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• I'm back......
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 23:22:01 -0500
  ...You could hear it hissing out of the compressor. Now I need to ask: should I just replace the compressor and be down with...
• Re: refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:57:31 -0400
  ...Yrs, d On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 2:26 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote: > I do have a small compressor that...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:17:48 -0400
  ...runs at full speed a signal goes to the compressor, that disables the AC compressor (engages it's clutch), so that the AC isn...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Budding Rose
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 07:51:26 -0400
  ...on the AC with engine running-radiator fan turns on high- compressor clutch kicks tn and fan in the van is on low. AC...
• Re: EMERGENCY POWER PLANT
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Sat, 6 Nov 1999 06:42:58 -0500
  On a similar subject - Someone used to have plans for converting a VW engine into a self-contained air compressor - 2 cylinders for the...
• fuse panel on an '85
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 11:31:07 -0700
  ...Now the aux battery doesn't receive a charge [I don't know if it ever did] and the AC compressor is not kicking...
• Re: Karl's Norcold Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Westy Man
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 13:07:22 -0400
  ...that the compressor is indeed >Engel and sure enough, 3 of 3 of the Norcold in the store has the >Sawafuji compressors in them...
• Re: Help...need air condition hose
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 17:06:38 -0500
  ...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: Fixing Vanagon Air Conditioning....trying at least
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 10 Aug 2019 18:20:17 +0000
  ...If doing a really good conversion with new compressor consider the PAG oil. Use a multi or get the correct viscosity for the compressor...
• RE: Eurovan reliability
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 8 Jul 97 22:19:20 UT
  ...A/C compressor intermittent operation - poor contact at connector on compressor. (Always worked OK with shroud off underside, so hard to find.) 4. Instrument...
• A/C Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Wed, 2 Feb 2022 22:22:29 +0000
  ...Put another way, is it a meaningful drag even when the compressor is not engaged? Besides power, are there any other reasons to remove...
• 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...
• A/C Flush?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Thu, 2 Jul 2015 22:50:15 -0400
  ...When I bought the van there was no compressor and the hoses at that end were not sealed up in any way. I was...
• Re: AC relay question
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:58:44 -0800
  ...6:45 PM, BenT Syncro wrote: > > > Do you have enough refrigerant in there? IIRC, compressor will not > engage if you are running low. > > > BenT >>
• Re: Craiglist
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:30:12 -0400
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com John Meeks wrote: > First time I've seen that cowling piece on a Vanagon AC compressor...
• Re: Why not mount two Alternators??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 01:58:10 EDT
  ...Looking on the left hand side of the AC compressor, seems like enough to squeeze in a PS unit or another alternator. But why...
• Ignition Problem
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 09:51:41 -0800
  ...In the process of replacing the belts, I pulled the distributor wires off of the cap to get at the AC compressor mounting bolts...
• Re: Cylinder sleeves, new problem
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 10:56:30 EDT
  ...luck you can use a big hose clamp as a ring compressor tool. Go to Home Depot and try to find one that is...
• 85 Vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 10:03:39 -0600
  ...injection diagnostics; air flow meter, housing, etc; hall sensor & coil; ac compressor; 2 outside mirrors & rearview; both rear tailite housings; front bumper; pr.front...
• [FS] Inline 4 conversion kit complete with engine (Santa Barbara, CA)
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 09:15:38 -0700
  ...100% complete kit, engine, engine adapter (Kennedy), mounts, exhaust, plug and play harness, computer, all accessories alternator, p/s pump&hoses, a/c compressor...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:10:32 EST
  ...But for most, the C-Clamp or piston compressor shouold work for most. BenT Klamp
• Coolant cap tester
  Historical mailing list - Roger Barkley
  Sun, 8 Apr 2012 14:26:03 -0400
  ...Clamped the gizmo to the cap with some vice grips and connected to air compressor, let air in via the adjuster untill it bled...
• What Size is AC Belt?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:22:40 -0400
  ...What size is the belt going to the compressor? Is it one my VW friendly FLAPS will have or is it a mail order...
• Vanagon Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 12:28:14 +1100
  ...What happens if you turn 1 coil off - what happens to the other system? What about oil return back to the compressor? I've...
• Re: Vanagon A/C: R-12 to R-134a No-Mod Changeout
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Wed, 20 May 1998 11:57:55 -0400
  ...Apparently R12 helps cool and lubricate the compressor better then >>134A, so R12 systems can get by with a "lesser" oil. This is purely...
• Re: rotten idle surge -- a thought
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 11 May 2002 20:55:26 -0500
  Bob Whitby wrote: > The PO of my 87 Westy burned out the AC compressor. Instead of replacing the unit she just cut the wires...
• Re: More 2.1L coolant system woes (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 17:46:32 -0600
  ...I then added a hose from the cap to > my air compressor. This can easily over pressure the system, so you have > to be...
• Re: D.I.Y. R-134 Kit AC Recharge advice
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 21:53:55 -0400
  ...You'll damage your > compressor, blow a hose, develop leaks, take your pick. > 2. You might get a newspaper blown in front of your...
• Re: Looking for late '80s Westfalia in LA area
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Mon, 22 Jul 1996 23:37:27 -0700 (PDT)
  ...4 speed, power steering, AC (replaced hose fittings and had the compressor rebuilt last year, but compressor has to be replaced. Recently replaced/rebuilt...
• 1985 Weekender for Sale (must go!!!!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 16:16:51 -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: idea?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 18:44:36 -0600
  RM Sounds like a interesting & doable project but I would consider running only Compressor off 110ACV & let your Fans run off Battery &or Solar...
