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• Vanagon airconditioning hoses
  Historical mailing list - John Hung
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 09:30:41 -0500
  ...None of the FLAPS could order them either - the compressor connections used on the vanagon are rare. My solution: Found a place that carries...
• Re: Sold Air Conditioning System
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Nov 2002 16:04:06 -0600
  ...This unit makes an invisible installation except for the compressor in the engine bay and that is the most attractive thing I see about...
• Overland Eurospec 2.0L Complete Conversion Kit For Sale -- $1900
  Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 11:28:19 EST
  ...I'm selling it as an already palletted, complete kit for with a brand new Air Cond compressor for $1900 firm if anyone's...
• Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
  Historical mailing list - PAT
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 10:14:28 -0400
  ...The high pressure switch will kick the compressor clutch out before too much pressure builds up. -----Original Message----- From: GMBulley@AOL.COM <GMBulley@AOL...
• Re: AC parts supplier
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 14:48:06 -0400
  Are the compressors worth rebuilding? Any special tools? Jay This communication is for use by the intended recipient and contains information that may be...
• Re: Trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 14:19:54 -0600
  what I was thinking was a small ring compressor could work if I had one!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Jun 7...
• Re: Need help on R-134 question
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:29:17 -0500
  ...full of R-134 and see if I can get the > compressor to kick on, etc., but am not sure whether the system's...
• Re: 12V fridge necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:07:31 -0800
  ...I may remove my Dometic fridge and put in an AC/DC fridge that runs the Danfoss compressor. These are advertised to draw 2...
• Re: AC convert
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 20:36:42 -0400
  ...I changed the receiver dryer, removed and drained the compressor, flushed the system, but kept the old expansion valve. Of course, I put in...
• Re: AC tinkering
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 30 May 2006 19:44:56 -0400
  ...Buy a charging hose on ebay too.Get one with quick release fittings !!Charge, with the compressor running, till the bubbles are gone from...
• Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:07:19 -0700
  ...Surging idle with AC sounds like a bad idle controller, as it's the only thing that's watching the compressor. A bad valve...
• Re: Radius Rod Installation
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:08:36 -0400
  ...Do I need to use a spring compressor? >> > >
• Re: Non R134a refrigerants are flammable right?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 10:17:37 -0400
  ...If you have a 86-91 Vanagon with the SD-709 compressor and the large condensor the R-134a conversion works decently well. However...
• Re: Radiator Aux Cooling Fan 84 vs. 90
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Aug 2015 22:06:36 +0000
  ...A failed fuse for the control and > low speed disables both these systems. > > To support the Air conditioner > When the compressor is on the...
• Fwd: The price of air conditioning
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Dec 1996 19:35:50 -0500
  ...While delaying repair because of cooler weather, the compressor "froze up" in 1/96. I couldn't loosen the A/C assembly and the...
• Re: Friday: What's the perfect second car for Vanagon owners?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:04:58 -0700
  ...A/C compressor grenaded at less than 30K, but otherwise trouble free and 35-40mpg. Keith Hughes '86 Westy Tiico (Marvin)
• Re: Any A/C Secrets?
  Historical mailing list
  04 Apr 1994 08:51:58 -0800 (PST)
  ...Added more tin where the dealer hacked their way in to fit the compressor. I don't really need it here in Southern Calif...
• Re: Rust treatment, or repair?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Mon, 18 Mar 1996 08:09:25 -0600 (CST)
  ...I'm looking at compressors now for the purpose of blasting and painting. I looked at a 4 1/2 HP yesterday, but I...
• syncro camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Mar 96 21:53:30 CST
  ...45000 A/C Compressor: 43700 Synchro Viscous Coupling: Replaced 3/13/96 ($4,000! I pay $25 thanks to X/T Warranty!) STOVE, SINK...
• Re: Painting with HVLP?
  Historical mailing list - edward m bennett
  Sat, 12 Jul 1997 22:11:02 -0700
  ...any experience painting with > the high-volume-low-pressure (HVLP) non-compressor sprayers. I mean the > kind that have an electric powered turbine, large...
• Re: Shock/strut replacement
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 19:18:01 -0800
  ...Do I need a spring compressor or anything > like that? > > Thanks > > > > > == > Mark > > 87 Westfalia Gl > 84 Scirocco 8v > > http://members.tripod.com/~jehanno > > _________________________________________________________ > DO...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 17:53:03 -0700
  ...MUCH less energy draw than an AC compressor. I'll look up the > manufacturer. The AC shop was Griffin. Maybe Mark D. knows em...
• Re: Running on Tap Water - attempt at de-confuscation
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 15:51:24 -0300
  ...If you use a hot intake pipe, compressor and outlet, you are adding energy - heat - to the mass of air, but even if you...
• '66 air conditioner (description + anyone want it?)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 14:14:09 -0700
  ...There is also a large, heavy, "York" compressor mounted on a complicated bracket that must somehow mount to the engine (I never saw it...
• Head removal: Cylinder sleeves came off (also, how to send gerry messages)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:48:28 -0400
  ...Looking around on thesamba, I found some references to a simpler tool that supposedly works better, an "EMPI 88-94mm ring compressor". My problem...
• Re: insane a/c project
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:04:20 -0500
  ...The a/c compressor won't need to engage very often > (I'm not > > planning on crossing a desert), so the charging cycle so...
• Re: A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 19 May 2014 21:10:40 -0700
  ...The high pressure hose from my A/C compressor to the front of the van has been burned from the engine fire. All my...
• Re: Another AC question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 4 Sep 2011 12:31:42 -0400
  ...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: gas leak update, coupled with questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 May 2010 22:41:36 -0400
  ...cooled? #4 -- That sure looks like A/C hoses to me. Compressor apparently missing. #5 -- I believe that should go to the vapor-recovery...
