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• Re: Mystery dash outlet '83.5 GL Westy
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  19 Jan 97 02:04:58 EST
  ...on the '74 & '75 westy's there was a small air compressor to inflate that "spacesaver spare" tire (you actually had to inflate the...
• Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 12:51:52 -0500
  ...You can sense the high pressure building up, the compressor starts complaining by vibrating the whole van. Darrell Boehler Makanda Illinois -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: '79 Westy A/C ??
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  20 Sep 96 13:56:23 EDT
  ...The late bus A/C system used a York compressor, a huge one, made by York mfg of York ,Pa. and was the same...
• Re: Advice on Evaporator Icing
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 15:01:59 -0400
  ...If it gets below 32, it shuts off the compressor. Once the air warms to about 36-38, it kicks back on. This is...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:02:23 -0400
  ...Do I need to use a spring compressor? >
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:46:01 -0800
  ...removing air conditioner without spilling the freon a month ago I had my A/C on my tintop van refurbished - new compressor, new receiver...
• RELIABLE Air Conditioning!
  Historical mailing list - Paul van Dyck
  Sun, 17 May 2015 22:57:57 -0400
  ...He cleaned up the wiring, gaskets, and replaced the compressor and drier, among other things. I had to have a new hose built with...
• Re: Sagging on one side - Westys
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 13:55:39 -0700
  ...So, what would happen if I got a spring compressor and swapped the springs left to right? The weaker left springs would go on...
• AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:34:01 -0400
  My 84 Westy has a leak in the AC line, (high side) in the rubber hose, about 12 inches from the compressor, beyond the...
• 1985 Weekender for sale NY
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Mon, 18 Feb 2002 11:13:38 -0500
  ...AC removed(compressor). Had it charged once, but did not hold. Never really had good AC anyway. Still have compressor. Probably needs new tube...
• Re: [Syncro] Front AC installation - Sorry Bout That
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:15:25 -0500
  ...There is probably > a part number for that since this is manufactured by the compressor > makers. The Jerry AC rig, taps into your existing...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:07:13 -0400
  ...Mechanical refrigeration (compressors) will be effected by loading conditions especially condenser temperature. Considering physics that lower power setting probably means the compressor has to...
• 1985 Weekender for Sale (NY)
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 20:02:05 -0500
  ...AC removed(compressor). Had it charged once, but did not hold. Never really had good AC anyway. Still have compressor. Probably needs new tube...
• AC for my Doka - question at the end
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 23:04:10 -0700
  ...I bought a complete Behr, in-dash unit, complete with compressor, etc. Today, I took it all, all laid out in the bed of...
• Re: Harbor Freight - Inspection Camera
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 18:22:47 -0500
  ...I have found it useful, especially for inspecting potential rust issues in my air compressor tank. Maybe the fuel tank will be a future...
• Re: GD AC went out!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 11 Aug 94 11:46:45 PDT
  ...I have to be more diligent about this (and more frequent). > > joel > <maybe it's just the grits i stuffed around the compressor?> I...
• Re: A/C Relay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 02:15:51 EDT
  ...Now that I've got > voltage I found that I have no continuity thru the low pressure switch thus > preventing the compressor from working...
• Re: new horns saved my ass today
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 19:37:07 -0600
  ...and an air tank, to store air from my 12v air compressor. They'll look good on the roof, the chrome will blind them...
• Faulty fridge relay?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 13:45:09 -0600
  ...Also, this past weekend, when I had stopped and shut off the engine, I could hear what sounded like a refrigerator compressor running. Since...
• acceptable way to discharge A/C at home?
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 16:32:48 -0500
  ...I've moved my compressor as much out of the way as I can without disconnecting the hoses, but would really like to remove...
• Head gasket replacement driver's side only.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 21:28:08 -0700
  ...Do I have to remove the A/C compressor from the top? Do I have to remove part or all of the exhaust system...
• Blowout: Full Air Cond. Kit, genuine VW!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 15:24:51 -0500
  ...Interior trim and parts, York compressor, receiver-dryer, condensor, wiring, hardware, probably 100 different parts, plus an instruction packet full of diagrams, installation instructions...
• Re: installing ac condensor
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 14:34:41 -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: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 May 2011 23:43:02 -0500
  ...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: Painting Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:50:02 -0500
  ...I used a cheap spray gun and a 2-hp compressor. It came out just about perfect. The stuff I used for painting was...
• Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Thu, 12 May 2011 19:53:15 -0700
  ...Although I have been slowly amassing/renovating compressor, hoses, valves and heat exchanger, Cunegonde's 1.9l WBX doesn't really have the pep...
• A/C Repairs -- Get Out the Vaseline
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:58:18 -0700
  ...Their verdict: (1) compressor is shot, (2) two long hoses (total about 30') from front of van to A/C are leaking and need...
• Re: Full Throttle AC Cutout?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 27 May 2007 14:36:02 -0700
  ...lack-of-vacuum) switch of some kind that cuts out the compressor when the throttle is open far enough. Unfortunately that's about all...
• Re: AC Blower problem
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:07:26 -0700
  ...This fuse also powers the compressor clutch and the radiator fan low speed when A/C is on. This fuse is very important obviously...
• Re: Removing AC - should I remove refrigerant
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:41:32 +0000
  ...Since I'll be removing the compressor etc, I was wondering if I should visit a shop to have the residual refrigerant removed professionally...
