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• Re: idle compensator circuit for A/C equiped Digijet
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Apr 1997 03:19:04 -0500 (EST)
  ...like the BENTLEY manual says (+ to the A/C compressor clutch wire on the compressor, - I grounded to the firewall; and the 2 vacuum...
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 09:13:14 -0400
  ...Seriously though, I've run the $1000+ gauntlet on AC on another car and decided after the compressor seals blew that I wasn't...
• Re: AC powered Air Cond.for van
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 22:37:57 EST
  ...The compressor run off the engine when the engine is running, and off the 110 when plugged in. (Or these might be two separate...
• Re: Installing A/C worth the pain?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 09:16:21 -0500
  ...Included pretty much everything - interior bits, compressor, condensor, wiring, instructions, even the little window tag that said "air conditioned" that the VW dealer was...
• Re: TIICO: Crank Pulley
  Historical mailing list - John Andrew
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 12:19:34 -0600
  ...Inside (towards engine) belt is the smaller of the two and runs from the crank pulley to the air conditioning compressor. The outside larger...
• WTB: 1986-91 wire harness
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:49:22 -0400
  ...I also need the a/c compressor harness, the longer the better, so I can repair mine. Please email me off-list. Thank you...
• Re: That #(&()$ little hose....
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 09:30:20 -0400
  >> I finally got rid of the A/C compressor block of metal this weekend from y engine. It took the destruction of 2 tools...
• Re: Replacing Water Pump
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jun 1998 13:46:54 EDT
  ...about 2 inches long, one is right under the A/C compressor and the other is right to the left of the crank pulley...
• Re: AC question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 09:21:32 EDT
  I usually charge the system to the pressures outlined in the Jetta/Golf Bentley (from 85-92) as these cars used the same compressors...
• O2 sensor voltage?
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 21:37:06 -0500
  ...the sensor cable and the other problem on the A/C compressor. I got about +0.47 volts with a very steady reading. Engine...
• Re: AC no work
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 16:30:15 EDT
  ...If your sides are the same, your compressor is bad. Not leaking, but not pumping -- there is a drive shaft of sorts inside that...
• Fabricating a radiator fan on indicator light
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 24 May 2007 19:45:50 +0000
  ...2.) Make an indicator light that showed when the A/C compressor was engaged. I think I may have been reading "Make" magazine too...
• 80 Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Bill Webster
  Sun, 23 Aug 1998 05:04:14 EDT
  ...My 80 Vanagon also had AC in it originally...a previous owner removed the compressor... The hoses, etc. are still in tact. Can anyone...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:18:25 -0500
  ...There's everything from electric blankets, coffee makers, vacuums, air compressors, trouble lights, fans, oil pumps-- presumably to change your oil without removing the...
• Leakdown testing as requested
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:10:26 -0500
  ...Tools need are a leakdown tester, and an air compressor. The tester is available from Milton at about $60.00. Compressor should be at...
• Re: EV Malfunction Woes!!!
  Historical mailing list - Pelikan
  Mon, 2 Jun 1997 08:58:55 -0400
  ...Took out a bunch of other stuff in the process - compressor, compressor bracket, receiver-dryer, I forget what else. We were under the time...
• Re: REAR AIR CONDITIONER
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:55:18 -0400
  ...My Westy also has the > ngine driven air conditioner compressor. Does anyone out there > n the Vanagon world know how these systems work (how...
• Parts for sale in MA
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 20:53:50 EDT
  ...25 84 A/C system, U remove, $Case of beer 84 Compressor, condition unknown, $15 Chrome front bumper, $75 84 AFM, $?? Water pump, lo...
• jugs, vw that is...
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 16:22:04 -0600
  ...cooled pancake, I use a large hose clamp as a ring compressor, but on the wasserboxer(84), the jugs aren't exposed-they are...
• Digijet Diagnostic Aide
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 15:22:17 -0500
  ...An extra lead could be moved around to several points like the P/S switch, A/C compressor,...? Jay '85 Westy
• Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 21:03:02 -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...
• Step up the idle
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 22:12:56 -0700
  ...Look at the A/C > diagram and see a wire from the compressor clutch labeled "to idle > stabilizer control unit" but wire color shown...
• Re: Help...need air condition hose
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 13:49:58 -0800
  ...They will probably have to reuse the fitting that connects to the back of the compressor, the rest should be standard stock. The total...
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 4 Apr 2010 08:56:12 -0500
  ---- David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > Personally I'd recommend sticking with the R12 (and replacing the > compressor seals). The loss over say ten...
• Van Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:55:22 -0800
  ...A/C compressor - with clutch air filter with AFM Throttle body (maybe 2) Various parts for the 2.1 motor Cruise control parts Exhaust...
• D.GREBLER 1983 VANOGAN GL (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 22:35:15 -0500 (CDT)
  ...cond., new clutch, Toyo tires, clean body, AC (needs compressor), svc records, 109k miles. $2,900 obo 217-522-3586/201-692-0589 DGREBS...
• Re: Inter-coolers?
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 19:05:58 -0700
  ...more dense? Nope - it *post* cools compressed air...it's a radiator (air to air) installed between the compressor (turbo) & the intake manifold. Austin
• R12 - Freon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 12:22:47 CDT
  ...Frank Herzig '85 Vanagon, with AC but took the compressor belt off long ago.
• air conditioner removal
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 16:00:35 -0700
  ...unit and compressor from my 1984 Westy or direct me to relevent archive entries? Also, will be looking to get rid of the entire...
