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• noisy A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:11:51 -0500
  ...Has anyone ever noticed how noisy the compressor was? It sounds like a low speed turbine when it is on. Sorta reminds me of...
• Re: AC Conversion: R12 to R134A
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 17:52:53 -0400
  ...Monday, July 23, 2001 5:10 PM > > Remove your compressor, drain mineral oil, flush compressor and lines > w/non clorinated brake cleaner using an...
• Re: Red tek r-134 question
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 16:41:59 -0400
  On Mon, 7 Jul 2003, Stan Wilder wrote: > #3) R134 runs at such high pressures it makes your compressor and clutch > struggle if it...
• Re: A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 7 Sep 2016 09:16:44 -0400
  John, There should be a double connector near the compressor. One wire to the compressor is the ground for the clutch; the other is...
• Re: AC question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 May 2004 21:51:20 -0500
  Best shot is go to the Sanden Compressor site. http://www.sanden.com/ I've salvaged a few SD 709 Compressors from wrecks and...
• Re: Norcold and Engel - Compressor Based Cooler/Freezer
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:56:11 -0700
  I have been facinated by the Engel swing compressor fridge. It turned out Sawafuji purchased the drawing to the swing compressor over 35 years...
• Fw: r12 or redk tek capacity for 84 sd 508 based air conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 17:07:05 -0500
  ...I need to know the total capacity of r12 for an 84 with the sd508 compressor on it. I replaced two lines and flushed...
• Re: Full Throttle AC Cutout?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 30 May 2007 20:06:35 -0700
  On 5/29/07, Michael Diehr <md03@xochi.com> wrote: > > Is there any downside to rapid cycling of the AC compressor? I > believe that...
• Re: Use Quantum A/C compression in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 14:52:43 -0500
  What is the model number of your compressor? Mine is a Samden 508. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy >I have an A/C compressor from...
• Re: A/C Repairs -- Get Out the Vaseline
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:29:29 -0400
  ...A SD709 compressor (the kind you have) is about $350 new. A complete set of hoses (using the old connectors) is about $300 with...
• Refurbed or new?
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:25:36 -0400
  Hello List, Opinions pleased on experiences with refurbed AC compressors verses experiences with new ac compressors. Glad I found mine to be faulty before...
• A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Todd Donovan
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 22:48:09 -0600
  I may need to replace an A/C compressor, receiver/dryer, A/C clutch, and freon in a '90 syncro westy. Does anyone know...
• AirCond Compressor rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 12:56:19 -0700
  Can the AC compressors be rebuilt? I have one with good seals but it makes noise when it runs...sounds like rattling/grinding...pretty...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 19:56:15 -0800
  ...AC compressor Gurus needed!!! Mr. David, Why even enter into an unknown, by trying to use the AC compressor, that will more than likely...
• Re: AC-what is normal operation?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 19:59:37 -0500
  ...New compressor, exp. valve, > drier, refrigerant. I run A/C flat out all the time. Fan max, compressor > max. Outlet air temp 45-50F...
• AC question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 7 May 2004 19:16:40 -0700
  In the top -front middle of my SD 709 compressor, there is a wire attached to the body by a screw. Mine is not...
• Re: Question Re: AC compressor install in Tiico or inline-4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 30 Aug 2003 00:50:46 -0400
  ...THe AC compressor from the 86 Vanagon fits right in. You will need to use the PS pump off the A2. Eric 86-VW4x4...
• Re: Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 4 Aug 2016 18:40:36 -0400
  Was all the old mineral oil cleaned out of the compressor before the conversion? Any idea why PAG was used instead of ester oil...
• Re: air lifts
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 12:46:38 -0700
  ...I used the lift kit and the Load Controller II compressor system. You do not need the compressor, but you are supposed to maintain...
• Air Conditioning Compressor?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 10:13:02 EDT
  Hi All, I`m in need of an Air Conditioning Compressor. It makes a whale of a noise, when I turn it on. Kinda...
