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• Re: A/C tune-up time
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 15:20:37 -0600
  ...It has a Mini Your Compressor 5.5 cui per minute. I changed the system over to r134a and I added an additional condenser...
• Re: Dometic Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:08:34 -0500
  ...Is that likely to be the same system as in the Westy - > > that is no compressor? From the outside it looks like a chest...
• Re: '84 Westy: Does Air Conditioner Boost Idle?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:44:59 -0400
  ...air conditioner have a way to boost the idle >when the compressor is engaged? > >If so, what's the mechanism? Is it called an...
• Parts for sale and want to buy.(MA)
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 18:22:39 EST
  ...1.9L engine, 100K, needs head work. $300 ECU $100/BO A/C Compressor $20 Evaporator assy. Convert your van? BO Radiator fan $10...
• Re: Adventurewagen Air Cond.
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Fri, 21 May 1999 22:24:41 EDT
  ...It is highly likely we will be getting rid of our Behr air conditioning compressor and bracket when Detlev finishes the conversion for us...
• Re: Vanagon-esque vehicles...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 20:39:46 -0700
  ...With motorcycle riders being number 1 (except wanna-be's who only take their "air compressor" Harleys out on sunny weekends). Heck, even the...
• Re: R12 or R134?-how much for new system?
  Historical mailing list - Alec Valos
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 23:14:55 -0500
  ...Not me! but I don't think I even have a compressor... > > >-- >David /NJ >85 Wolfsburg Westy "Beatrix" _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail...
• New subcompact camper...
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 23 May 2006 13:43:24 -0600
  ...chairs and table that stow in the rear door, 42 liter compressor fridge, lockable steel strongbox for your valuables. ( to help the thieves find...
• Re: Charging deep cycle batteries with the alternator
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:11:13 -0400
  ...Last I checked these were being supplied with swing-type compressors, not Danfoss. Could you let us know if that has in fact changed...
• FS: Stock 2.1 WBX engine with 110K miles.
  Historical mailing list - James Jean-Woo Kim
  Sat, 3 May 2008 21:29:00 -0700
  ...the COMPLETE ENGINE including ECU alternator power steering pump air conditioning compressor exhaust headers AFM Throttle bodies other essentials and goodies that I cannot...
• Re: removing rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:00:56 -0400
  ...I rigged up a couple of pieces of heater hose to my air compressor and pressurized the core to 20 PSI and dunked it...
• Re: AC Conv: R12 to R134A, long, Larry A.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:18:46 -0500
  ...Put about 4 oz of ester oil in the compressor. > Installed the new receiver drier. Gave it about 1 oz of oil. Put on...
• Step up the idle
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:45:43 -0700
  ...Look at the A/C > > diagram and see a wire from the compressor clutch labeled "to idle > > stabilizer control unit" but wire color shown...
• Re: Remove Brake Caliper: Steering Knuckle Off Vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 20 Jun 2016 00:19:45 -0400
  ...Would have been a great excuse to treat yourself to a small compressor and 1/2" drive impact wrench. A 2HP compressor with a...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 21:14:34 -0500
  ...Those fittings on the compressor are hard to find but some length changes can do away with them or if in good shape go...
• Re: auxiliary horn
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sun, 16 Aug 1998 22:15:20 -0500
  ...I ran a separate fused > line directly from the battery and through the firewall to the > compressor. The compressor and horns are mounted on...
• Re: '85 A/C Question (better components)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 07:39:54 -0700
  ...knob should be maxed out as well in order for the > compressor to come on (in > other words you need both knobs turned and...
• 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: emergency radiator fan manual switch and other
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sat, 11 May 2002 19:52:02 -0400
  There shouldn't be a problem using the A/C switch to operate the fan motor if the compressor clutch is disconnected, you are...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 18:11:35 -0400
  ...I put in enough 134 to get the compressor to kick on. It immediately was making a nasty scraping sound. Added more and the...
