed springs with a spring compressor, so > I...
• Re: Q: AC modification
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 09:50:56 EDT
  ...This would trip the high >pressure >switch and disengage the compressor pulley clutch. When the pressure >dropped the high pressure switch would close and...
• Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 21:33:52 -0800
  ...We kept loosing the bolts off the compressor. The compressor bracket was also twisting under the pull of the belts. The last straw happened...
• Re: Westfalia refrigerator issues
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 May 2011 14:08:35 -0400
  ...Some people find the small size and marginal cooling major loss factors and swap for a compressor-powered unit. Others find the ability to...
• Re: 85 AC problems...pressure too high with small amount of refrigerant
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 9 Jun 2005 15:34:03 -0400
  ...the system to have liquid refrigernat going back to the compressor.The compressor ,compresses.Thats all. When it goes bad, it usually compresses less...
• A/C
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
  Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:16:51 -0400
  ...It leaked down so the compressor won't start. Rick
• Re: New GRABBERS
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:12:39 -0800
  ...comfort and extra traction, but you will need a 12V portable compressor to re-inflate them after. https://www.offroadxtreme.com/engine-tech/wheels...
• replacing hoses on oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 9 May 2011 21:58:20 -0400
  ...do it? Any other critical tips? Is it worth (or necessary) dismounting the AC compressor to get some access from the top? Thanks, Edward
• Intermittant engine and grounds
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Wed, 14 Apr 1999 23:34:04 -0700
  ...and securing the two wiring grounds on the left upper side of the engine under the a/c compressor. Cheers, Tom Neal '87 syncro
• Re: Would the AC Unit from an 85 Work in an Air Cooled Van?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 May 2001 10:34:58 EDT
  ...just need to use a different compressor. > I keep thinking about getting this for Pokey. > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll...
• Re: R12 or R134?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:02:52 -0700
  ...still have a functioning A/C ? > > > Not me! but I don't think I even have a compressor... > > > -- > David /NJ > 85 Wolfsburg Westy "Beatrix" > >
• Re: Trip Report: Westywoman has risen again!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:06:14 -0700
  ...That means > if you turn on the AC just to use the fan the compressor will also come > on. This can cause the compressor...
• Re: Vanagon airconditioning hoses
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Fri, 08 Aug 1997 11:25:18 -0400
  ...The hole in the line allowed the AC oil to leak out and seize the compressor. I am guessing that trip cost me over...