• Is this guy on the level? Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 23:31:39 -0400
  ...its in great shape chris" Then when "Chris" contacted me by phone, he says he may be able to find a compressor, and he...
• Re: Free battery and Fridge For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:39:10 -0400
  the dometic is an absorption fridge, the norcold dc-0040 or de-0040 is a swing-compressor type, uses only 2.5 amps when...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:32:21 -0700
  ...the 'fridge comes in contact with anything so that the vibrations from the compressor will be isolated from the cabinets. This should minimize noise.
• Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 01:28:01 +0000
  Joel, did you install your Bilstein's yourself or have them put on? Spring compressor? I've got 'em but haven't put them...
• Re: AC Outlet temps ??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:53:37 -0500
  ...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: refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:26:15 -0700
  I do have a small compressor that is for inflating tires and toys. But compressed air is not hard to come by otherwise. I...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:01:11 -0400
  ...the typical draw when the compressor is running? If it really uses only 22 Amp-hours typical per day, then perhaps it has much...
• Re: Where's the other end of my broken ground strap?
  Historical mailing list - George Gaudette
  Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:55:41 +0000
  ...To get to > removing the AC compressor will help. There is enough room for the > compressor to be moved out of the way without...
• Re: [T2] [BP] What is this-Is it a compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Ian X
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 11:26:13 -0800
  ...A compressor like an engine would require and exhaust which is not visible. Perhaps it is a perpetual motion device that you drive on...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:14:33 -0700
  ...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: 2.1L Wasserboxer for sale
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 09:16:36 -0700
  ...A normal ring compressor is used when sliding the piston down into > the cylinder and just slides off when you get the piston down...
• Horns
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WITZ
  Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:29:16 -0700
  I installed the two tone Hella Air Horn that uses an air compressor. I have a wire powering it and my fog lamps. It...
• What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Sun, 29 May 2011 09:42:32 -0400
  ...3) Compressor refrigeration. Instant cold. 4) 16" wheels. I find that the lower profile sidewalls make a HUGE difference to cross wind stability and...
• 85 Westy Weekender FS
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 22:59:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...heads gaskets at 100K, power steering rack rebuilt, alternator rebuilt, AC compressor rebuilt, new hose fittings installed to eliminate freon leaks. Master cylnder replaced...
• a/c cutout switch
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 13:11:15 -0500
  ...My a/c high side will eventually climb very high 450 psi and the compressor keeps on running. There is no system blockage. Does...
• removing AC compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 22:38:39 -0500
  What's the trick, boys and girls? I think I've removed every bolt and connection and it still seems to be on there...
• Re: WasserBoxer
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 00:50:52 -0500
  ...You should always do that with a turbo to keep from cokeing up the bearings of the compressor. It doesn't hurt with normally...
• WTB: Cooling Tin/Heat Shield 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 23:50:28 -0400
  ...I am removing the old York AC Compressor from my 82 Vanagon and I need the replacement engine cooling tin for the left rear...
• Re: R12 or R134?
  Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 21:06:04 -0400
  ...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: Air Engine... the ultimate Vanagon Engine Conversion!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:40:38 -0700
  ...Your compressor is cycling on all the time just to unscrew bolts. How the heck will you propel a Vanagon that weighs thousand of...
• Re: cam follower bores
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 08:58:18 -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...
• Front AC installation - GROUP PURCHASE >>> LAST CALL
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:41:36 -0700
  ...These Kits can be installed to an existing "good" compressor but Jerry recommended replacing the stock 8 Cubic In Compressor with a 10 Cubic...
• '85 westy fs - addendum
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 11:12:12 -0700
  ...new utility outlets -a/c with good compressor on van (needs recharged) and NEW spare compressor i spent much of this past winter getting...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:27:48 -0600
  ...Eastern Standard Time, > kevin@GILLERANENERGY.COM writes: > > Keith, > > When you replace the condenser, hoses and fittings can you reuse the > existing compressor or does...
• Re: Belt guard for AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:38:36 -0400
  The part number is 253 260 877. Hector On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 12:53 PM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@gmail.com>wrote: > Tried...
• (82) Air Cooled Air Conditioner Unit Up for Grabs
  Historical mailing list - cesar quiros
  Tue, 6 Mar 2012 10:51:02 -0800
  ...of the rear of the Vanagon along with all the hoses, compressor and condensor etc. I feel guilty tossing it, so if anybody here...
• How to do a coolant flush? 2.1L Auto 88
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:40:40 -0400
  ...How is everyone doing it? One person suggested using an air compressor to blow the remaining coolant out of the lines. Most of the...
• Increased Idle Speed with A/C
  Historical mailing list - Deke Rivers
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:07:27 -0500
  ...When I compressor engages the idle speed increases. I understand that this is as it should be. However, it now seems to be increasing...
• Re: head gaskets and time bombs
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 19:23:59 -0500
  ...a shop? > > Leakdown test can be done yourself with an air compressor. I can expalin procedure if needed. Large leaks require liquid sealer such...
• AC noise like PS PUMP!
  Historical mailing list - John Rudolph
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 19:45:52 -0800
  Just had my AC Compressor replaced to fix the awful noise that occured whenever it was turned on. Sounded just like a starving PS...
• 90 Carat A/C Gone "All Quiet"
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 18:45:17 -0600
  Volks, 90 Carat A/C went all quiet, A/C was blowing cold and 1) Blower stopped 2) Compressor disengaged and 3) Radiator fan...