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  • Re: Pure Sine Wave Inverter
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:09:41 -0800
    ...They were rigid-mounted > to a HMMWV chassis, no air conditioning, no maintenance beyond an > occasional blowing out of dust with a compressor hose...
  • Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
    Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 16:24:03 -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...
  • Re: Spark plug gap-Tire air!
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:12:46 -0600
    ...I simply use a bicycle pump for my cars, and a small electric compressor (the sort sold at auto supply stores to carry in...
  • FS: waterboxer motor and 4spd manual trans
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Jun 2017 13:58:22 -0400
    ...engine is complete with all wiring, a/c compressor, dist, alt, FI, intake, exhaust, and everything. make offer! im not shipping, you can pick...
  • FS 85 Westy Weekender
    Historical mailing list - Lund
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 06:43:55 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Folding table, Seats are fair(seats 6), exterior is excellent, 4speed, Power steering, AC (system rebuilt last year, but compressor needs to be replaced...
  • Road Trip
    Historical mailing list - Hotch
    Tue, 17 Dec 1996 12:34:39 -0500
    ...I think I'm ready, got my snow chains, 12v air compressor, blankets, water, flares, tools, etc. I plan on spending a night between...
  • 84 Westy 1.9 TD
    Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
    Thu, 21 Jun 2001 16:38:40 -0400
    ...It is correct ratios 4 sp with A/C , and has new alt and compressor with the serpemtine belt with tensioner setup. Tires are...
  • Re: a/c install pictures
    Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
    Thu, 7 Jun 2001 15:05:51 -0600
    ...I'm waiting for my tiico engine before > installing the compressor and charging the system. I also have to > replace my radiator fan and...
  • Re: [Syncro] Cylinder sleeves
    Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
    Sat, 21 Sep 2002 13:34:37 -0400
    ...Put some oil on the clamp,piston and ring, and then tighten up the clamp and use it like a (narrow) ring compressor. If...
  • Re: New exhaust install
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Mon, 7 Apr 2003 10:57:32 -0500
    ...Not a dremel tool,a air compressor powered cut off tool, when the nuts get rounded and can't be taken off, cut them...
  • In need of an obscure A/C part.
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
    Wed, 6 Sep 2006 23:01:59 -0700
    As part of a head gasket replacement job, I was removing the A/C compressor on my 87 Westy with 2.1 WBX and...
  • Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:42:24 -0800
    ...the PS > pump would have as large a belt and as solid a mounting as the A/C compressor. > It clearly doesn't. > > Bill
  • Re: Bypassing low preasure switch
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:15:18 -0700
    ...to bypass the A/C low pressure switch to get the compressor to run so I can recharge the system. What or how do...
  • Re: Converting to R134
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 5 Jun 2003 12:16:47 -0700
    ...and I haven't had any problems with blowing lines or compressors... yet. On my personal cars, I bite the bullet on stick with...
  • Re: AC Receiver Drier 253260633"D" vs 253260633"E"
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:55:26 -0400
    ...AC Receiver Drier 253260633"D" vs 253260633"E" I had a SD510 compressor in my van, but I'm replacing it with a SD709...
  • Re: Bit o' stopped Rust
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:12:00 -0700
    ...I bought a gravity feed spray gun and a matching compressor; it is important to make sure the compressor can deliver the kind of...
  • Re: New Youtube video about radiator fan resistor
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:29 -0400
    ...b) Compressor clutch will engage if ambient temp >/= 5C/41F AND rad thermoswitch first speed not active (indicating that the first-speed fan can...
  • Re: GD AC went out!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 11 Aug 94 13:27:48 CDT
    ...the story i got was that doing this keeps the compressor seals lubricated and they don't leak the freon out to the atmosphere...
  • 1985 Vanagon A/C question
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
    Mon, 28 Jul 2014 09:18:30 -0700
    ...3 seconds, but the clutch doesn't engage to turn the compressor. The clutch winding has continuity to ground so it's not open...
  • Re: Increased Idle Speed with A/C
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:01:07 -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...
  • Vanagon AC
    Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
    Mon, 12 Aug 1996 20:48:39 -0400 (EDT)
    ...does anyone know a likely cause for the clutch on the compressor not pulling in? I can apply power and it pulls in ok...