• Pressure test cooling system howto?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:25:50 -0700
  ...Can I hook up my compressor and feed 15psi into the pressure tank using the overflow cap, or will this mess with the valve...
• RE: Does air cond.=hp loss?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 12 Sep 1996 07:56:20 -0700
  ...However, if you never ever plan to use the AC, why take chance in having the compressor clutch bearings seize and cause all sorts...
• Engine Swap Source
  Historical mailing list - Don Thompson
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 19:13:50 -0500
  ...Applications include all types of equiptment; agricultural machinery, generators, hydraulic units, air compressors, material handling equuiptment, auxiliary power units & marine applications. Iso9000 certified. Don...
• R134A Conversion Done!
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 11:01:02 EDT
  ...dealer, they quoted me $1800 since I absolutely _had_ to change compressors. They actually laughed at me when they told me how much it...
• engine swap source
  Historical mailing list - Don Thompson
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 10:58:04 -0500
  ...Applications include all types of equiptment; agricultural machinery, generators, hydraulic units, air compressors, material handling equuiptment, auxiliary power units & marine applications. Iso9000 certified. Don...
• A/C Fan
  Historical mailing list - James Karukas
  Sun, 21 May 2000 15:52:34 -0700
  ...9 WBXR just got a rebuild with a spinning non-belted compressor going in and a seized one on delivery. Sound familiar? Share your...
• Heartbroken... Looking for a Carat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 01:19:15 -0500
  ...it. (Gee, let's see, new tires $500, new a/c compressor $500, new brakes front and rear$600, new radiator... get the picture...
• Re: A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - James Bowen
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 16:07:44 EDT
  ...the compressor. With that info, would "high pressure" still be the cause of the cycling? I had the A/C converted to R-134...
• Re: Is this guy on the level? Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 07:30:29 -0700
  ...by phone, he says he may be able to > find a compressor, and he's not sure about the condenser. > > Has anyone dealt with...
• Re: Texas (or any) AC help
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:56:34 -0400
  ...year and I have replaced O-rings, > Rec/Dryer, Orifice and Compressor. Maybe Barrier lines and O-rings will > solve my dilemma. > > Dave > '78...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 15:12:53 -0600
  ...top, bottom, side? > > The > > >> > bottom seems to nearly work. > > >> > > > >> > 2) Even if I were to get the standard compressor to fit, how on > > >> > earth...
• 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: AC and cooling fan
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 14:26:16 -0700
  ...IF the high speed fan is called for it is SUPPOSED to cut the AC > compressor out. I am pretty sure this is true...
• troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Nock
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 16:02:54 -0500
  ...ALERNATOR WORK TO DATE (AND QUESTION!) 1) removed belt from compressor to alternator. Noise stopped! 2) removed/reinstalled compressor and alternator making sure all...
• Vitrifrigo: two corrections to my earlier post
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 2 Oct 2011 18:36:51 -0700
  ...Yep, you guys that have measured a high inrush current when the compressor starts are right. My meter does not show this. But I...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:08:04 -0700
  ...David --- Geza Polony <gezapolony@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > Best way I know of to find leaks is to hook your compressor hose up to the...
• Re: Hazet assistant 172 HD
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 8 Aug 2021 19:18:19 -0500
  ...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: Belt guard for AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:52:05 -0800
  I bought mine through my local VW Dealer a while back. Having the part number helps and I get a good deal form the...
• '78 a/c - where to add freon??
  Historical mailing list - Linda J. Bartnik
  22 May 96 23:56:25 EDT
  ...Turned it on and the compressor compresses but I fear there is not much freon to compress as the air isn't much cold...
• Kroil!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 12:41:53
  Last night, I found myself in the difficult predicament of having to remove a Vanagon AC compressor, held on with an allen-head bolt...
• Re: R134a users????
