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alternate refrigerants will wait...
Historical mailing list - John Gladu
Mon, 26 May 1997 23:15:34 -0500
...As the tale went, my usual dealer told me that the '90 GL needed a new compressor because of evidence of a leak on...
Re: Portable Air Conditioner aka hybrid electric vehicle continued - live and learn
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Fri, 1 Jul 2005 14:06:05 -0400
...counter clock turns off the compressor completely. > > With the 1000w inverter I have it will start the compressor if I have the > fan switch...
Re: AC upgrade - in-dash
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 15:32:18 -0500
When I lived in Dallas about 7 years ago, I bought an A/C compressor for my Corrado from this guy. Because I was...
A/C 4-position fan speed selector problem
Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:51:33 -0700
...The 2.1l engine is stock, but the air conditioner compressor was replaced years ago with one compatible with R-134a. In November I...
Re: 1985 Vanagon A/C question
Historical mailing list - Project Pat
Mon, 28 Jul 2014 21:03:42 -0400
...1985 Vanagon A/C question > > Thanks, how do I get refrigerant in to an empty compressor if it won't > spin? >
Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:47:55 -0000
I left behind in my garage in Hopatcong, New Jersey, USA absolutely new and complete (minus AC compressor and alternator) AAZ turbodiesel engine. Originally...
Re: To hot to handle
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 07:44:12 -0400
...Your fan should come on with the AC as soon as the compressor turns on. Make sure you don't have any vacuum leaks...
2.1L engine FS
Historical mailing list - Gary
Sun, 14 Jul 2002 11:31:23 -0400
...The engine is complete with all accessories (alt, compressor, cruise control slave etc.) except for the PS pump. The engine includes complete exhaust and...
Re: Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 5 Apr 2006 18:34:39 -0400
...Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings? Has anyone ever tried using tie-wraps (zap-straps, whatever) as ring compressors for...
Re: air conditioner
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 9 Apr 2006 08:33:20 -0700
...it's better to take the constant economy hit from the compressor than the speed dependent hit from the windows. I'm not sure...
weaning a westy
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:12:06 -0400
...I used a compressor at 100lbs to back blow the lines to no effect. mike 6/4/2008 11:23 PM, Neil2 wrote: >Seems...
Re: '91 Carat AC Inoperative.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:31:12 +0000
...If a system goes to zero pressure, you will have to jumper the compressor to make it start to get a certain amount of...
Re: A/C performance with Freeze-12
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 22 Jul 2000 09:39:48 -0400
...I have found ice on one of the lines from the compressor even with a hot engine compartment, so I know that things are...
Top-Load Fridge for Westy
Historical mailing list - Vince S
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 09:28:50 -0700
...Engel is unique in the compressor technology with their own swing compressor which they have used for over 35 years. It is an electro...
Re: Subject: getting cooler air to the front in a Westy
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Thu, 29 Jun 2006 08:28:22 -0700
...Only difference was that I had to replace the old compressor on the 84, so I took a chance and bought one on ebay...
Re: Changes to a '90 Westy
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Wed, 17 Jun 2015 18:50:44 -0400
Agree with everyone else, leave it in! The most common failure point is the pressure side line from the compressor to the front of...
Re: 65 UnEarthing - Bruno Lives! (sort of) - change stats - specs
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 Nov 1995 21:15:54 -0600
...Using a compressor and air tools borrowed >from my cousin, we then tried to remove the rear wheel lug nuts but quickly >found that...
Re: FS: 2.5L Subaru conversion kit
Historical mailing list - Modl6971
Mon, 18 May 1998 02:51:43 EDT
...mass air flow meter to O2 sensors! (ECU, alt., A/C compressor, pwr steering pump, cruise control, all brackets and motor mounts, complete wiring...
FS: 1989 Westy
Historical mailing list - paul banks
Sun, 31 Oct 1999 10:19:46 -0500
...job two years ago >recent complete exhaust (2 years) >new AC compressor this year >extra AUDI rims painted to match (not bored-out) > > During...
