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• Re: A/C refrigerant oil quantities
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 23 May 2000 01:07:38 -0500
  ...Do your swap, release compressor fittings - wear heavy gloves!!!!!!!!. Go back to shop, have him connect new compressor, install new O-rings, new receiver...
• Re: A/C no place for DIY: was how much R134a in A/C
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 28 May 1998 21:49:02 -0400
  ...Replace the reciver drier, change the compressor oil, R134a adapters and a few o-rings is all that is needed. VW says that you...
• Re: AC Outlet temps ??
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 18:10:20 -0400
  ...From what I can tell '86 2WD do not have the change, but '86 syncros have a partial upgrade (fan, condesnor, compressor), '87 and...
• My unexpected foray into engine work
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Sun, 4 May 2008 15:24:21 -0400
  ...There are a few posts on the internet about doing this with the pistons in the van, using crazy ring compressor contraptions. I tried...
• Do AC hoses HAVE to be replaced on a 134a conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 11:33:39 -0400
  ...dryer and fill valves on the compressor that had be replaced. (plus oil, any leaky o-rings and the refridgerant). I have a new...
• Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 00:19:26 +0000
  ...lines, condenser, receiver/dryer, valves, O-Rings, oil, and charged with 134a. (retained condenser, cooling coil, and compressor). The system worked wonderful, only needed...
• Re: AC Leak problems solved (?)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 11:17:45 -0700
  ...this stuff quickly, permanently, > seals leaks in; > condensers,evaporators. > accumulators,compressors,o-rings, gaskets, and > metal, or rubber hoses. > Seals multiple leaks, and circulates...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 6 May 2008 20:24:54 +0200
  ...figure on > replacing the compressor, drier, and expansion valve, blowing the hoses > out, putting new oil and o-rings in. If it does put...
• Re: A/C, R-12 to R134 Conversion
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sun, 5 Jul 1998 11:52:22 -0700
  ...I also replaced all the o-ring seals with those new green-colored R134a compatible ones, because my system was leaking. VW does make...
• Re: A/C question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 12:28:30 -0700
  ...later. > The 134 O rings are compatible with R12, I'm thinking that the ester oil for > the compressor will work with both so...
• Re: Vanagon AC - Here is another idea
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:44:09 -0700
  ...800 for new compressor, dryer, > freon charge, and dye > > > testing (the leak was the compressor seal not the > o rings). Now, all I > > get...
• Re: DCL
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:59:43 -0800
  ...the future > > here's how it worked: > > > > Buy a plier type ring compressor set. You can > > get these on eBay for under $30 or...
• Summer coming , and your a/c compressor is shot? read on
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 18 May 2005 10:00:34 -0700
  ...The clutch has seen little service , and should last on the replacement compressor .Perhaps a virtually new compressor can be found at a junk...
• Re: Trailing arm bushings
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 17:08:17 -0400
  ...856-327-2242 >> >> >> On 6/7/2012 4:19 PM, ralph meyermann wrote: >> > >> > what I was thinking was a small ring compressor coul... >>
• Re: AC converted to 134 - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 13:37:29 -0400
  ...Also, the new (not rebuilt) compressor makes just as > much noise as the old one! My 1990 Syncro also has a noisy (R12) > compressor...
• Re: A/C R-12 to R-134A
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Wed, 2 May 2001 08:32:32 -0600
  ...I did not change any O rings, receiver/dryer, or anything else. My AC cools just as good as it did with the R12...
• Re: EV Malfunction Woes!!!
  Historical mailing list - Pelikan
  Mon, 2 Jun 1997 08:58:55 -0400
  ...Took out a bunch of other stuff in the process - compressor, compressor bracket, receiver-dryer, I forget what else. We were under the time...
• Re: 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:03:45 -0700
  ...Maybe even get new rings. The assemble, use a ring > compressor and place the pitons into the cylinders from the top. Push > through just...