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Sat, 17 Jun 2000 00:04:50 -0500
  ...The system worked quite well with R134a, until the compressor fittings worked loose. I've never been able to keep those fittings tight. I...
• Re: 89 syncro westy ac question
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 09:28:40 -1000
  ...if we're attacked while on the road or camping, just light the compressor on fire and hurl it at the agressors? Mick Kalber...
• Good A/C shop in S.F. Bay Area (was AC Freon)
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Tue, 20 Feb 2001 16:36:03 -0800
  ...GL; they also had no problem with me supplying the new compressor that I bought from one of the list vendors. Graham 90 Gl...
• 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.
• '85 parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Russell Harrel
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 06:38:40 -0800
  ...good alternator, A/C compressor(not certain on condition but am pretty sure it works), ecu, exhaust header(very used but workable) Other electronic...
• Re: Turbo wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 21:54:11 EDT
  ...One of my Vanagons DOES run better w/o a restrictive paper aircleaner, w/o the AC compressor, & w/o the PS pump. Is...
• 93 Eurovan $1500 obo, denver CO usa area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 7 Dec 2003 22:53:04 -0600
  ...7 seats, folding table, folding queen bed, all-around curtains, dual front / rear AC (new compressor / dryer), new battery, new CV joints, new catalytic...
• Belts
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 11:38:03 -0700
  ...engine? WTF? Also one they said I needed was the AC compressor belt, but I don't have AC? Am I missing something? Thanks...
• Re: Buying a Used Van
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 8 Jan 2005 13:26:26 -0800
  ...evaporator and two weeks later spend another $500 for a new compressor, etc... TJ Pilgrim <pilgrim6@MINDSPRING.COM> wrote: Terminology If the ad claims...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 19:14:13 -0700
  ...Mark Alistair Bell wrote: > I did it with a cut down compressor. Slim so it still could fit between cylinders and block. > > Was a...
• Re: Sleep Comfort
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 19 May 2011 21:32:32 -0500
  ...They can even be inflated with an air compressor, something some of us carry with us on the road. Stout they (the mattresses) are...
• Re: Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 18:55:49 -0800
  ...Put a double clutch on the vehicle > air conditioner > > compressor to handle the belt from the AC motor > and the engine. Use > > a transformer...
• Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 08:34:12 EDT
  ...flush lines and compressor of all oil, 3. use Ester oil and refill system, 4. change reciever/dryer, 5. Install new fittings (any Pep...
• Re: head gasket progress
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 11 Aug 2007 23:48:24 -0400
  ...looose AC Compressor w/no >charge and missing mounting hardware, AC Compressor bracket, then the >intake to clean/paint it, then the head. Good...
• Grinders and sanders
  Historical mailing list - Green Eric L
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 20:24:10 -0500
  ...This requires a sandblaster, an abrasive "sand", and a LARGE compressor. The largest 110v compressor that Sears sells is barely adequate to run the...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Sun, 29 May 2011 11:12:42 -0400
  ...trips to Florida in my daily driver. > 2) Espar heater. > 3) Compressor refrigeration. Instant cold. > 4) 16" wheels. I find that the lower profile...
• Leaking fluids..... life with the Boxer
  Historical mailing list - Schwendau
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 19:01:00 -0400
  ...It seems to becoming from underneath the A/C compressor. Suspect that the pumps has lost a seal.. or something in that nieghborhood. Comments...
• Re: A/C refrigerant oil quantities
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 May 2000 09:59:45 EDT
  ...Please note that new compressors come full of oil unless otherwise stated on the box. Just FYI. Hope this helps, Ken Wilford http://www...
• Re: insane a/c project
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 09:47:29 -0500
  ...6 amps/690watts Isn't that what's usually required to start the compressor? From there current usage drops. It sounds to me like...
• FS: Beloved Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 11:11:10 -0700
  ...other things, newly installed heads, a new alternator, a new AC compressor, etc, etc, etc. I'm not sure how much to ask for...