Re: '84 A/C temp switch question
Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
Fri, 3 Aug 2001 09:24:13 -0500
...If you find a way to keep the fittings tight on the compressor, let me know. Mine work have always found a way to...
86' Syncro FS Price drop
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Mon, 17 Jun 2002 22:28:15 -0400
...About the only negatives on it are that it needs some tires and the AC compressor is missing. Transaxle and driveshaft were replaced about...
Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 10:14:37 EST
...my Tiico is cracking my A/C housing. Alternator bracket cracked. Compressor bracket cracked. It makes my shifter rattle vigorously - that can't be...
Re: A strange hose I found...
Historical mailing list
Fri, 10 Dec 2004 16:26:23 EST
...Anyone have any ideas? > > Thanks, > Kellen > 1980 Vanagon > Tempe AZ > thats prolly your a/c compressor line :<) chris
Quality Inverters
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:28:51 -0300
...a >momentary "slam" of 600 or so watts to start the compressor. for the record, >the "digital" inverters from Canadian Tire can handle this...
AW: will a poptop fit inside a GL?
Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:47:47 +0200
...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: Using Vanagon AC
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:57:33 -0400
...I have no data that when the high speed fan kicks > on, the A/C compressor is disengaged. Yet I know it for sure...
Re: AC Conversion
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 19:37:42 -0700
...I don't remember which was what, but I used the same kind when I changed compressors on my'lodge and converted it to...
Re: fixing a/c -- what to plan on?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:58:11 -0700
...If it was my shop, I would quote to replace the condensor, evaporator, compressor, receiver/dryer, expansion valve and refrigerant lines and upgrade the...
Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Fri, 30 Aug 2013 01:47:12 +0000
...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: Radiator fan- '91 Carat
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 31 May 2016 22:49:49 -0400
...For the AC there is a contact on the compressor relay that also operates the radiator fan at its lowest speed. Then there is...
Re: Advance Auto AC recharge kit
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Tue, 1 Jul 2003 23:29:08 -0400
...On my 91 I > only changed the one on the back of the compressor. I couldn't > find the other one and was too...
Re: Mystery dash outlet '83.5 GL Westy
Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
Sun, 19 Jan 1997 00:20:25 -0800 (PST)
...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: Question About EV A/C dryer/receiver
Historical mailing list - jim catterson
Wed, 15 Jul 1998 09:53:46 -0700
...If you then keep driving with the system turned off > the compressor will in time (a long time) start to free wheel and since...
Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:21:49 -0500
...I removed the lower radiator hose and used a small air compressor and > chuck wrapped in a shop towel to blow the coolant into...
Re: Water pump project
Historical mailing list - PSD
Thu, 8 Oct 2015 21:26:50 -0400
...Oil, coolant, tighten the AC compressor, alternator, power steering pump, then fire it up and look for leaks. Hopefully there won't be any...
Re: Syncro - tire question regarding flat - help
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:16:35 -0600
...I carry a compressor as well. Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy
Re: Air conditioner - receiver/dryer advice
Historical mailing list
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 21:26:46 -0500
...If the dessicant breaks free, it will destroy the compressor, expansion valve and I have even seen this cause a hose or pipe to...
RE: Freon Conversions / Substitutes
Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
Tue, 8 Jul 97 19:18:19 UT
...It seems to cool as well as R12, and the compressor cycling and load don't seem to be affected. There's also no...
Re: '86 GL syncro novice
Historical mailing list - Gary Edwards
Mon, 20 Jul 1998 20:38:52 EDT
...I can hear the compressor kick on when I turn the thermostat. But if it was a balloon, we'd be flyin' high. So...
Re: Idle at 2k rpm w/ AC on - why?
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Tue, 16 Mar 1999 10:07:45 +0100
...When the engine is idling the AC compressor would lower the engine's RPMs and the idle stabilizer will try to undo this drop...
