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• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:02:18 -0400
  ...A year later, I replaced the receiver/dryer and any disturbed O-rings ... flushed the system, removed the compressor for draining and flushing, installed...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 17:11:52 -0400
  ...bring the O-rings there (there's 2 on the dryer, 4 on the expansion valve, and 2 on the compressor) and match them...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 14:37:40 -0500
  ...If you've used the compressor (hi >> > Alistair!), which route did you go? >> > >> > 3) It seems that the VW specific ring tool ( http://goo...
• Re: Red tek r-134 question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 10:58:25 -0700
  ...I always replaced the receiver/dryer, the expansion valve and all O-rings at the time of conversion. Additionally, the compressor was removed and...
• Re: Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:51:33 -0700
  ...800 for new compressor, dryer, freon charge, and dye > > > > testing (the leak was the compressor seal not the o rings). Now, all > I > > > get...
• Re: Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:24:27 -0700
  ...800 for new compressor, dryer,�freon charge, and dye testing (the leak was the compressor seal not the o rings).� Now, all I get...
• Refrigerate Oil
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 10:13:39 -0500
  Marcus, My compressor will be pretty hot (almost can't touch it), but not just after 2 minutes. IMHO, may be you don't...
• Re: Air 'Conditioning'
  Historical mailing list - Sebastian Hill
  Wed, 14 May 1997 12:58:01 -0700
  ...of components (o-rings and possibly the condenser and evaporator) The clutch on my wife's '87 Honda AC compressor failed last spring. I...
• Re: AC parts interchangability
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 21:24:44 -0400
  ...Compressor SD709 $299.95 L-shaped A/C Piece 253260716A $73.26 Two o-ring seals 803260749B two @ $0.14 A/C pipe 253...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:54:38 -0500
  ...If you've used the >>>>>> compressor >>>>>> >>>>> (hi >>> >>>> Alistair!), which route did you go? >>>>>> >>>>>> 3) It seems that the VW specific ring tool ( http://goo...
• Re: URGENT: A/C dryer O-ring size
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 6 Jul 2018 19:34:53 +0200
  ...So hose repaired, new > compressor, new drier, new expansion valve (old one was greasy when I > installed years ago) and blowing out the system...
• Re: air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:47:14 -0500
  ...air conditioner > > > The compressor is leaking...again. I'll remove the compressor > tomorrow early > in the morning and they'll fix it under warranty...
• Todays score
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 29 Mar 2018 20:19:02 +0000
  ...It got the alternator, A/C compressor, PS pump and a belt tore into the timing belt cover. Today the local PICK N PULL...
• Re: Cylinder sleeves, new problem
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 10:56:30 EDT
  ...little luck you can use a big hose clamp as a ring compressor tool. Go to Home Depot and try to find one that...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:49:21 -0400
  ...go into the compressor fill hole. New green or whatever o-rings allround for the opened hoses. Get a 134a expansion valve and test...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 13:45:43 -0600
  ...If you've used the compressor > (hi > >> > Alistair!), which route did you go? > >> > > >> > 3) It seems that the VW specific ring tool ( http://goo...
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 21:04:53 -0600
  ...R-12 You can over condense, hang a 55 Packard dryer on the system, or even mount a 69 Caddy Fridgidare compressor on the...
• Success! (Cylinder install after removal stuck to head)
  Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
  Sat, 7 Dec 2002 12:16:54 -0800
  ...Buy a plier type ring compressor set. You can get these on eBay for under $30 or you can buy an expensive name brand...
• THANKS FOR THE HELP...Re: Re: Removing watercooled cyl heads, engine in car
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 17:00:59 -0800
  ...He bought a cheap ring compressor set from Autozone, cut it down to half it's width, removed the protrusions, and then used zip...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:21:42 -0500
  ...If you've used the >>>>>>> compressor >>>>>> (hi >>>> >>>>> Alistair!), which route did you go? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 3) It seems that the VW specific ring tool ( http://goo...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Thu, 12 May 2005 23:33:56 -0500
  Not too good of an idea changing an old system, especially with an old , who know's in what kind of condition compressor over...
• Re: How easy is it to remove the intake runnersw ith the engineinstalled ?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:03:46 -0500
  ...You will have to remove the A/C compressor, if you have one. (DON'T disconnect the hoses, just unbolt the compressor and set...
• Re: Speedbleeders? Who needs Em'
  Historical mailing list - wayout
  Thu, 17 May 2001 22:45:43 -0700
  ...Tell us about the homemade ring compressor!!!! Got a homemade ball joint seperator? Really, tell us! Jason Loewenstein Marysville / Tulalip, WA 85GL At 10...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 15:12:53 -0600
  ...If you've used the > > >> > compressor > > (hi > > >> > Alistair!), which route did you go? > > >> > > > >> > 3) It seems that the VW specific ring tool ( http://goo...
• Re: Converting to R134
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 22:50:50 -0400
  ...Pretty basic... > > -I always replace the receiver/drier, expansion valve and all O-rings. > > -Pull the compressor and let it drain for about 30...
• Re: Hazet assistant 172 HD
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 8 Aug 2021 19:18:19 -0500
  ...hazet 790-1 >>> Yeah it’s neat expander. >>> How about those ring compressors jim? >>> Kinky eh? :-) >>> >>>>> On Aug 8, 2021, at 2:33 PM...
• Re: 87 westy ac refrigerant
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 9 Feb 2003 13:00:48 -0600
  ...The O-rings tend to flatten out and leak at the connectors often at the compressor. Larry A.