  • Battery Thread (Another Option)
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Sat, 21 Aug 1999 09:19:18 -0400
    ...He also replaced the fridge with a Norcold electric model (compressor based, like a home fridge) that run from 110V or 12V. It has...
  • Re: Use Quantum A/C compressor in Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 21:29:13 EDT
    In a message dated 9/10/99 8:20:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, shea@GTSDESIGN.COM writes: << Anyone know what VW's had...
  • Re: Idle stabilizer
    Historical mailing list - John Clavin
    Sun, 13 Jan 2002 09:06:07 -0600
    ...page 97.138 (Air Conditioning) >You will see the A/C compressor cut-out relay is wired to the Idle stabilizer >valve. Yes, but...
  • Re: Belts
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 17 Aug 2004 17:39:33 -0500
    ...engine? WTF? Also one they said I needed was the AC compressor > >belt, but I don't have AC? > > >Am I missing something? > > Yes...
  • Re: Propane fired airconditioning
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:31:18 -0700
    ...YMMV On 7/25/06, Mark C <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote: > > Is there much risk that propane could leak at the compressor and start...
  • Re: A/C hose
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Mon, 19 May 2014 00:06:38 -0700
    ...I only found this out since I've got the engine running and could not get the compressor to cycle on. I checked the...
  • Re: Front Shocks - Help or How Much $? (Portland OR)
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 26 Dec 2010 22:45:00 -0500
    Didn't you read the reply from Evan that said that you don't need a spring compressor? Mike B. -----Original Message----- From: C...
  • Re: Extra Vanagon Cooling
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Fri, 23 Apr 2004 19:08:29 -0700
    ...Mine even has a fan mounted above it, that comes on whenever the compressor runs. They put a protective cover over it made of...
  • Re: Prius question with vanagon content
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:19:39 -0500
    ...Convert that to amps ... > > You'll find it's a lot likely, I'd think anyway. > > > > > > *How much current does the A/C compressor...
  • Re: cognitive dissonance and refrigerators
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:51:55 -0400
    ...If you're expecting performance like a compressor fridge, you're doomed. You get to pick between home-fridge performance (compressor units) or silent...
  • Re: Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:16:35 -0500
    ...You have to use the factory air compressor to inflate it. Not a big fan not being able to change the tire at the...
  • Re: Coolant hose replacement question.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:14:53 -0700
    Should be able to move compressor without removing the lines Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jul 17, 2015, at 12:54...
  • busted ground bolt on engine block
    Historical mailing list - Mark
    Tue, 1 Dec 2009 23:37:06 -0500
    ...If so, any good candidates? I see that the A/C compressor is bolted to the block nearby. I could go for one of...
  • FS: 2.1L Syncro engine and accessories
    Historical mailing list - jon
    Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:58:45 -0700
    ...It has the A/C compressor and alternator as well. I don't know the working condition of these items. Of course, the ECU...
  • Re: Front Behr A/C
    Historical mailing list - Felicia
    Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:59:15 -0700
    ...Front Behr A/C. > > Adding a second compressor is not necessary. The second condenser can > go > under the van. > As far as moving the...
  • Re: Behr, of a price, A/C unit
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Thu, 29 Sep 2005 20:30:31 EDT
    ...This is with compressor & the new, highly effective, cross flow condenser. Hoses, switches etc. Check um out before you jump to any conclusions! :o...
  • Starter Solonoid Blues
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Sep 1995 07:04:40 -0700
    ...Anyone else had this problem, and found a cure? Also, if you know of a good retrofit air conditioning compressor fit, I would be...
  • Re: Westy A/C replacement hose questions
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 10:34:00 EDT
    ...Mine is not a Syncro and at the time I just replaced one hose from the > compressor to the condensor (at the radiator). I...
  • Re: R134 USERS??????????
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Fri, 16 Jun 2000 18:25:53 -0400
    ...Just replaced the compressor and I am ready to be > cool! > > Every shop I talk to wants to convert me to R134. What is...
  • Re: Fast Idle Problem & Timing Advance
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Wed, 7 Aug 2002 18:14:43 -0700
    ...one I > might try tonight. > > Thanks again. > > Jeff Warner > Galloway, OH > '87 GL Weekender "Van" > '86 Wolfsburg Westy Weekender "Barry" > CI 94 (including compressors!) >
  • Re: Bodywork page finish...
