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• Re: Coleman DC cooler
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:38:35 -0700
  ...a 'real' fridge............either one with a compressor like a normal house type fridge.........and some run on 12 v and 110AC ........ those can...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:55:40 -0700
  Instead of compressing the passenger spring with a spring compressor, maybe try loading weight onto the passenger seat until the rod lines up. Not...
• Re: Water Pump Project - Again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 11 Oct 2015 18:27:19 -0500
  ...One of those two wires goes > > to the AC Compressor. The other goes who knows where. Can''t find an > empty > > female connector. But...
• Rings
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 14 Feb 2005 12:52:43 -0800
  ...Ring compressor, from my motocross racing days we used a hose clamp as our compressor: any recommendations? 3. I read that one person recommend...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:28:05 -0400
  ...I have a couple different spring compressors but this is one of my favorites. This looks same as mine but I have a different...
• Re: A/C Relay
  Historical mailing list - Willie T. Lafrades
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 18:21:05 EDT
  ...Now that I've got voltage I found that I have no continuity thru the low pressure switch thus preventing the compressor from working...
• R12 to R134a retrofit
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:56:03 -0700
  ...procedures to do an r12 to r134 conversion with the Sanden compressors. You will need the adobe acrobat reader to view this file. (free...
• Re: removable fridge. how do these things work?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 1 Oct 2000 07:12:58 EDT
  ...I guess it doesn't have a fan or a compressor like normal fridges. I would like to replace the plastic grill towards the...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:49:21 -0400
  ...For example, I did the evaperator inlet, to compressor parts as one. Another is the condensor inlet, to the reciever dryer, as one. The...
• Re: Air Compressor Mods - Results
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 15:00:41 -0800
  ...I had none of the > air starvation problems I had when I painted my last bus, which I did with > this compressor, but without...
• re. Subject: Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 23:53:58 -0700
  ...You will need a decent sized compressor. I have a 5hp, 220 volt, 12 CFM, 60 gallon, 2 cylinder compressor and its just big...
• Parts FS- updated list
  Historical mailing list - Matt Faust
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:49:03 -0700
  ...Tampa area � 1.9L crank , $25 shipped � AC compressor, from 1989 good used $40 � AC compressor w/ mounting bracket, from 1984 1.9L, $40...
• Re: Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:55:08 -0700
  ...But the swing compressor is noisier and vibrates > more, from my own experience with both. The Danfoss is virtually silent and > free of vibration...
• Re: Rear A/C blower as fan only
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 23:43:34 -0400
  ...Just unhook the compressor clutch and go with it? > > BTW, before people start asking me for parts, the compressor has > blown seals (not seized...
• AC WARNING! Do not loose your cool...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 14:25:46 EST
  ...Upon further investigating, I discovered oil leaking from the ac compressor- oh no a new compressor :<( . But as I was checking for the source...
• Re: AC Expansion Valve access on '90 Westie, what needs to be removed?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 10:43:21 -0400
  I have an expansion valve and evaporator that were working when the seal blew on my compressor if you're interested. -Karl On Sun...
• Re: cam follower bores
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:43:47 -0400
  ...Very very minor if you ask me. > > I was using my home-made valve spring compressor. I've since filed down the > culprit corners...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 May 2005 13:21:08 -0700
  ...AC Service Prior to Pressure > Another consideration- 134a will need new barrier hoses to prevent leaks. > If you dont mind a leaky compressor and...
• Re: 81 tin needed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Apr 1996 23:07:11 -0400
  ...for the driver's side rear piece of tin where the compressor >now sits but won't for long. anybody got an extra? > >thanks...
• Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 07:25:50 -0700
  ...I was told it might be a defective drier or the compressor. I have to say that the system took the charge just fine...
• FS: Complete A/C system-'87
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 10:24:49 -0700
  Anyone looking for a winter project to make next summer a bit more bearable? I have the complete system, from compressor to condenser, ductwork...
• Re: Tiico and the Burp Tank
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 09:18:57 -0600
  ...but the a/c compressor pulley will not rub against the coolant overflow tank when your Tiico is in. The closest tollerance will be...
• FS: Headlight & a/c bracket
  Historical mailing list - Wolfburger
  Sun, 11 May 2003 23:27:46 -0700
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2415101442 A/c compressor bracket: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem...
• Re: Seeking A/C Help
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:33:27 -0400
  ...The compressor might not kick in due to too high or too low pressure. I would check the refrigerant pressure as the first stage...
• Re: Alternate A/C refrigerants?
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Mon, 12 May 1997 00:33:54 -0500
  ...I've seen kits at my FLAPS for roughly $50, but that's just for the compressor seals. It also requires a new expansion...
• '84 VANAGON A/C & OTHER MYSTERIES
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 04 Dec 1996 12:06:34 -0600
  ...At the moment there are no belts going to the compressor (I guess replacing them would be the obvious first step). The blower motor...
• Re: AC System Leak
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 09:48:34 -0400
  One thing I would check--I noticed this when I put in my new engine--is the crimped hose connections at the compressor. When...
• Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:34:38 -0400
  If you look on the rear of the compressor you will see two letters. A large S and a large D. These stand for...
• Re: newbie questions: offroad, addnl. seating, cover
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 24 May 1998 20:07:32 -0700
  ...The leak sealant stuff is usually useless...as are the cheapo compressors. Bring an air pump or a good, expensive 12v. compressor...I also...
