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• Re: What colour is freon?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Sun, 12 Jan 1997 20:20:50 -0600
  ...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: Stuck Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 23 Oct 2000 05:59:20 EDT
  ...Stuck Cylinders > What you need here is a "real" piston ring compressor. One that can be taken off after the cylinder has been put...
• Re: New AC Thing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 22:17:02 -0700
  ...changed in anythng, a > tag > is to be placed on the compressor to let know the next person to > service > the AC what it...
• Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:56:52 -0800
  ...re "but I think I'll pull > out the compressor tomorrow and have a look anyway. " "compressor" ??? what compressor ? oh I get it.......move...
• Re: Stuck Cylinder (Head Gasket Replacement)
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Sun, 7 Feb 1999 11:37:59 -0500
  ...Alternative ways people have dealt with this problem is to install rings with a small compressor while tapping the cylinder back down over the...
• Re: Q: AC modification
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 01:46:00 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: A/C Advice Needed -- Kind of Long
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:22:43 -0700
  ...Also, I'm curious as to how the compressor failure is in any way related to the failure of the engine fan. I thought...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90 - compressor on for Aux Fan to kick-on with 90 model??
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 23 Aug 2015 10:59:39 -0400
  ...of Detroit for $225, with ends) Since the 1990 is much different than my 1984 Vanagon, it may require the compressor running to turn...
• Re: Belt replacement tips???
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:05:27 -0600
  ...AC compressor belt second. Power steering belt last. The AC compressor belt is the only belt with a screw type adjuster. You will have...
• Re: A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 7 Jun 1998 23:42:15 -0400
  ...Dan Moy wrote: > > > > > > > > > I may need to replace an A/C compressor, receiver/dryer, A/C clutch, and > > > freon > > > in a '90 syncro westy...
• Re: Changes to a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:16:34 -0700
  ...and may be replacing the compressor with a better one.
• Piston Ring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Herb Harmison
  Sun, 31 May 1998 18:16:26 -0500
  I have done the headgasket/head replacement and put in new rings on a '91GL with some pretty simple tools. I did not remove...
• Re: A/C Resurrection..
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 20:00:22 -0400
  ...Got a new compressor for $180. Hoped to have it in today, but, as usual, couldn't not get some other things needed yesterday...
• Need help, Quantum question
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 00:00:36 -0400
  ...The AC stopped working, the compressor clutch lead is only supplying 3 volts. I believe the clutch needs 12V to engage. Do any Quantum...
• AC
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 16:04:46 -0800
  ...MUCH less energy draw than an AC compressor. I'll look up the manufacturer. The AC shop was Griffin. Maybe Mark D. knows em...
• Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:00:59 -0400
  ...I replace the seal in my compressor for $15.00. Bought ester oil > >for the compressor for $6.00 for 6 oz. and bought...
• Re: '86 Westy A/C Switch Desperately Neededpecial issue (#2006-445)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 25 May 2006 16:04:27 -0700
  ...Oh, and of course the compressor-->drier and compressor-->evaporator hoses (and compressors naturally) are different as well. If you have the "factory" unit...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:57:39 -0500
  Could be the compressor front seal. The seal is just an oil film between very close fitting parts. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com...
• more '89 saga (A/C)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 16:22:24 -0500
  ...New switches, new compressor, new in-line 3A fuse for the compressor clutch. First day: fuse blows. I looked throughout the Bentley manual and...
• Re: Full Throttle AC Cutout?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:26:31 -0700
  Is there any downside to rapid cycling of the AC compressor? I believe that some AC systems do not like to be turned on...
• Re: GoWesty 1.5 Spring Install - 2WD
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Mon, 20 May 2013 17:47:46 -0400
  ...The rears are pretty easy but the fronts are really long and you will need a good spring compressor like this one suggested by...
• Front blower for defrost...
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:10:01 -0400
  ...at 7:41 PM, Fjazzbass <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote: > Ok, ac compressor works...the connection for the clutch was just corroded and needed some...
• AC compressors w/ Serp belt pulley?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Sat, 10 Oct 1998 11:29:04 -0400
  Do any of the more modern VW AC compressors use a serpentine belt system? Would they be large enough to use with a Vanagon...
• A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - Penberthy, Thomas
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 10:52:13 -0700
  ...guy from the radiator shop. He said I need the following: compressor shaft seal receiver dryer freon I understand that it's old, stuff...
• Re: R-12 alternatives
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 14:43:35 -0400
  On Wed, 21 Apr 2004, Gary Goldey wrote: > I heard 2 mechanics talking about switching out dryers and changing oil > in compressors. Seems to...
• A/c question continued!
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:52:49 -0400
  ...The PO removed it to put new bearings in, and never reinstalled it or the a/c compressor, thus my current situation! TIA Adam...
• Re: Looking for AC part
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 10:28:23 -0600
  ...Todd Last wrote: > Does anyone know where you can find METAL caps for the Shrader valves on > the A/C compressor? > I'd like...
• did any of the Vanagons come with front A/C?
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 23:32:25 -0500
  ...do these attatch to the freon lines that go to the compressor? Malibu Tony 85' Westy w/ full power ammenities.....currently undergoing 3.3L...
• Re: Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 23:30:39 -0400
  Vanagon bushings come in two varieties... the ones that squeak when cold, and the ones that squeak when warm. Mine has been done with...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 9 Jan 2007 00:05:18 -0600
  BenT Syncro wrote: > On 1/8/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote: >> >> That is a great idea. You can then drive some pretty...
