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• Re: What colour is freon?
  Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
  Mon, 13 Jan 1997 10:40:43 +0100
  ...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 servicing woes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 09:30:29 -0500
  ...Finally, this is a Sanden 709 compressor for reference. Thanks John On Aug 5, 2016 08:30, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Flushing...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 7 May 2008 08:17:32 -0400
  ...A normal vehicle has the A/C >> compressor come on when you turn on your defrost. That way even in the >> winter the compressor...
• Re: '91 Carat AC - again!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 20:30:43 -0500
  ...Since it is on the high side once the > compressor turns on this switch will continue to be satisfied even if only > air is...
• Re: Westfalia owners
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 22:37:48 -0400
  ...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: A/C Removal
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Feb 2022 23:14:27 +0000
  The A/C only takes power when used.  Disconnect your compressor and there will be no drag.  As far as removing the overhead unit...
• 1991 Carat AC System servicing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 Sep 2016 21:11:48 -0500
  ...Of refrigerant, expecting the compressor to turn on. It did not! Shut down and started sleuthing. First tested the clutch - found it to be...
• Re: Solar-Powered 1969 VW Van
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 May 1996 23:32:49 -0700
  ...Just how close to a pleasingly nice system could be built? What compressor would be the best choice? I'd be up for covering...
• AC Adapter Plate
  Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
  Thu, 4 May 2000 09:22:28 -0500
  The Sanden/Sankyo line of air conditioner compressors are recognized as great alternatives to the old York ones. They have less drag, run smoother...
• Re: R12 vs. R134
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Tue, 30 May 2000 23:18:35 EDT
  ...Is Freeze 12 similar as R12? >SNIP< What's the advice on replacing the compressor? << All, Im sorry if I came off as an...
• Re: AC parts interchangability
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 17 Jun 2005 17:29:38 -0700
  ...My current (seized and leaking) compressor is a SD510. > >Bus Depot lists the SD508, the SD510, and SD709 for the '86 model >year, all...
• Another plea for that A/C hose...
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 18:36:02 -0400
  ...It's the one that connects to the compressor and runs up the side cabinet into the rear overhead unit in my 83.5...
• A/C comprs, evap, NON-VAN $5.00 !
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Wed, 10 May 2000 23:37:00 -0400
  Have a compressor off a 454 Chevy rescue vehicle along with the evaporator unit that sat atop the box cabin. The unit is about...
• FS: complete Westfalia A/C system - add to your westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 12:55:50 EDT
  ...complete w/ all wires, switches, compressor, condenser, evaporator, hoses, fittings, upper cabinet, and all a/c vents and ducting, etc, etc.. everything. this is...
• Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 12:35:31 -0400
  ...R guy to remove, drain and clean the inside of the compressor, flush the system, evacuate it and recharge it with R134a. It worked...
• Re: Need info on overhead A/C
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:09:30 -0500
  ...Would the standard compressor handle this and, if so, what would be the best way of hooking it up? Mike '84 GL 7 pass...
• Re: BEHR front AC unit on eBay
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:41:16 EDT
  ...two months ago, but it was the whole system > minus the compressor. I thought I came near getting ripped off at $165 > you hardly...
• Re: Air conditioning compressor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 12:05:33 -0600
  ...The 134a has a much higher head pressure and may cause compressor problems. If you use a remanufactured unit, check to be sure it...
• Re: Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 08:01:09 -0600
  ...Put a double clutch on the vehicle air conditioner > compressor to handle the belt from the AC motor and the engine. Use > a transformer...
• 1985 westy a/c problem-insuficent cooling r-12 system
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 17:30:31 -0700
  ...There is no low pressure cut out switch on the 85, so the compressor continued to run without freon in the system,and ran...
• A/C question '89 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Fri, 31 May 2002 10:31:02 -0500
  ...Turn A/C on and inside blower runs but just a click from a relay on rear wall and no compressor or front condenser...
• Re: Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 08:27:45 -0600
  ...Put a double clutch on the vehicle air conditioner > compressor to handle the belt from the AC motor and the engine. Use > a transformer...
• Vanagon A/C: R-12 to R-134a No-Mod Changeout
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 18 May 1998 20:23:40 -0500
  ...the compressor oil to ester, the accumulator (for system was opened up) new 0-rings on accumulator. evacutate install r-13a Therefore the old...
• Re: Newly operational AC just died...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:54:06 -0400
  ...Newly operational AC just died... > > There is probably a low pressure cut off switch that saves the > > compressor from burning up when the 134a...
• Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 3 Sep 2022 09:34:01 -0600
  ...wrote: > > I’m planning to try to blow back with air compressor to see if that even temporarily changes the sound. Compressed Air for...
• Re: adding a new dash A/C unit?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 27 Jul 2013 09:09:17 -0700
  ...It looks like the retail parts cost for the whole new system would be about $800, dash unit, compressor, fittings, hoses, condenser, dryer, etc...
• Shop for AC work in Seattle?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:01:56 -0400
  ...Any recommendations? Ideally a shop that won't automatically say "you need a new compressor". I know a great AC shop in Berkeley, but...
• valve spring compressor tool advice?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Tue, 7 Apr 2009 22:51:56 -0400
  I have a couple of used WBX heads I wanna pull the valves out of for a look see. What have you used with...
• Grinders and sanders
  Historical mailing list - Randy
  Mon, 11 Apr 94 02:07:41 -0400
  ...Should I invest in a compressor and all that or will my drill work fine? Thanks -- Randy
• AC Parts - come and getum
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Mar 1996 18:13:29 PST
  ...The compressor is not frozen and the clutch works Both the big radiator things are in good shape There is about 4 miles of...