• 91 Carat FS
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Sun, 31 Aug 1997 13:37:37 -0500
  ...VIN WV2YB0257MH002570 111K miles, 13K on new engine and cooling hoses (dealer installed), automatic A/C compressor 2 years old, drier, expansion valve 1...
• Piston Rings, HELP
  Historical mailing list - zyno
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 19:39:29 -0400
  Hi, well I finally fabricated a spring compressor starting from the one GEne Berg sells. I think it will work well. The problem is...
• Idle problems with AC on
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 08:35:16 -0400
  ...In the last two weeks I've noticed erratic idle leading to stalling when the air conditioning compressor is on. Is it safe to...
• Re: Price of Tii coversion?
  Historical mailing list - se7en
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 22:30:51 -0700
  ...Arlen J Shepard wrote: > > Anyone know the price of the conversion? Are all the original accessories > (AC compressor, Alt., Power Steering pump) used in...
• Grand Tourismo Omlogatta
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 11:08:15 -0500
  ...And I'm talking from the rugs on the floor to the picture's on the wall----- compressor to the vent's. Later, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry...
• Re: Rust Inhibit Kit (WAXOYL)-Is this the Holy Grail?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 16:41:43 EST
  ...A spray gun and compressor would be needed to get good results. Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc. http://EuroCampers.com 636-797-9015 636...
• radiator fan stays on
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 18:24:43 -0500
  ...this be related to my A/C problem?(too high pressure, compressor cycles and still no cold air----mechanic says I likely need an...
• Short in Electrical System
  Historical mailing list - Warren Gaylor
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:41:26 EDT
  ...I had to have a new A/C compressor installed and this problem has seemed to have started after this work was done, however...
• 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...
• Need help on R-134 question
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:09:53 -0500
  ...Anyway, I wanted to fill it full of R-134 and see if I can get the compressor to kick on, etc., but am...
• Re: [Syncro] Front AC installation - Sorry Bout That
  Historical mailing list - olists
  Mon, 16 Sep 2002 21:27:57 -0500
  ...I didn't understand that Jerry built the whole system (excluding > the compressor). His sounds like an excellent system. Since the cost for > mine...
• Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 13:40:24 -0400
  Can someone go into a little more detail as to what is involved with changing the o-rings, flushing the lines and compressor oil...
• Re: Another AC question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 09:59:43 -0700
  ...Due to my ingnorance of things AC, the hoses were initially hooked up backwards at the compressor.� Mech says running the system in reverse...
• Re: GoWesty Parallel flow A/C Condenser
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:45:00 -0600
  ...If this manufacturer's claims are legit then you should see your compressor head pressure (high side pressure) drop a little assuming the same...
• Re: AC servicing woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 18:33:25 -0400
  ...Would that be a reasonable expectation. > > Finally, this is a Sanden 709 compressor for reference. > > Thanks > > John > >> On Aug 5, 2016 08:30, "Dennis...
• Re: Idle Control Issues
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:35:58 -0700
  ...I dialed down the AC temp switch which cycles the compressor on and off a lot more. The idle issues would appear and then...
• Re: AC refurb
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Wed, 11 May 2011 23:48:52 -0500
  ...I didn't get a new compressor, but I did drain the oil and refilled it. While you're doing your work, you may...
• Air Conditioning Electrical Problem
  Historical mailing list - Gordon and/or Cecilia Bonham
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 19:26:12 -0400
  ...He left the a/c on for a few minutes and then noticed that the compressor was not running. Investigation showed that fuse S0...
• Re: Fwd: amount of freon in ac system
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:27:58 -1000
  ...The compressor is whining worse than my x-wife with cramps. I don't think they put enough R134 in it. They also told...
• Re: A/C
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 12 Jun 2020 17:48:02 -0400
  ...It > leaked down so the compressor won't start. > Rick
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - PSD
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:00:53 -0400
  ...Add to that another slightly smaller fan inside the car and a compressor which I would bet consumes a lot more power than a...
• FS Complete 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Clark
  Fri, 19 Apr 2002 13:22:07 -0500
  ...The engine is complete including ECU, AFM, dizzy, coil, idle stabilizer, AC compressor.....EVERYTHING. I'm in Jackson, MS. I dont want to ship...
• Question for converting york compressor to r-134
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 06:38:38 -0400
  Volks, I have a van that i am getting ready for resale..........It has the dealer installed a/c (82 vanagon) I cannot thread...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 12:49:04 EST
  In a message dated 2/25/03 12:30:16 PM, wilden1@JUNO.COM writes: << If you know you've pumped fuel into the...
• AC high pressure hose leaks-87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Mon, 10 May 2004 16:56:19 -0400
  Greetings, My 87 westy has a bunch of pinhole leaks just after the compressor connection in the first 6 inches of the high pressure...
• AC Thermostat
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 17:37:13 -0700
  ...The part costs $160, which doesn't seem so bad in comparison to a new compressor and/or R12. But my friend suggested that...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:29:14 -0700
  Not a good idea unless you have a commercial grade water removal system (the kind body shops use) on your compressor. Water is one...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 13 May 2005 23:31:14 -0700
  ...Of course, what we're calling the 'back side' of the compressor is, well, the forward end, relative to the van. And you wrote...
• Re: Air tools for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:58:04 -0600
  ...I'm assuming you have something like a pancake >> style compressor...the bigger the tank the longer it will work your >> tools before the...