• Re: Help - 86 GL Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 16:58:53 -0600
  ...First, it's completely empty >- no freon (R12) and it has an aftermarket compressor which could be a >Sanden, York or Tecumseh unit. Next...
• Portable Air Conditioner aka hybrid electric vehicle continued
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:15:05 -0700
  ...A rotary dial knob manual for the evap sensor is just a thermostat with full counter clock turns off the compressor completely. With the...
• Re: all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 24 May 2005 21:30:50 -0400
  I had a '86 syncro here one time with a fried A/C compressor. The guy had all of the paperwork for it since...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:18:41 +0000
  ...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: Looking for Air Conditioning Electrical Help and/or Bentley wiring diagram
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:54:28 -0400
  ...Does the compressor turn on? If not could also be a bad fan switch or a harness connector. If the compressor turns on without...
• Re: 87 westy ac refrigerant
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 09:32:45 -0600
  ...I dismounted the compressor to drain out as much of the mineral oil as possible and replaced the O-rings there also. I put...
• Re: AC problem recap
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 20:52:29 -0700
  ...They were > able to patch (resplice?) the one broken hose, after which the system > held a vacuum and pressure, and the compressor was ok...
• Re: Air conditioner belt
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Jul 2013 20:10:58 -0400
  At 07:20 PM 7/29/2013, Larry Himli wrote: >sure which bolts to loosen on the AC compressor - ???? Also, is >there any problem...
• Freeze 12?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
  Thu, 1 Jun 2000 20:59:24 -0400
  ...year in Texas and I am going to need a new compressor so need to find out about it. TIA, Jim in Atlanta w...
• Re: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations/Harmonics
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 09:32:50 EST
  ...the sound disappears when I, and only when I, remove the compressor to alternator belt? >> When you do this, you change the natural frequency...
• Re: Where is The Heat Going?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:54:59 -0400
  ...You are definitely neglecting the heat given off by the motor and (friction in the) compressor. Do you have a citation stating efficiencies of...
• A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:19:43 EDT
  The low side (Suction) hose where it comes off the compressor and goes behind the left plastic pillar up to the eveloptor blew out...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 7 May 2013 16:06:15 -0500
  ...and then find out the condenser leaks, the compressor is bad, >etc. etc. > >If you really want A/C here is your solution (and...
• Re: prop/driveshaft bad vibes; also A/C
  Historical mailing list - Bill Fryer
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 21:00:46 -0700
  ...The system seems to be charged, and the compressor and expansion valve working well. But the compressor doesn't stay running for long. Also...
• Re: TiiCo Vibes, Flex joints, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stanford
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:12:17 EDT
  ...I had one at 3000-3200, and it ended up being the a/c compressor bearing. This was actually more of a buzzing than...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:24:24 -0700
  ...So you are |> likely up for replacement of all the seals, including a likely |> replacement of the Compressor. In an upgrade to 134a, you...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Oct 2008 - Special issue (#2008-1075)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 10:18:57 -0700
  ...This year I had my mechanic take the evaporator down, he changed the expansion valve, put it rebuilt compressor and fixed a very small...
• Re: AC Repair report
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:30:58 -0700
  Marc, I would say 'definitely', but with a few caveats; Replacing the compressor is mechanically about as simple as replacing the alternator, but I...
• Tool to Clean the Westy Interior
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 17:35:40 -0800
  ...Austin At 10:49 PM 12/6/98 -0600, you wrote: >I don't have a big ol 200 psi compressor, but I do...
• Fwd: 90GL AC parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 11:20:16 -0500
  ...Front and rear overhead units, beige color(rear unit is new) >Compressor mounting bracket and bolts >Condenser that mounts on the radiator(man what...
• Re: Digifant timing/tuning help needed
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 30 May 2010 09:16:32 -0700
  That sounds like the wire meant to connect to the A/C compressor to tell the idle system when to compensate for the A...
• Re: AC in the winter
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Nov 1994 21:18:39 -0500
  ...I notice from reading the manual that the A/C compressor is prevented from coming on if the outside temperature is 50 degrees or...
• A/C and Rad fan
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 21:22:57 +0000
  Hey Guys, My 86GL's radiator fan is not going on when I engage the A/C compressor like it should. I've already...
• only have 3 rd stage of fan
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 14:05:19 EDT
  ...it also kills the ac compressor at the sametime hapeens with or without a/c on. is this the fan resitor behing headlight or...
• Re: AC Compressor on r134a system
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:42:00 -0400
  How long did the last charging last? I think a recharge will last longer than 5 or 6 weeks, if your system was working...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:29:25 -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: Coolant Alternatives & carpeting replacement
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Wed, 5 Aug 1998 16:55:56 -0500
  ...BTW, 3 years ago while my A/C was out, I took the compressor out, dumped the refrigerate oil and put amount of new...
• Re: air conditioning 1991 Westy Syncro ?'s
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 11:09:33 EDT
  ...When the van arrived here last month the A/C compressor was locked up and the system was empty. An '87 Wolfsburg Vanagon's...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Mon, 28 Jul 2014 17:12:04 -0700
  ...1985 Vanagon A/C question >>> >>> Thanks, how do I get refrigerant in to an empty compressor if it won't >>> spin? >>
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:09:55 -0700
  ...It keeps the A/C compressor from running whenever the temp is down around freezing or below. I speculate it is there to prevent...