• 83.5 Vanagon Cooling
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 22 Jul 96 10:54:40 UT
  ...When I switch the air-conditioning on, the compressor does not kick in. Any sugestions? Thanks, Bryan
• Re: A/C QUESTION ON 90 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:25:18 EDT
  According to Bentley, it looks like the 2nd wire off of the compressor goes to the idle control valve so another could be spliced...
• FREE Westy A/C Upgrade & Historical A/C data
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 12:34:15 -0400
  ...But I took the unit in to the dealer three years ago and he said the compressor unit on my 90 had been upgraded...
• OT: No-training wheels bicycle advice needed - Some RVC around A/C
  Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:53:53 -0600
  ...I have a very slight leak at the compressor that needs to be fixed. Do I need to replace the whole compressor? Is this...
• Re: Vanagon-Eurovan Thanksgiving Goodwill
  Historical mailing list - Mary Creasy
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:46:15 -0500
  ...It was the AC compressor that seised up causing the belt to burn and self-destruct. After being quoted over $2500 for a complete...
• Re: AC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 7 May 2013 15:18:04 -0700
  ...and then find out the condenser leaks, the compressor is bad, etc. etc. If you really want A/C here is your solution (and...
• Re: Converting to R134
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 12:02:16 -0700
  ...installing an overpressure switch/valve to keep from blowing out the compressor or the fittings off the ends of the hoses when you get...
• Help with A/C High/Low pressure sensor requested
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 13:11:30 -0700
  ...I have not been able to get the compressor to kick in and the R134 pressure is correct in the system. I believe that...
• Re: Take A Look At This One
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 16 May 2012 00:38:53 -0400
  On that engine set up the AC compressor is on the lower left (driver side) of the engine. I.E. You can't see...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:03:34 -0700
  ...Many variables in a compressor refrigeration system. Add-in the vehicle installation variables then, drive said vehicle from Alaska to the Mohave Desert. Expecting...
• 2.1 L Leakdown Testing Question
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:53:09 -0500
  ...My question is whether I have to have a real air compressor to do the testing? I have a air tank I can take...
• 91 Vanagon GL FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 10:16:15 -0700
  ...good - A/C needs to be recharged or possibly a new compressor - cat. converter has a little rattle in it Very well maintained, has...
• Re: A/C in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 20:34:27 EDT
  ...This is assuming that the compressor is good. Maybe you just need recharge, if so, you have a leak, it may be very small...
• Re: A/C compressor question - noise
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 00:00:06 -0500
  With the a/c on my 86 Syncro, it is the rear mounted blower fan for the a/c that is really noisy, especially...
• ADDED:FS:1980 Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 10:45:24 -0700
  ...Had AC but was missing >compressor. > > >This is a steal for $1000-1200, it runs just needs someone to love it! > > >SeanG >80 Westy...
• Re: vacuum bleeding?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 10:41:08 -0500
  ...hooked it up to my compressor, set at 15 lbs. I bleed the coolant manifold/hose. but that was before reversing it. Dont need...
• Re: your favorite 12 V accessory
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:37:30 -0500
  ...The 12 volt compressors work great but will overheat if you keep them on long enough to inflate a nine foot diameter swimming pool...
• Re: AC does loses freon
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 4 Oct 2008 09:35:13 -0600
  ...The compressor seals dried and it leaked. New seals, and now it has run cold for a couple of summers. One of my smug...
• 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: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 25 Oct 2013 07:35:27 -0500
  ...when driving, power it from a battery/inverter setup that is > charged from your second alternator that replaces the stock AC compressor. > biggest downside...
• Re: Field of (air-cooled) dreams
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:16:44 +0000
  ...It is "factory A/C ready" and "rare automatic" but needs an A/C > compressor.$3300 OBO: > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• Re: -Now Engine Conversion - doing your own soobie wire harness
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:02:26 -0700
  ...No one can tell me that it wasn't a painful process to figure out why my AC compressor was sizzling hot after I...
• Things I have to Do Before I drive to Alaska....
  Historical mailing list - Scooter061
  Sun, 10 May 1998 19:56:14 EDT
  ...I have the receiver drier and now I need a compressor. I've seen a couple messages about some aftermarket replacements and would like...
• Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:34:26 -0700
  ...I have > measured and determined that the smallest compressor (more than adequate > for this) that Harbor Freight sells can e mounted upside-down below...
• Re: How to do a coolant flush? 2.1L Auto 88
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:32:25 -0400
  ...How is everyone doing it? > > One person suggested using an air compressor to blow the remaining > coolant out of the lines. > > Most of the...
• Re: Body Seam Rust (long)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:57:07 -0600
  ...it's a pain to work with unless you own a compressor and paint gun. The best advice I've heard is to simply...
• Transplant Question
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 14:19:45 -0500
  ...I am targeting a May-June time frame for the transplant as I know that I need a new A/C compressor and mounting...
• Re: Freeze 12?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 08:00:10 MDT
  ...My 86 GL has a slow leak at the compressor front seal and needs about a 1 and 1/2 LBs of freon every...
• Re: Extra Vanagon Cooling
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 16:37:43 -0500
  ...undercoil.jpg >My system still uses the little 5.5 cui Mini-York compressor and the R134a refrigerant. >It works just great. > >Stan Wilder > > >
• Re: Short in Electrical System
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 10:55:13 -0400
  ...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: a/c and idle
  Historical mailing list - rsf
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:24:56 -0500
  ...years and 300rpm at best seems the jump for when the compressor is engaging...but +1000 rpm over base idle? Thanks. shawn -----Original Message...