• Re: Anyone have a good rear heater core for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 11 Dec 2013 10:47:39 -0800
  ...I put a Viair compressor and a storage tank in there and there is still a lot of space for "other". Bob=
• Re: Craiglist
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:40:07 -0500
  ...time I've seen that cowling piece on a Vanagon AC compressor (engine >> pic). Has anyone else seen these? >> >> On Tue, Oct 27, 2009...
• 1988 GL Westy For Sale in NY
  Historical mailing list - John Federico
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 10:32:13 -0700
  ...rust, pop top good, new battery, new alternator, new a/c compressor and blower, new alpine cd radio and blaupunkt speakers, new rugs, needs...
• Re: Noisy pulleys
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:59:51 -0700
  ...identify what accessory, >water pump >Power Steering pump >Alternator >A/C Compressor Not with a vanagon, but on my cars, sometimes I use a...
• Re: AC parts supplier
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 09:19:34 -0600
  ...I have rebuild > several AC compressors, and the kit to rebuild these > seams to be a dealer item only. Anyone have a > After market...
• Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 14:26:28 -0500
  ...Temps around 34 degrees are normal from all vents with just a Mini York compressor and R134a refrigerant. Stan Wilder
• Re: Trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 14:43:24 -0600
  ...856-327-2242 On 6/7/2012 4:19 PM, ralph meyermann wrote: > > what I was thinking was a small ring compressor coul...
• AC at last?
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:17:56 -0600
  ...The Subie compressor (which I was told needed replacing) was actually OK and the expansion valve was blocked. It was replaced, the system was...
• A/C Advice Needed -- Kind of Long
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 16:37:56 -0700
  ...Components repaired and/or replaced included the drier, condenser, and compressor (the latter was replaced in July 1999). In August '99, we moved to...
• Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 18:13:53 +0000
  Is your AC connected and working? Belt connected on the A/C compressor? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan N" <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> To: "List, Vanagon...
• AIR-LIFT SUSPENSION KIT for vw vanagon
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 08:32:52 -0400
  ...This one on E-Bay is more money because it includes the optional (plug in to your cigarette lighter) compressor and tubing that runs...
• Re: TIICO belt pulley issue
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 15:06:45 -0400
  ...You didn't mention an A/C compressor. If you don't have one, then my pulley configuration may not work. My alternator drives...
• Re: [T2] [BP] What is this-Is it a compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:58:05 -0600
  ...It looks to me like a homemade compressor, but why > would it be in a Bug? The more I look at it, the more...
• Looking for A/C system
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:13:48 -0700
  ...Mine were labeled "S" and "D", which I interpreted and Suction and Discharge, and were both located on the side of the compressor in...
• Re: Air conditioner--hard lines?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:32:16 -0700
  ...front condensor, compressor, evaporator. Randy Bergum 1990 Carat > [Original Message] > From: Scott Norville <kr2no@EARTHLINK.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Date: 6/21...
• Re: Karl's Norcold Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 15 Sep 2004 15:29:08 -0700
  ...I went back to the store today to confirm that the compressor is indeed Engel and sure enough, 3 of 3 of the Norcold...
• Re: AC converted to 134
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 14:03:41 -0700
  Yes, all of the factory AC vans from at least 84 on have a relay that disables the AC compressor clutch whenever the radiator...
• Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:35:43 -0400
  ...The radiator fan must run at low speed when the compressor is on and when the high side pressure reaches a certain limit the...
• Re: Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 10:52:42 +0000
  ...Firstly, I got one of those wind up spring steel ring compressors. I fiddled around with this for ages - even modified it. Eventually, I...
• Re: singin' the AC blues.....
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 21 Jul 2001 09:34:04 -0700
  ...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: A/C no place for DIY: was how much R134a in A/C
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 28 May 1998 21:49:02 -0400
  ...The kits costs about 200 bucks and DOES NOT need a new compressor. Replace the reciver drier, change the compressor oil, R134a adapters and...
• Re: A/C Engine Fan Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 19:06:25 -0400
  ...Specifically, it regulates the frequency with which the engine fan and compressor turn on. The bad news is that, when the front engine fan...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Losing Power Trying to Be "Cool"
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 May 1997 01:21:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...There was a thread on this last summer about compressors that shut off when you pass or accelerate hard ( up hills). check the archives...
• Re: Idea for A/C and camping
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Jun 1998 04:10:15 EDT
  ...system - compressor motor and a/c fans and controls - could > run off the same circuit. Because thats a tremendous amount of power to be...
• Re: door for westy above-bed storage
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 04:31:19 EST
  ...to have air conditioning, it would have made us > with a compressor. > > well, try living in south florida and see if you feel the...
• Re: AC Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:25:19 -0400
  ...That means that my compressors will run even when there is NO refrigerant charge, which is a bad thing, so I have to be...
• Re: Vitrifrigo
  Historical mailing list - Hugo Varotto
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:18:11 -0700
  ...I remember reading in your webpage that Vitrofridge has a Danfoss > compressor, but don't see anything in the Truckfridge website about > it. > > Hugo
• Re: Full Throttle AC Cutout?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Tue, 29 May 2007 19:57:04 -0500
  ...if the full throttle enrichment switch would also disengage > the AC compressor clutch. Of course, since the Digifant full > throttle switch does double duty...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:28:16 -0500
  ...Most likely small leaks on the > suction side including the compressor shaft seal. > > If the system was really empty for a long time then...
• Re: My A/C Saga Continues...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:15:54 -0400
  ...Blockage, over pressure broken compressor valve parts. Now you have refrigerant in the system and you may need to open it up. Do you...