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• 1990 GL For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Jon Baker
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 12:01:10 -0700
  ...Air conditiong new compressor and hose running to front If interested call or email, and I will be happy to go over the details...
• AC and cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 23 Aug 2000 18:28:45 -0700
  ...As a matter of fact when the van heated up enough to engage the high speed on the radiator fan the ac compressor was...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 08:31:58 -0600
  ...Its a natural, the alt is about where the Diesel injector pump would be, and the compressor is below that. Used all the Diesel...
• A/C oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Richard Hotchkiss
  Sun, 23 May 2004 10:28:32 -0400
  I have a relatively new A/C Compressor that just developed an oil leak that seem to be coming out of the clutch and...
• Another portable AC question
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sat, 2 Jul 2005 08:30:10 -0700
  ...Okay one more, what exactly is the capacitor for the compressor doing? Thanks. Doug
• Re: Vanagon/Westy theme board games? Cards?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:09:47 +0100
  ...5 speed European transmission, 16" wheels, Gary Lee racks all around, compressor fridge, propex furnace, etc That would work for me... oh wait, GoWesty...
• Re: A/C Advice Needed -- Kind of Long
  Historical mailing list - G Challis
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:43:05 -0700
  ...They installed a new compressor and receiver I bought from the Bus Depot with no problem (they encouraged me to buy from the Depot...
• Re: (Real) Noisy Rad Fan
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 8 Aug 2015 21:46:17 -0700
  So this was when the A/C compressor shut off right? Whenever the HIGH speed comes on, it should cut the compressor. I had...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:06:32 -0500
  ...Yes, you can buy updated compressors, condensers, flushes, etc optimized for R134. Or not. But whatever problem you had before, whether a leak or...
• Re: Vitrifrigo vs Norcold: noise and power?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:42:32 -0700
  ...It's proven to be dependable, >> but consumes more power from the house battery than I wish it did, and >> the >> compressor can rattle...
• Re: Friday: Need help with Jetta, final request
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:11:17 -0400
  ...Also, > the > >> >> > tensioner bolt need to be loosened quite a bit. > >> >> > > >> >> > Finally, there is a bolt under the compressor. It's off to the...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:12:14 -0700
  ...I interpreted it to mean that one could expect a 2.1 current draw when the compressor was running on the average, depending on...
• Re: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant / AC Detail
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 12:07:48 EDT
  ...I used the 508 compressor and brackets from the original donor car ('90 8V GTI - RV engine code). I bought (from a junkyard - Russ...
• Re: Front blower for defrost...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Aug 2013 08:18:43 -0700
  ...at 7:41 PM, Fjazzbass <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Ok, ac compressor works...the connection for the clutch was just corroded and needed some...
• Re: Alternate A/C refrigerants?
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Hudgins
  Sat, 10 May 1997 22:31:32 -0400
  ...Ouch! How much of that $1500 is the new compressor? The fittings, seals, and coolant should be pretty inexpensive... If they're replacing hoses...
• FW: Re: Freeze 12 update
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 23:01:22 -0400
  ...Actually, when there were only 3 cans in > system, I got lower outlet temps, but compressor was very noisy. Even > with > 5 cans in...
• Source for AC hoses
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 15:54:32 -0400
  ...It works fine except the 2 hoses that connect to the compressor leak. I took them out, 1 very long one and one half...
• Changing T2-sensor with air conditioning compressor in place
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:22:04 -0400
  I went out to my garage this morning with the aim of changing T2 only to find that my 19-mm open end wrenches...
• good 2.1 WBX motor for sale, complete
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:58:58 -0700
  ...AC compressor, alt, etc. No Syncro dust trap, snorkle, or J pipe, cat or muffler. In Boulder, Colorado. Can be shipped for cost. I...
• Vitrifrigo vs Norcold: noise and power?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:18:13 -0700
  ...It's proven to be dependable, but consumes more power from the house battery than I wish it did, and the compressor can rattle...