• Re: Hazet assistant 172 HD
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 8 Aug 2021 19:10:02 -0500
  ...790-1 > Yeah it’s neat expander. > How about those ring compressors jim? > Kinky eh? :-) > >> On Aug 8, 2021, at 2:33 PM, Jim...
• Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:39:51 -0600
  I was speaking to a friend about my wanting to upgrade to a turbo diesel and he replied that a few industrial air compressors...
• Coil and Shield Removal - How-to Requested
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 18:00:00 -0500
  ...How the devil do you dismount the thing from the sidewall, without removing the AC compressor - or is it not possible? Any how-to...
• How much R134A to use in A/C
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 26 May 1998 12:58:29 -0400
  I got my Castrol R12 to R134A conversion kit today and I'm still waiting for my compressor to arrive. Does anyone know how...
• R134 USERS??????????
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:02:26 -0500
  ...Just replaced the compressor and I am ready to be cool! Every shop I talk to wants to convert me to R134. What is...
• That darn A/C hose again
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 18:40:45 -0400
  ...The hose with the leak has a hole about 6 in from the compressor. It's going to be a pain to remove that...
• SlightVC: Cellphone pics of the "new" turbo.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 12:05:41 -0400
  ...http://pictures.rawsuds.com/v/sudhirs_pictures/sudhir_cars-and-toys/sudhir_vanagon/vanagon_turbo/ The compressor has an a/r(area of discharge...
• Re: Diesel AC question. WHat triggers the clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 16:18:59 -0700
  ...Diesels don't have a distributor... > > > > So, on vw diesel engines, what controls the compressor > > clutch? Is there an automatic switch that will turn...
• Re: 85 Westy A/C - Advice
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:34:00 -0400
  ...From what I can tell '86 2WD do not have the change, but '86 syncros have a partial upgrade (fan, condesnor, compressor), '87 and...
• Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 7 Jul 2020 22:25:51 +0000
  ...The compressor clutch is engaging, and the compressor is turning, but the system doesn’t seem to be holding 134a. With system off… AC...
• Re: Saggy Westy Rear
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 05:02:50 -0700
  ...I used a spring compressor to make room for the shim...A cheap-o one from a chain autoparts store, the spring compressor... Don...
• Re: AC under rear seat?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:43:07 -0700
  ...My original thought was to make good use of the AC compressor that c/w the Jetta 2.0 I installed in my Westy...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Oct 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1075)
  Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 13:31:56 -0700
  ...I have a question: -I have a rebuild compressor I bought off Ebay a couple years ago and never used. It looks just like...
• Re: A/C Talk
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:17:38 +0000
  ...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: insane a/c project
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 09:19:48 -0500
  ...I say get a bunch of this stuff, convert it over, have new hoses and use the compressor/evaporator, etc... from a VW. OR...
• vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 16:55:51 -0800
  ...Lastly, we didn't reattach her A/C compressor. I am not sure which brackets to use if you intend on making this work...
• Re: How easy is it to remove the intake runnersw ith the engineinstalled ?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:03:46 -0500
  ...You will have to remove the A/C compressor, if you have one. (DON'T disconnect the hoses, just unbolt the compressor and set...
• Re: Idle Control
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 14 Nov 2020 16:39:12 -0500
  ...though it may have one or two solenoid valves to raise the idle for high p/s pressure or a/c compressor). Yrs, d
• Re: Anyone use one of these?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:58:50 -0700
  ...Are there (can anyone point to) air bags like that that are meant to work with a small 12v compressor? Might be very compact...
• Re: A/C info and questions.
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 26 May 1998 12:21:19 EDT
  ...But it would really stink to mess up the compressor. I guess I will just have to think cool thoughts until I can save...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 07:52:40 -0400
  ...story--went home-- tightened the thru bolt that run thru the compressor, and havent had a leak since. Maybe I was just lucky-- But...
• Re: A/C Resurrection..
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 10:17:13 -0100
  > Can my current compressor be rebuilt or should I resign > myself to put out several hundred (five or six) dollars for a new one...
• 80 Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 22:55:18 -0400
  My 80 Vanagon also had AC in it originally...a previous owner removed the compressor... The hoses, etc. are still in tact. Can anyone...
• over charging any refrigeration system can get expensive
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:56:17 -0400
  At some point in the over charging process your compressor gets "slugged"... liquid gets into the area reserved for gasses and things go bang...
• AW: AW: On I4 and TIICO Exhaust Fixes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 20:32:34 -0700
  <<So, perhaps the best muffler would incorporate a junkyard turbo, compressor removed and with the shaft driving an alternator!>> Frank, What do you know...
• Re: More Newbie ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Mar 2003 22:48:29 EST
  ...if it bothers you just cut the compressor belt off. chris
• Re: air conditioner clutch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 22:06:59 -0500
  ...If the center piece does not turn, the compressor is seized. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On...
• Re: radiator fan speeds vs AC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:04:51 -0400
  The lowest of the speeds is actually from the AC running when the compressor is engaged. There is very little difference when the radiator...
• Re: Trip Report: Westywoman has risen again!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:51:41 -0400
  ...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: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 21:15:42 -0400
  ...The major cause of refrigerant leaks in a system like this is the compressor shaft seals, and the best preventive measure is to exercise...
• Re: Electrical Mods
  Historical mailing list - Werner Kenneth Hellmer
  Tue, 19 Apr 1994 13:46:55 -0500 (CDT)
  ...It was originally used > to drive the A/C compressor. I have been toying with the idea of mounting > a second (55 amp) alternator...