Re: AC Conversion
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 28 Apr 2005 20:47:18 -0400
...The compressor was completely removed so that all the "old" oil could be drained from it. The receiver/drier and the O-Rings is...
Re: A/C shop in CA?
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Mon, 3 Jul 2006 08:42:52 -0700
...moisture from that wet air. > > Should be good for a few years before corrosion get the best the > compressor valves and the condenser. > > Dennis
FS: Complete 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - James Jean-Woo Kim
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:43:00 -0800
...the COMPLETE ENGINE including ECU alternator power steering pump air conditioning compressor exhaust headers AFM Throttle bodies and More Please P-mail me if...
Re: Vanagon-Eurovan Thanksgiving Goodwill
Historical mailing list - dan kapeller
Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:53:23 -0700
...we opted for an AC compressor by-pass.  Our mechanic ordered a shorter belt, removed the compressor, and tied off the hoses.&nbsp...
Re: My A/C Saga Continues...
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sun, 5 Jul 2015 22:34:30 -0700
...So the theory is that if the expansion valve was plugged or gunked up, the compressor would eventually suck all of the refrigerant out...
Re: Wire fire in the Engine Room
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:01:03 -0400
...The resulting fire seems to have burned off the insulation from the B+ lead from the alternator to the AC compressor starting a series...
Re: AC update
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 7 Sep 2011 18:35:53 -0700
...Apparently reversing > the compressor connections ruptured something incide the receiver/dryer and > we have little pellets of dessicant blocking the system. Don't know...
Re: HHO Kits
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:11:46 -0500
...Prius has electric power steering, and electric compressor for air conditioning (necessary if these accessories are to work when the engine shuts off, which...
Re: Tire question: Sorry, but ...
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:33:58 -0500
...and can be used to fill tires without needing either a > compressor or electricity (or they believe the BS the N2 salesman told > them...
RE: Radiator/Condensor fan
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 10 Aug 97 15:43:39 UT
...The fan should come on whenever the AC compressor is engaged. At 300psi or so, the fan should go to a higher speed. Dennis...
91 Vanagon FS
Historical mailing list - Daniel E Moy/Avanti Technology
Sun, 5 Jul 1998 21:42:18 -0400
...Just done: - New A/C compressor (according to dealer blows out 48 deg. feels great) - Freon flushed and replace with new R12 - New receiver...
Re: 4 Cyl VR-6 Conversion
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:08:32 -0500
...Additional engine supports, exhaust system, mufflers, relocation of alternator, power steering pumps, AC compressor, etc,etc. Any input on this would be appreciated. John...
Inline-4 Cylinder kit Ready $2200
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Jan 2000 12:23:57 EST
...All preformed coolant hoses Expansion Tank Accelerator Cable Accessory Brackets for mounting power steering, Alternator, and Air Conditioning compressor. Adapter Plate and Flywheel (Manual...
Is it about time for Sandblasting?
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 18:24:14 -0500
...the same time, simple gravity sandblast guns that work with your compressor that can be had for, say, $25. What does it cost to...
FS: Eurovan and Vanagon Parts
Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
Tue, 15 Jan 2002 15:01:20 -0500
...blts and the small hub caps AC system parts but no compressor for Vanagons Eurovan stick shift transmission Vanagon stick shift transmission (cores only...
Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
Tue, 9 Jan 2007 06:39:42 EST
In a message dated 1/8/2007 5:02:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, VW4X4@VERIZON.NET writes: What's the likely hood...
On Westfalia Air Conditioning
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 03:23:54 EDT
...The condenser mounted easily in front of the radiator, and my 90 8V 1.8L Digifant GTi engine came with AC compressor in place...
Re: AC servicing woes
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 5 Aug 2016 16:00:41 -0700
...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: Air Conditioner
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sat, 30 Mar 2002 22:02:11 -0600
...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: High idle w. A/C on... please help
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 17 Oct 2014 17:04:39 -0700
...There is a wire >> > from the A/C compressor clutch over to the idle control unit so the idle >> > control unit will know to...