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• Re: I Have Some A/C Questions, Too
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:23:36 -0400
  ...AC Compressor Condensor Dryer R-134a conversion kit R-134a AC Hose material and end-fittings (except the one that goes to the high...
• Question about AC and the 86 up three speed fan
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:12:53 -0700
  ...Stage 1 on when AC compressor is engaged. Stage 2 on when the radiator switch kicks in or AC detects higher pressure and tries...
• Re: AC wiring question ('84)
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 16:41:44 EDT
  ...The temp goes 3/4 the way up the gauge, the high speed >fan kicks in, the compressor turns off, the water cools just...
• Re: AC Leak problems solved (?)
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 07:50:25 -0700
  ...accumulators,compressors,o-rings, gaskets, and >metal, or rubber hoses. >Seals multiple leaks, and circulates to prevent any future leaks. -- Dave Carpenter Whatever you...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:39:50 -0500
  ...I just want to remove the compressor > because it gets in the way of working on the left side of the engine. I > also...
• Re: Nexen SV820
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:51:55 -0600
  ...I noticed when flipping > through the > > > > manual that the 2004-on Prius have electrical AC compressors. Can > anyone > > > > comment on what kind of current...
• Re: Air conditioning stumper
  Historical mailing list - A J I
  Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:57:05 -0400
  ...to full on cold I will have to change out the compressor. Considering that I flushed the entire system and had more than sufficient...
• Re: need A/C tips. 87 gl
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 20:41:46 -0500
  ...You want new O-rings at the dryer and the compressor. It's best to dismount the compressor anyway to drain out as much...
• Re: Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning....trying at least
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 10 Aug 2019 01:11:04 +0000
  ...If doing a really good conversion with new compressor consider the PAG oil. Use a multi or get the correct viscosity for the compressor...
• Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:38:28 -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...
• AC RETROFIT R12 to R134a
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 7 May 1996 11:39:37 (EST)
  ...Do not blow compressed air and nitrogen through the compressor or expansion valve. Refrigerant circuits retrofittied to use R134a must not be rinsed with...
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  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:55:01 -0700
  ...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: Vitrfrigio install report
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:10:56 -0400
  Uh, if the compressor doesn't need to cycle, why would you expect the fridge to consume 1 amp an hour? Not having looked...
• F.S. - Vanagon rear Air Conditioning system
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 5 May 2003 09:55:24 -0400
  ...Yes it will fit water cooled if you can get the compressor and mount (A York compressor and mounting bracket for an air cooled...
• Re: Craiglist
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:11:37 -0500
  First time I've seen that cowling piece on a Vanagon AC compressor (engine pic). Has anyone else seen these? John Meeks '91 Multivan...
• Installing New Coil Springs Ques?
  Historical mailing list - James R. Wetzel
  Fri, 11 Sep 1998 05:13:01 -0400
  ...Specifically, do you have to have a compressor for the springs, especially the new ones or is there some other trick? Must you disconnect...
• '87 AC Radiator Fan Question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 13:37:32 -0400
  Does the radiator fan run whenever the AC is on for the '87 AC design, or does it cycle by temperature or compressor demand...
• Re: AC leak - how much to recharge
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 16 May 2003 09:14:54 EDT
  ...After intensive head-scratching, I finally figured it out -- the compressor wire had come unplugged. D'oh!!! Works great now..... Bill Marshall 85 GL...
• Re: R12 or R134?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 09:52:02 EDT
  ...Of course, the A/C was retrofitted from a '90 van, and I use an '87 compressor and some hoses, and some hoses are...
• Re: Old Spare Tire
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 16:54:53 -0800
  ...A cheapie compressor! I keep one on board at all times. A car tire takes a while, but its better than being stuck. Works...
• Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 12:41:23 -0400
  ...uh, I mean value driven like me, you can gut a used cap to remove the valving and attach an air compressor or hand...
• singin' the AC blues.....
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:03:30 -0500
  ...Pop the engine compartment lid and a rather loud hissing is coming from the compressor. I return to him, he shakes his head and...
• Re: After Market A/C project - Items needed
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:23:12 -0400
  ...The compressor, condenser, expansion devices, and the evaporators have to be match for capacity. A compressor and condenser can only remove so much heat...
• Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:34:00 -0500
  ...You have to use the factory air compressor to inflate it. Not a big fan not being able to change the tire at the...
• Re: Refrigerator woes - what about us electric-only folks?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:56:59 -0700
  ...What type of cooling system does your Norcold have, evaporative like th Dometic stock Westy fridge or a compressor like the Norcold DC0040 that...
• Re: VIN for Unca Joel
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 06:42:32 -0500
  ...The compressor looked rather strange to me; like a traditional air compressor with vertical cylinder(s). I may be able to use the evaporator...
• Re: Norcold DC0040
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 14:49:55 -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...
• Re: [T2] [BP] What is this-Is it a compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 11:16:56 -0800
  ...Re: [T2] [BP] What is this-Is it a compressor?? >Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:58:05 -0600 > >OK, OK, please don't...
• Re: AC help (1987 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Tue, 12 Jan 2016 05:10:55 +0000
  ...My compressor is a single wire type clutch.  Which wire does this plug into?=   I don't see anything that looks like the correct...
• Re: Dometic Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:50:50 -0500
  ...Is that likely to be the same system as in the Westy - > that is no compressor? From the outside it looks like a chest...