• Re: Isotherm Fridge - was Norcold 0040
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:47:27 -0400
  ...Still undecided about installing this one or using an Engel stand-alone compressor cooler....that I could take out and put in my garage...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 6 May 2008 20:24:54 +0200
  ...If the > compressor doesn't want to kick in you can hot wire it and run it until > it picks up enough refrigerant to...
• Re: [Syncro] Front AC installation - GROUP PURCHASE >>> LAST CALL
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 17:24:45 -0400
  Can there be a group price on the compressor? -----Original Message----- From: Larry Chase [mailto:lchase@attglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 2...
• Re: Air Conditioning - best years or ???
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:40:59 -0400
  The best years are 87-91 with the SD-709 compressor and really powerful blower fans. The biggest problem with the Westy is the...
• Brake Bleeder / Coolant Pressure Testor
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:54:20 -0700
  ...In order to pressure bleed the brakes and clutch using my air compressor I bought a very nice adapter from Assenmacher Tools www.asttool...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 6 May 2008 13:56:55 -0700
  ...of '02. > > > > What I did was, I replaced the receiver/dryer, removed the compressor > > and drained the old oil out and flushed it, flushed...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping-Toyotomi Portable A/C
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 02:41:54 -0700
  ...Here is how it would work, mount a 5 hp electric > motor to the > > left of the A/C compressor in the engine compartment...
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:38:14 -0400
  ...As for an electric compressor this too is now common especially in electric and hybrid vehicles. For the Vanagon the compressor can probably take...
• Re: D.I.Y. R-134 Kit AC Recharge advice
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Mon, 4 Sep 2000 10:07:40 +1100
  ...You'll damage your compressor, blow a hose, develop leaks, take your pick. 2. You might get a newspaper blown in front of your...
• Re: a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 19:54:30 -0400
  On my 83.5 the low side is to the right of the compressor. So if I was staring at it from the back...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 07:24:37 -0500
  ...The 120VAC electric motor rotating the compressor is completely seperate. Jim Davis Why use a 120vac motor when you can get a 12vdc that...
• Re: AC Belt Removal on an automatic 2.1L, does it improve fuel economy if removed?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:36:44 -0800
  ...No harm to the compressor, other you're not cycling the AC periodically, as per recommendation. Why don't you use AC? On Sat...
• Re: A/C trouble... please help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:50:56 -0800
  ...and the clutch NOt engaging.. - there's no power to the compressor in fact there's NO power to the A/C relay aargh...
• Re: Rear Coils Spring Removal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:31:49 -0600
  On Mar 25, 2012, at 11:48 AM, J Stewart wrote: > Basically, how? External spring compressor I bought at Auto Zone won't compress...
• Re: '91 Vanagon GL, AC is OOC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:34:58 -0700
  it works just fine, especially with a subaru engine and a subaru air conditioining compressor running R134a. scott turbovans.com Neil2 wrote: > Hey volks...
• Re: 2006 Sprinter custom built "Westy" photos
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:17:57 -0700
  ...The fridge is electric only danfoss style compressor. >Nice job! Did you guys fab all the stuff yourselves or are the >cabinets, etc made...
• Re: AC thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 1 Dec 94 8:01:01 PST
  ...appropriate spot. > > That should warm up the sheet metal, allowing the compressor to engage. > Wow!, I was wondering why people paid good money for...
• '90 Complete engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Ankeny, Chuck
  Mon, 1 May 2000 09:35:48 -0500
  ...It is a daily driver with only 85,000 miles on it! The only thing that doesn't work is the AC compressor. (it...
• Re: weird para-normal
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Wed, 26 May 2004 01:29:38 -0400
  ...No, impossible! the light / main system is the problem, but to be sure, check each sender, take a compressor, aply light pressure with a...
• Re: Seam Sealant - What Brand is best? What is the best
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 5 Nov 2006 14:22:50 -0500
  ...I would use a spray gun w/air compressor, to force the marine clean and metal ready into the seam. From both sides. Then...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 09:53:50 -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: [Syncro] Front AC installation - GROUP PURCHASE >>> LAST CALL
  Historical mailing list - Owen Brand
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 21:42:40 -0500
  ...The AC compressor was dead when I bought it. I have been trying to solve the air and at the same time address the...
• AC advice
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sat, 4 Sep 2010 20:52:19 -0400
  ...I won't need the compressor because I have a zetec and will need the ford compressor. I have a 87 westy that I...
• Has anyone removed a/c systems in 84ish Westies?
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Shiaman
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 22:11:01 -0700
  Listees - During my water pump replacement I removed the discharged a/c compressor. i would like to know from anyone who has done this...
• Re: Front AC installation - GROUP PURCHASE INQUIRY
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 13:20:19 -0400
  ...TOTAL > >Also Jerry recommended replacing the existing 8 Cubic In Compressor with a >10 Cubic In unit. > >$250.00 10ci COMPRESSOR > >$1268.86 TOTAL ><<<
• Re: MPG and AC - Mythbusters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:02:01 -0400
  ...R-12 or R-134a? Modern variable displacement compressor? What difference does the inside/outside temperature differential make? Were the aerodynamics of the vehicle...
• Re: AC - Again! '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 23 Jul 2016 10:12:26 -0400
  ...You also need to consider the lubricant in the compressor. After all this time of non-use it probably should be replaced. When the...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 7 May 2008 21:17:46 +0000
  ...A normal vehicle has the A/C > >> compressor come on when you turn on your defrost. That way even in the > >> winter the compressor...
• Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 14:25:12 -0400
  ...fan on the Radiator runs as long as the power is on to the AC in back (regardless if the compressor is on). When...
• Re: '78 Westy Refrigerator
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Apr 1996 21:16:21 -0500
  ...My clutch went on the compressor I had but I was able to find a used one. You will also need to make sure...