• Re: Inner Dia. for long A/C hose - 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 4 May 2003 10:42:19 -0700
  ...I had a splice in the hose that runs between the back of the compressor and the condensor and every summer, the hose clamps...
• Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:41:53 -0500
  ...The other way is to find or make some sort of ring compressor that >will compress the rings to get the barrels on then...
• Re: AC problem recap
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 14 Aug 2003 20:52:29 -0700
  ...I had all "O" rings and other parts replace and other repairs done as well while it was apart. My AC did blow cold...
• Re: Red tek r-134 question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 12:30:29 -0700
  ...2) R134 will eat your O rings and you need to install R134 compatible oil or your compressor bearings will go south. #3) R134...
• AC Electrical troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:53:19 -0700
  ...New compressor New drier/receiver New expansion valve Flushed system with AC flush solvent Cleaned evaporator and installed new foam filter New O rings...
• Re: Cylinder sleeves, new problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 14:23:46 -0600
  ...If you have alot of patience and a > little > luck you can use a big hose clamp as a ring compressor tool. Go to...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 09:52:59 -0500
  ...Mineral Spirits, along with > my air compressor). You have to take everything apart, and replacing the > o-rings is a wise move since they...
• Re: RE-INSTALLING CYLINDERS?
  Historical mailing list - DeCristoforo
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 16:56:19 -0800
  ...the crankshaft or > the pistons from the rods? Is there a ring compressor (or has anyone > improvised something) that will get into that small...
• Re: 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:43:33 -0400
  ...Maybe even get new rings. The assemble, use a ring compressor and place the pitons into the cylinders from the top. Push through just...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Wind]
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 12:51:43 -0700
  ...or you will need to pull the engine to get a ring compressor in there. I too will be interested to see if there...
• Re: To compress or to remove wrist pin - A Poll
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:17:11 -0300
  ...Removing the cylinders, leaving the pistons and trying to >>> finagle >>> a >>> band ring compressor on to reinstall the cylinders. >>> >>> I have good info on...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 11:09:55 -0700
  ...When the weather is very cold, the seals and o-rings in the freon system may shrink and allow leaks if the compressor runs...
• Re: R-12 Alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Marsicano
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 15:21:57 -0400
  ...The only added items were a few O-rings and the compressor oil. My AC works great and I've added less than two...
• Re: Heads/Cylinders somewhat naive question!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Mar 2000 21:30:44 EST
  ...You will need to use a spring compressor to get the cylinders back on. The best way to compress the rings is to use...
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:06:55 -0700
  ...Usually, it's an o-ring in a coupling, but not always. I'd take it back to whoever "fixed" it last year and...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 12 May 2005 14:05:19 -0400
  ...You may wish to consider changing all of the o-rings on the fittings you need to break/attach with R-134a compatible ones...
• Re: URGENT: A/C dryer O-ring size
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 6 Jul 2018 19:36:54 +0200
  ...A/C dryer O-ring size > > > Got a few, pheww! > > Replacement reason is a f**k**g mouse munching through the low pressure hose...
• Re: AC mounting
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 3 May 2005 09:19:17 -0400
  ...and compressor instead of the old mineral oil. I have a kit for the A/C retrofit that includes the o-rings, fittings, and...
• More 85 van parts
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Fri, 1 May 1998 19:28:12 -0400
  ...Intake manifold-----with throttle body, no micro switches, no injectors, has coolant pipe and fuel ring main, no pressure regulator Three groove crank pulley...
• Re: Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 05:56:05 EST
  ...OR, put the pistons on the rods then install the cylinders with a piston ring compressor like the one from Princess Auto, part #2915213...
• R-134a Conversion quantity help...
  Historical mailing list - Barry Rokusek
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 00:05:52 EDT
  Hello all, I have an 86 Westy, and I've worked hard replacing o-rings and dryer, and checking the hoses.... I think the...
• 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: 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: Vanagon A/C: R-12 to R-134a No-Mod Changeout
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Wed, 20 May 1998 11:05:56 -0400
  ...to only change out: >the compressor oil to ester, >the accumulator (for system was opened up) >new 0-rings on accumulator. >evacutate >install r...
• Re: A/C leak sealer
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 07:46:14 -0400
  ...Most likely could be the o-rings that are between the compressor and the hoses. Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:29:40 -0500
  ...Use new O-rings at any connections you open. Larry A. David Bohannan wrote: > And if you are going to do the work yourself...
• 2.1L Rebuild Progress - Week 2
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Sun, 17 Mar 2002 14:24:51 -0800
  ...I drove down to the nearest Sears (60 mi away) and bought a metric Tap & Die set, piston ring compressor and piston ring pliers...
• Re: jugs, vw that is...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 16:25:57 -0800
  ...You could possibly bend the tips of a scissor clamp type ring compressor at a right angle and make it work. The water jacket...
• Re: Crazy idea - hail shelter
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 07:15:21 -0400
  ...isn't it friday? tom ring wrote: >Hmm, not a bad idea. I have solar panels on mine, and they are rated for 1...
• Re: Inner Dia. for long A/C hose - 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mike boland
  Sun, 4 May 2003 13:21:34 -0500
  ...I >had a splice in the hose that runs between the back of >the compressor and the condensor and every summer, the >hose clamps...
• A/C Advice Needed -- Kind of Long
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 10:06:42 -0700
  ...o-ring, swedged hose fitting, hose, etc.) and you might never know it until the compressor was toast. Another possible cause is compressor valve...
• Re: jugs, vw that is...
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 17:27:55 -0600
  ...Is a hose-clamp ring compressor the way to go? Space seems a little tight even with everything on the bench. It probably can...
• 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...