• Re: jugs, vw that is...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 18:25:20 -0700
  ...this should be a relatively easy question. > Is a hose-clamp ring compressor the way to go? Space seems a little tight > even with...
• Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 7 Jul 2020 22:25:51 +0000
  ...lines, condenser, receiver/dryer, valves, O-Rings, oil, and charged with 134a. (retained condenser, cooling coil, and compressor). The system worked wonderful, only needed...
• Re: Stuck Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 18:03:04 -0700
  ...I used a stainless hose clamp for a ring > compressor, and used a screwdriver, a 1/4 inch ratchet set with extensions, > swivels, etc...
• Re: I have questions about converting the AC system to 134a
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:47:02 -0700
  ...The 1998 TDI motor has a R134 compressor and we intend on using this compressor. What do I have to change on the rest...
• 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...
• Re: Air Conditioning Experience
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 09:03:37 -0500
  ...All you need is a new receiver/dryer and an R134 conversion kit (o-rings and oil), which are well under $100 combined (at...
• Re: Vanagon AC - Here is another idea
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:02:23 -0700
  ...800 for new compressor, dryer, > freon charge, and dye > > > testing (the leak was the compressor seal not the > o rings). Now, all I > > get...
• Re: '85 A/C Question (better components)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 07:39:54 -0700
  ...The inner > knob is for fan speed the outter ring around this > knob is for temperature > control. You need to not only turn the...
• Re: '91 Vanagon GL, AC is OOC
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:44:28 -0700
  ...Do you mean the > O-rings where the hoses attach? > > Larry A. > '91 GL with AC working fine with improvised connections > to Subie compressor...
• Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:22:13 -0700
  ...The other way is to find or make some sort of ring compressor that > >will compress the rings to get the barrels on then...
• Re: AC questions - 1984 Vanagon - Correction
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 7 Jul 2020 21:41:29 -0400
  ...lines, condenser, receiver/dryer, valves, O-Rings, oil, and charged with 134a. (retained condenser, cooling coil, and compressor). The system worked wonderful, only needed...
• Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 08:34:12 EDT
  ...Change all o-rings, 2. flush lines and compressor of all oil, 3. use Ester oil and refill system, 4. change reciever/dryer, 5...
• Re: Leak Down Testing
  Historical mailing list - Jerry
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:57:59 -0600
  ...You will regulate the air pressure at the air compressor regulator valve. Also, if you have an automatic transmission you will find out that...
• Re: AC Repair report
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:30:58 -0700
  Marc, I would say 'definitely', but with a few caveats; Replacing the compressor is mechanically about as simple as replacing the alternator, but I...
• Re: A/C work question
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 13 May 2010 12:59:30 -0700
  ...One thing you really do need to do, although a pain, is pull the A/C compressor and drain it to make sure all...
• Re: A/C Flush?
  Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
  Fri, 3 Jul 2015 06:26:50 +0000
  ...Hoses disconnected at compressor too. Think it's OK to pour AC flush in the hoses that connect to the dryer and flush through...
• Re: Vanagon airconditioning hoses
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Fri, 08 Aug 1997 11:25:18 -0400
  ...The hole in the line allowed the AC oil to leak out and seize the compressor. I am guessing that trip cost me over...
• Re: An upgrade for a more efficent A/C system?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 4 May 2007 09:36:38 -0700
  ...I have the larger condenser, SD508 compressor, larger radiator fan, and I'm not sure what for an evaporator fan. It also has the...
• Re: air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:37:17 -0700
  ...http://www.gti16v.com/tb879503.htm If you know or can find the capacity of the Suburu compressor you should be able to get...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 8 May 2013 05:19:26 -0500
  ...Thanks, John On 5/7/2013 9:23 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: > Yep, that's why you replace the O-ring seals with less...
• Re: Crazy idea - hail shelter
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:23:47 -0600
  ...garage. > > 1.) some type of inflatable cover > I have an air compressor here at home, I could run out and fill them. > > 2.) some...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 7 May 2013 21:23:43 -0500
  Yep, that's why you replace the O-ring seals with less porous seals. They used to also replace the rubber hoses for the...