• Ring Compressor Ideas
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 18 May 2009 14:17:52 -0700
  Removing a cylinder head today (engine in vehicle), I had one thoroughly stuck cylinder which I had to pull with the head. I'm...
• Re:Does air cond.=hp loss?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Sep 96 08:56:33 -0400
  ...Do I gain anything by removing the belt that drives the compressor? Nelson Hogg -- ----------------------------------------------------------- nhogg@whoi.edu -----------------------------------------------------------
• Piston ring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Thu, 28 May 1998 13:11:22 -0400
  Hi Folks, well I finally got my heads off. Lots of tapping and heat required to remove the stuck cylinder liners. Unfortunatly, we accidently...
• Audi 2.6L I5 maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 14:45:00 -0800
  ...Are the water and power steering pumps, AC compressor, Alternator, Starter ... etc standard parts available in the US? Certainly, I would expect gasket kits...
• Car to Car Freon...question?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 09:29:33 EDT
  ...is it somehow possible to suck it in from the good system using the compressor on the low system. Thanks, Steve '84 Wolfsburg Westy
• Re: � � � Pop-hiss AC Prob
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 12:29:27 EDT
  ...In my case, one of the lines to the compressor had not been completely tightened and had worked itself loose. May your problems be...
• Re: HARLEY AIR COMPRESSOR?/THEY SUCK NOT BLOW
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 19:34:20 EST
  In a message dated 12/23/02 7:12:30 PM, jeff@tssgi.com writes: << Remember, in order to suck they have to blow...
• Any AC tech guys or gals out there?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 22:24:45 -0700
  ...My question is if the compressor cycles on and off based upon the thermostat. What is the concern?
• Re: Full Throttle AC Cutout?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 29 May 2007 21:20:40 -0400
  ...Going > to WOT would then cause the relay to open and shut off the compressor. > > Mike >
• Texas (or any) AC help
  Historical mailing list - Dave Creasy
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:59:31 -0400
  ...year and I have replaced O-rings, Rec/Dryer, Orifice and Compressor. Maybe Barrier lines and O-rings will solve my dilemma. Dave '78...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 23:18:45 -0400
  A compressor can be used with either R12 or R134a.....just not at the same time. The two different refrigerants use different oils. In...
• A/C Retrofit Results - R134A
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 09:27:46 -0700
  ...I replaced the compressor when I purchased the van three years ago. I went through two summers with R-12 having it recharged twice...
• Re: Need oil ring for 2.1 standard bore
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 08:38:44 -0500
  That is exactly what happened, but the compressor I was using didn't help. I was using the "aircooled style" wraparound that is very...
• Re: A/C leak sealer
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 07:46:14 -0400
  ...Most likely, it is somewhere where the hoses meet a condenser, compressor, evaporator, etc., or could be a leak in one of those components...
• EV Malfunction Woes!!!
  Historical mailing list - R. A. \"Pete\" SELLERS
  Wed, 04 Jun 1997 07:58:21 -0500
  ...Folks don't just stop and offer to help or, by happenstance have a spare Eurovan compressor in their vehicle around this part of...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 9 May 2013 09:53:56 -0500
  ...Probably the single biggest factor with a Vanagon in converting to 134a is the compressor. I find my van AC is adequate with the...
• Flush the A/C system - How do I do it?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 19:41:46 -0500
  ...The compressor has been out of the van a long time. The plugs that were in the ends of the high and low pressure...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:29:40 -0500
  ...About $30. >> >> It needs major work to be converted.Remove and drain the oil from the >> compressor. Backflush all the lines(50 ft),Add...
• FS'89 Westy 86k.mi.$6500 o.b.o.
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  20 Dec 96 17:59:53 EST
  ...needs rear cushion, both tables, and a/c compressor bearings. Located in Allentown, Pa. Sooper good deal---- $6500 o.b.o. e-mail me...
• Re: Power locks that won't
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 02:05:14 +0100
  ...the A2 Sheer-Rocko (Scirroco), that is, with > a central air compressor, and little diaphragm-servos at the individual > lock sites. Yes or no...
• Re: painted vans?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:19:08 EDT
  Did the air compressor used to spray the paint struggle to keep up causing the pressure at the gun to vary? Air pressure variance...
• Thinking about selling Dash AC System from 80 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 12:38:42 -0500
  ...I have everything except the compressor. I would like $500 obo for it. If you are interested please email me or give me a...
• Source for air conditioner hoses?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 10:29:26 -0500
  Is there a Vendor out there that can send me the two hoses that attach to the compressor in a 1984 Vanagon? One of...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Victor Spinetti
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 00:00:18 -0400
  If your '85 has the original Sanden/Sankyo ac compressor it will be noiser if the refrigerant amount is low. Or of course if...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 6 May 2008 17:33:01 -0400
  ...same Sanden 508 compressors. Mike '84 GL 7 pass Air conditioned '85 GL Westy Air conditioned (converted to 134-A) '84 Westy (was air...
• Re: hidden oil leak ??
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 09:49:04 -0600
  ...Hook it to an air compressor and put it under water.
• Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 15:19:27 -0500
  ...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: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 10:38:37 -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: Texas A/C Questions
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 26 May 2001 23:05:59 -0400
  ...I got parts from list vendors (compressor, receiver/dryer, expansion valve, and Freeze-12) and took it to my neighborhood tire shop to put...
• Re: AC Compressor on r134a system
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 18:36:35 -0700
  ...AC Compressor on r134a system > My '90 Westy was converted 4 years ago to 134a by a shop in Denver just > before I bought...