• Re: '70 Clutch Cable Clevis Pin failed!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Wed, 1 May 1996 13:04:56 -0400
  ...while installing a twin airhorn set off of an > electionic compressor. Can't wait to test it out on some bicyclists... > > -Jason Jason: Some...
• 91; auto trans and AC
  Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
  Tue, 21 May 1996 21:21:03 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Can this have caused or perhaps be masking any problems? Secondly, the AC compressor doesn't turn on - there is some freon in the...
• 12V cords/adapters
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Wed, 17 Dec 1997 08:12:33 -0800
  ...A TV/VCR and an air compressor. I need an extension cord for the cigarette lighter and I would also like a 110v AC...
• selling 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - gist
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 17:02:52 -0500
  ...pressure plate, throwoutbearing, and flywheel pwr steering rack master cylinder ac compressor/expansion valve $9500 in the San Antonio,Tx area please e-mail...
• TiCo Vanagon F/S
  Historical mailing list - Larry Martin
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 07:44:20 -0600
  ...87 Modified Westburg Weekender Vanagon 25,000 miles on TiCo Jetta conversion Transmission just overhauled New Air-conditioner compressor, drier and condenser New exhaust...
• Re: only have 3 rd stage of fan
  Historical mailing list - Karen Gritis
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 21:32:38 -0400
  ...it also kills > the ac compressor at the sametime hapeens with or without a/c on. is this > the fan resitor behing headlight or...
• AC not increasing idle
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 22 Jul 2002 01:49:38 -0700
  ...1.) The idle would be boosted to make up for the drag of the A/C compressor 2.) The radiator fan would come on...
• Re: Sand Blasting
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 17:54:54 +1200
  ...wanted to clean. >Then I got started ................... >Safety glasses. >150 PSI Compressor. >3/8 Air Inlet Line. >Nice clean dry media. >Tie orbital sander...
• WTB: door for westy above-bed storage
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 10:00:37 -0700
  Hi, I'm getting ready to remove the AC equipment in my van, Figure its not worth the $$ for a new compressor, and I...
• discharging AC
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 09:20:21 -0800
  ...Yesterday, I started to remove the AC compressor from my '91 GL when I discovered to my surprise that there is still AC gas...
• Re: Very loud screech when AC compressor turns on (Dennis check this out please)
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 18:05:55 -0700
  Tom Forhan wrote: >First of all I'm not sure its a good idea to lube the >belts and pulleys, indeed I have never...
• Re: This is BS, right?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:42:04 -0700
  ...It is NOT a centrifugal supercharger, but > it IS a 'squirrel cage' blower fan. > A centrifugal supercharger is a positive displacement (compressor) air > pump...
• The price of air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Mon, 23 Dec 1996 22:04:08 -0600
  ...While delaying repair because of cooler weather, the compressor "froze up" in 1/96. I couldn't loosen the A/C assembly and the...
• Air Suspension Meeting
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Tue, 23 May 2000 09:19:11 -0700
  ...The pressure in the air bags can be controlled by a compressor that's installed in the vehicle. Pressure gauges and control buttons are...
• My A/C Saga Continues...
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Sun, 5 Jul 2015 23:38:36 -0400
  ...So the theory is that if the expansion valve was plugged or gunked up, the compressor would eventually suck all of the refrigerant out...
• Re: Shop-Notes Air compressor piping.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 Mar 2015 17:37:46 -0400
  ...Shop-Notes Must not forget the compressor!! Then hard pipe line down the wall On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 8:33 AM, adam...
• Re: AC help (1987 Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2016 19:54:00 -0500
  ...The original set up had a two pin connector > for the compressor clutch. One was for ground and the other with two > wires connected...
• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 22:02:24 -0400
  ...The result is a ruined compressor.
• Re: HHO Kits
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:17:07 -0400
  ...Prius has electric power steering, and electric compressor for air conditioning (necessary if these accessories are to work when the engine shuts off, which...