• Re: Waterpump replacement on '84 Westy 1.9L: 2 Questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 31 May 2001 19:31:14 -0700
  The crossover pipe uses a 25mm yellow o-ring. You MUST use the correct part, since it's made of a very soft and...
• Re: more trouble with metal pipe to thermostat...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 16:00:09 -0500
  ...more/bus depot.That little hose is reattached while the o-ring is being pushed in , all at the same time.Ready? 1-2...
• Question about AC and the 86 up three speed fan
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:12:53 -0700
  ...Stage 1 on when AC compressor is engaged. Stage 2 on when the radiator switch kicks in or AC detects higher pressure and tries...
• a completely different cooling question
  Historical mailing list - gary
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 20:01:17 -0500
  ...Compressor kicked in and things looked good-(found one bad O-ring). So we ended up retrofiting the high & low fittings and put in...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:22:06 -0400
  David, now i feel bad because i told you NOT to check the rings... Let's try another compresion test, remove rocker on that...
• Freeze-12 and other A/C supplies
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:52:01 -0400
  ...and Freeze-12 refrigerant oil? What O-rings do I need for lines to the compressor and the drier and what is best source...
• AC Leak problems solved (?)
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 00:47:24 -0500
  ...accumulators,compressors,o-rings, gaskets, and metal, or rubber hoses. Seals multiple leaks, and circulates to prevent any future leaks. Now, I most certainly...
• Re: So far away..Silver Socket
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 16:16:21 -0400
  ...So, that's why my electric, 12V air >compressor plug won't stay in the lighter socket unless I hold it in. Thanks >for...
• I May Not Be Insane!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 22 May 2011 17:51:36 +0000
  ...my mother's driveway with a $20.00 compressor and a cheap spray gun (the ring of Saturn yellow paint was on the driveway...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Wind]
  Historical mailing list - Kai Lynn
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 19:23:13 -0000
  ...or you will need to pull the > engine to get a ring compressor in there. > > I too will be interested to see if there...
• Re: Vanagon AC - Here is another idea
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:42:34 -0700
  ...800 for new compressor, dryer, >> freon charge, and dye >> > > testing (the leak was the compressor seal not the >> o rings). Now, all I >> > get...
• Tricks to getting cylinder barrels back on?
  Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
  Sun, 4 May 2003 20:25:18 -0700
  ...I've found a ring compressor that should work in a tight space that might do it: (KD Tools: http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop...
• Re: Behr AC removal -- anyone done it?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 10:12:38 -0700
  ...I don't have a way to fill it with refrigerant or a new receiver/dryer , o-rings etc yet, but for the NW...
• Re: A/C Conversion
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 2 Sep 2004 08:14:11 -0700
  ...Then replace the receiver dryer and as many o-rings as you can access. These o-rings are located inside the connectors on the...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 6 May 2008 13:10:22 -0700
  ...figure on > > replacing the compressor, drier, and expansion valve, blowing the hoses > > out, putting new oil and o-rings in. If it does put...
• Re: 85 Westy A/C - Advice
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:34:00 -0400
  ...From what I can tell '86 2WD do not have the change, but '86 syncros have a partial upgrade (fan, condesnor, compressor), '87 and...
• Re: AC Conv: R12 to R134A, long, Larry A.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:18:46 -0500
  ...Boys > (generic set of blue rings, three or four each of four sizes), O-rings for the > compressor connections from the dealer, a can...
• Re: Common AC leaks? (my question)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 14:29:33 -0400
  ...Apparently it is leaking from the high side fitting at the compressor. I took this fitting off and put in a new o-ring...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:33:30 -0700
  ...used compressors in their garage sales but few of them get sold. David --- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Damaged or worn ring lands...
• Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:53:45 -0700
  ...All rings were already on the pistons. All pistons were already in the cylinders. I did not remove the pistons from the cylinder when...