• Re: A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:31:36 -0400
  ...Last fall I began to hear some noises from the compressor (it was original), so removed the belt. I got a quote from a...
• Re: A/C R-12 to R-134A
  Historical mailing list - Randy Herd
  Thu, 3 May 2001 07:38:39 -0600
  ...R12 compressors are different than R134A compressors because of the much higher operating pressures for R134A. Freeze-12(www.freeze12.com) is sort of...
• Re: A/C Compressor - generic?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 15:31:32 -0700
  Rusty, My mechanic (BJ's Wrench Connection in West Palm Beach, FL) installed a replacement A/C compressor in my '91 Carat. Also, converted...
• Re: dometic frig from ...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Jun 2024 08:14:29 -0700
  Hey Mike, I don’t have any leads on compressor fridges. After I got my crx dometic a couple years ago I haven’t...
• Re: AC compressor question...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 17:29:31 EST
  ...The compressor cuases parasitic drag which uses up a ittle horsepower even when the AC is not on. You might even like this arrangement...
• Re: [WetWesties] Where is The Heat Going?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:52:56 -0700
  On 7/21/07, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > The Norcold uses a compressor right? > Would the design be similar to a standard...
• Re: AC Compressor Mount Bracket Removal - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 19 May 2004 10:39:49 -0700
  ...But I need to work on the system, remove the compressor for re-working of the mounting ears on the compressor case, and some...
• Re: rear drivers side upper exhaust nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 5 Mar 2006 20:33:27 -0800
  ...any thoughts? I don't think the water pump is in the way so much as the AC compressor. Looking at through my picture...
• Wanted 90 or 91 Dometic Fridge RM182b EGI
  Historical mailing list - Ian Allan
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:23:52 -0500
  ...I built a compressor Fridge that uses the original door. The fridge is a fiberglass shell, insulted with ridged foam and uses a Danfoss...
• Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 18 May 2008 21:34:15 -0700
  ...How hard could it be? Special (expensive) tools? All I know is that the rebuilt compressors I've bought have been junk. Not many...
• Re: Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 00:42:00 -0400
  Did flushing the system also include removing the compressor and removing the drain plug on it and actually draining it out. If not then...
• Re: R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 1 Jul 2005 10:39:46 -0700
  ...What I would do if in your place,is to return the compressor >>and buy a new,not rebuilt compressor from a high volume...
• Re: Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:35:47 -0500
  ...I know it takes about 5HP to drive an AC compressor. I'd be curious as to what kind of alternator/battery arrangement might...
• A/C Compressor Needed
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 16 May 1998 17:54:18 -0400
  ...Who has some decent prices on a new compressor for an 83.5 W/C Westy? Thanks, Bryan
• A/C Compressor Belt Tension
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 21:57:59 -0700
  ...Can someone please explain how the A/C compressor is adjusted to tighten/remove the belt? Thanks, Tom Salicos '87 Westy Syncro
• Re: Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 4 Aug 2016 09:52:15 -0500
  ...Sometimes these compressors > do get noisy and they sometimes run this way for years. Sometimes they > also self destruct and fill the system with...
• AC Compressor-Continued, Tin needed
  Historical mailing list - Ron Hill
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 11:35:17 -0500
  Volks, OK, so here is where I am with the AC compressor. I think with just a little rigging the Sanden compressor will fit...
• Re: '85 A/C Hi/Lo Valves
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 24 May 2001 15:12:25 -0500
  Jay, Double check my info, but I don't think my '85 has a pressure switch to turn compressor off in a low-pressure...
• new a/c compressor for sale
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 09:18:37 -0500
  ...While waiting for the motor to arrive I purchased a new a/c compressor to replace the original seized one. Well,the "gold bracket...
• Re: Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 15:46:30 -0700
  ...Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L? Jeff, Can't slip anything past you Jeff. Your quite right but...