    Historical mailing list - Kevin
    Wed, 12 May 2004 13:14:03 -0400
    ...What kind of compressor did you use? Thanks Kevin - http://www.benplace.com/body_work1.htm 35 hours later, beautiful original VW brigh orange...
  • Re: Small rebuilder parts (vendor input)
    Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 13:04:00 -0500
    ...starter > brushes, alternator rear bearing, and > A/C compressor front seal kit. I've > got about 10 small projects going to > need done, and...
  • Re: AC issues
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 22 Jun 2005 13:44:39 -0400
    ...I think the 2 hoses that attach to the rear of your compressor can be adjusted so that htey can still give you good...
  • AC and Idle
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:52:38 -0700
    ...no problem with the engine handling the idle drop when the compressor comes on. He's been in the business for 30 years, so...
  • Re: Very loud screech when AC compressor turns on
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:08:41 -0700
    Check that belt again..or since you already did, replace it. This is the classic sign of a loose or worn belt. What did...
  • Re: Comments wanted on this portable fridge
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 4 Aug 2007 06:08:55 -0700
    ...They all seem to use the Danfos compressor, some have a 'cold plate' some don't. I bought this one: http://www.waeco.com...
  • Re: will a poptop fit inside a GL?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:17:41 -0700
    ...The plastic panels > that hide the A/C lines to the compressor in the rear are out so it's as > wide as the...
  • Re: Increased Idle Speed with A/C
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:58:09 -0700
    ...For now, I just have the wire disconnected at the AC Compressor and that is "livable" for me. If you find the solution, let...
  • Re: A/C to be or not to be
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Thu, 13 Jan 2000 09:27:49 -0500
    ...I removed the AC compressor and bracket...even got a few $ for the bracket. You'll need a 6mm hex socket with extender to...
  • Re: After Market Radiator Fan?
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Sun, 27 May 2001 15:06:15 -0400
    ...The low speed is controlled by the A/C compressor and the radiator temp switch. The A/C should switch on the low speed...
  • Re: 12v Aftermarket Coolers ? Any Good?
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Mon, 6 Sep 2004 11:55:41 -0700
    ...The ones that are good are compressor based though they cost significantly more. One of the best one is based on Danfoss compressor from...
  • Re: My R134a experience
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:55:18 -0700
    ...The only problem that I've noticed is that when running the AC at high engine rpm (3000 ish) the compressor is making a...
  • Re: Idle Control Issues
    Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
    Sat, 20 Jul 2013 22:21:39 -0700
    ...The AC compressor engaging sends a signal to the ISCM and increases idle speed a bit when the throttle is closed (assuming the throttle...
  • Re: Changing T2-sensor with air conditioning compressor in place
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:41:58 -0400
    Sorry, David. My fault. 2-WD 1984, 1.9L engine. John On Sun, 2011-06-12 at 21:38 -0400, David Beierl wrote: > At...
  • Writing form letters about A/C to VW
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 Aug 94 07:19:44 EDT
    ...These things are nice, since they use NO compressors, no coolant gas, no pipes. In fact, the only mechanical parts are the cooler fans...
  • Tents and Fridges
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Bebb
    Thu, 17 Jul 1997 09:43:51 +0100
    ...Do they have something to prevent that? Moving on to fridges, mention that Westfalia (?) are going over to compressor fridges. Are these 12V? Anyone...
  • FS: $3500 1985 Vanagon Westfalia Weekend Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Dave Neebe
    Sun, 22 Mar 1998 22:11:38 -0600
    For Sale 155,000 Miles Air Conditioned (needs compressor) Power Steering Power Brakes Power Steering Cruise Control Auto Transmission Water Cooled Engine Has poptop...
  • WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT WENT WELL!
    Historical mailing list - John Wallace
    Fri, 30 Dec 2005 21:16:22 -0500
    ...did not have to remove the distributor or the A/C compressor. Did take me a couple of days of tinkering, and saturated the...
  • AC Hose Help Needed, Please...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Mon, 16 Apr 2007 07:08:02 -0700
    After fixing my ducts and going to have my Freon topped off, I discovered the hose going into the compressor from the front has...