• Re: Scored brand new Behr AC but missing switches
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 16 May 2010 19:30:38 -0700
  ...Either fan switched on runs > the > compressor. > > Dennis
• Air conditioning - R134a condenser retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:14:22 -0500
  ...results? The project I'm working on now has a 134a compressor, and IF there is a condenser that would retrofit with a thinner...
• syncro front shock install
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 22:29:54 -0700
  ...A few of you had mentioned that the tasked was performed without the use of a spring compressor. Would anyone care to elaborate on...
• A/C performance with Freeze-12
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 23:28:41 -0400
  ...New A/C compressor, drier, and expansion valve. Refrigerant load is four (4) twelve (12) ounce cans. John Lauterbach Macon, GA
• A/C removal......if you decide to remove the compressor...the bes t thing you could do would be to remove the front condensor
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 00:19:15 -0500
  Remember guys, if you decide to remove the A/C from the Van......I don"t know why you would but that's your...
• Re: 1985 westy a/c problem-insuficent cooling r-12 system
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 20:05:35 -0600
  ...Not replacing this item has led to many a premature failure of new compressors and/or inefficiently operating system. ���������������������������������������� jimt Planned insanity is best...
• Re: What Size is AC Belt?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:33:29 -0700
  ...This belt is also used on 84-91 Factory Air configurations with the Crankshaft driving the Compressor directly. Belt - Idler Pulley (If equipped) to...
• Re: Behr and general AC questions
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:18:22 -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: Freeze-12 and refrigerant oils
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 15:11:50 -0400
  ...I had my cvan converted from R-12 to Freeze-12 last year (I needed new compressor, compressor mount, etc.) The shop that did...
• Re: A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:00:37 -0400
  ...I am in need of the low pressure hose from the compressor onwards. Mine has developed a small pin hole where it joins at...
• Front AC installation - GROUP PURCHASE INQUIRY STATUS
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 09:01:36 -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...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 May 2005 02:05:55 -0700
  ...The high pressure line goes from the front (in relationship to the van) of the compressor toward the front of the van to the...
• Re: Hazet assistant 172 HD
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 8 Aug 2021 17:13:52 -0700
  ...790-1 >> Yeah it’s neat expander. >> How about those ring compressors jim? >> Kinky eh? :-) >> >>>> On Aug 8, 2021, at 2:33 PM, Jim...
• Re: REAR AIR CONDITIONER
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 17:50:35 -0700
  ...My Westy also has the > engine driven air conditioner compressor. Does anyone out there > in the Vanagon world know how these systems work (how...
• Re: refridge
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 11:04:26 -0500
  ...But, it > >has a compressor on the back and plugs into the outlet on the side of > >the drivers bucket seat. > > > > > >Joel > >
• RM182B Door in Grey
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 16:31:00 -0400
  ...david At 18:09 10/16/2000, Noel Mount wrote: >Dear Webman, > I put a compressor right throuhg my fridge door..... and it is...
• FS: 1.9 Complete
  Historical mailing list - Shawn
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 03:53:28 -0500
  ...It is complete from the air flow meter to the AC compressor. Make me an offer and come pick it up. I'm in...
• Re: R12 or R134?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 01:45:29 -0400
  ...on my '84 7 pass isn't working at the moment .... compressor is in the garage and the condensor is in the attic .... but...
• clicks in the front end
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 18:09:44 -0600
  ...Any ideas? If I have to replace the lower ball joint, is this something I can do without special tools like a spring compressor...
• Re: all my R12 is gone..? (bummer)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 24 May 2005 21:59:49 -0400
  ...all my R12 is gone..? (bummer) > I had a '86 syncro here one time with a fried A/C compressor. The guy > had all...
• Re: AC servicing woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 09:29:44 -0400
  ...When adding to the system you have to consider what is still in the compressor. Too much oil is not good. As important as...