• Re: repost - basic a/c hose connection question.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 10:34:25 -0500
  Eric Zeno wrote: > Output of the compressor goes to the evaporator. > Input, or SUC goes to the condensor. > Eric > I think that's backwards...
• Re: 91; auto trans and AC
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Thu, 23 May 1996 07:44:21 -0400 (EDT)
  On Tue, 21 May 1996, Eric Baden wrote: > Secondly, the AC compressor doesn't turn on - there is some freon in > the system - is...
• Re: Sanden compressors
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 17:18:06 EDT
  ...The reason I ask is that I am opting to buy a new compressor and still operate with the R12 until further problems (hopefully...
• 81 Vanagon A/C
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Mon, 16 Aug 1999 21:46:52 -0400
  Greetings! We're trying to activate our defunct A/C that uses a York compressor and 4" single pulley clutch. Rebuilt compressors are available...
• '85 A/C Hi/Lo Valves
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 24 May 2001 16:03:17 -0400
  I have an '85 Westy that has the two service valves on the lines that enter the back of the A/C compressor. One...
• Re: AC question 1.9 compressor on a 2.1 motor?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:48:08 -0400
  ...AC Compressor and set-up. > > Does anyone know if I will have any issues hooking up my newer 1.9L AC > compressor to my...
• Re: A/C compressor Power usage
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Apr 2000 16:14:36 -0700
  ...sensor,etc..) > - battery charger to maintain charge with all the > 12V fans running > - etc.. > > Questions: > - How much power does the A/C compressor use...
• Re: Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:36:47 -0400
  ...On Sun, Jun 29, 2008 at 8:16 AM, Ed <email99@bellsouth.net> wrote: > "more efficient A/C compressor"? Does this marvel have a...
• Re: a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - KEITH HUGHES
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 15:37:45 -0700
  ...I thought that > I should have one low-side fitting near the compressor, and a high-side > connection somewhere near the evaporator. > > One line...
• Re: Bus Depot A/C Compressor Sanden 508
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 08:29:39 -0700
  I assume the tag is in reference to the fact that the compressor was assembled with mineral oil (R12), vs. PAG (R134a), so if...
• Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Mon, 19 May 2008 14:09:24 -0400
  Yesterday, I found a link to the service manual (html and pdf file) for the Sanden compressor. http://www.sanden.com/support/servicemanual/ It...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:51:13 -0400
  ...spring compressor? As I prepare to replace the shocks for the first time (on any vehicle, for me) I'm asking anyone who might...
• Re: HARLEY AIR COMPRESSOR - End this thread.
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Mon, 23 Dec 2002 19:33:42 -0500
  ...HARLEY AIR COMPRESSOR?/THEY SUCK NOT BLOW Hmmm gentlemen, I never thought I'd see the day that Harley's were badmouthed by 'Mericans...
• Re: Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Thu, 4 Aug 2016 11:15:32 -0500
  ...Whining AC compressor Is there a way to add more PAG oil to the system without venting and draining the whole thing? I'd...
• Prius question with vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:30:25 -0500
  ...I noticed when flipping through the manual that the 2004-on Prius have electrical AC compressors. Can anyone comment on what kind of current...
• Re: Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 3 Aug 2016 23:51:47 -0700
  ...Sometimes these compressors do get noisy and they sometimes run this way for years. Sometimes they also self destruct and fill the system with...
• R134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Tom Bauer
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 23:32:32 -0700
  ...Each year since the conversion, I have had to get a new re-manufactured compressor installed due to the compressor leaking. The place that...
• Re: head job
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 09:14:29 -0700
  ...All it really is is a compressor that easily dismantles. Got mine (two different models) from Snap-On.
• Disable Compressor in Westy A/C ??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 14 May 2001 20:29:28 -0700
  ...I've considered configuring a switch to keep the compressor from pulling in, yet allowing the A/C fans to move air around. Is...
• 2.1L AC compressor removal
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:42:13 -0400
  ...SHA1 Folks, Is the AC compressor held in by four bolts? I've got the bolts removed from the left-side cradle and one...