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Re: cylinder heads for my 84 westy
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:14:23 -0500
...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: DCL
Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 10:39:22 -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...
Re: How to convert to 134?
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Tue, 6 May 2008 21:17:03 +0000
...dryer, removed the compressor> > > and drained the old oil out and flushed it, flushed the system, replaced> > > only the O-rings that were disturbed...
Re: replacing hoses on oil cooler
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 12 May 2011 20:50:17 -0400
...I replaced the oil cooler o-ring a year or 2 ago, I wonder if I should do it again... Edward At 11:45...
Re: Water Pump Pipes
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Sat, 18 Jul 2020 12:26:22 -0700
...No telling time left on a 33 year old crank seal, but the o-ring was curious – it came out like a misshapen ring...
Re: A/C Flush?
Historical mailing list - PSD
Thu, 2 Jul 2015 23:44:22 -0400
...Replace the o-rings in the lines and Schrader valves on the fill ports. If you don't flush at least blow air through...
Re: air conditioning 1991 Westy Syncro ?'s
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 18 Jul 2000 09:41:31 -0700
...I don't know if these system are leaking > around the seals in the compressor or what (my system has all new o-rings...
Re: A/C Fuse Bentley pg 87.4
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:49:11 -0400
...My problem ended up being increased resistance from corrosion on the ring terminals on some of the wiring back there. After replacing the ring...
Re: 84 vs. 85 differences, swapping AC?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:07:51 -0500
...From what I can > tell '86 2WD do not have the change, but '86 syncros have a partial > upgrade (fan, condesnor, compressor), '87 and...
P&C procedure CAN be done!!
Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
Wed, 10 Nov 1999 15:35:29 -0600
...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: AC Outlet temps ??
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:53:37 -0500
...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: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
Historical mailing list - ****************************
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:13:41 -0500
Typically a problem like this is caused by the wrong size rings/cyl. Did you check the parts before assembling? From: David Kao <dtkao0205...
Re: installing ac condensor
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 14:34:41 -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: A/C no place for DIY: was how much R134a in A/C
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Thu, 28 May 1998 22:03:19 -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: Separating heads from cylinders
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 16:21:38 -0700
...Compressed air is unlikely to do the trick - the seal between pistons/rings/cylinder walls is not an airtight one in the first place...
Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 28 Jun 2005 20:47:46 -0400
I have done the 134a conversions in many Vanagons with the full monty (compressor, new hoses, new dryer, new expansion valve, new o-rings...
Re: Do AC hoses HAVE to be replaced on a 134a conversion?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 6 Jun 2011 11:19:09 -0500
...dryer and > fill valves on the compressor that had be replaced. (plus oil, any leaky > o-rings and the refridgerant). > > I have a new...
Leak Down Testing
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:47:33 -0500
...the piston,cylinder and rings as a kit never replace just rings, you will be putting new round rings into 2 egg shaped objects...
Re: My A/C Saga Continues...
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:15:54 -0400
...friend to leave some of the o-rings be, but I did replace them at the compressor and dryer. Our disappointing results were as...
Re: Trailing arm bushings
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 7 Jun 2012 16:39:04 -0400
...856-327-2242 On 6/7/2012 4:19 PM, ralph meyermann wrote: > > what I was thinking was a small ring compressor could work...
Re: a/c - Sorry
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 12:53:42 -0700
...replacing an o-ring and properly reconnecting. If there's a leak elsewhere out of a hose or the compressor then you're probably...
Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:49:23 -0700
...I borrowed a compressor and coverted my compression tester into an adapter for pressure testing the engine. Found excessive leak in my #1 cylinder...
Re: I May Not Be Insane!
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sun, 22 May 2011 13:07:09 -0700
...my mother's driveway with a $20.00 compressor and a cheap spray gun (the ring of Saturn yellow paint was on the driveway...
oil in coolant
Historical mailing list - Ryan Cresawn
Sat, 2 Jan 2021 11:47:22 -0700
...I discovered that the A/C compressor belt also broke. I believe the A/C belt broke first and then that broken belt got...
Re: a/c - Sorry
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 13:47:29 -0700
...replacing an o-ring and > properly reconnecting. If there's a leak elsewhere > out of a hose or the > compressor then you're probably...
Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:00:59 -0400
...many Vanagons with the full monty > (compressor, new hoses, new dryer, new expansion valve, new o-rings and > oil, flushing everything out, new fittings...
Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Wed, 8 May 2013 09:41:54 -0700
...But the front >> compressor seal is never replaced & often they will leak enough R134a to >> pass a can or more / month. >> >> Thanks, Tom Hargrave...
Re: head job
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 8 Feb 2000 22:23:21 -0600
...will NOT slip on the piston rings and there is no > real way to get a ring compressor in there. There are some folks...
I'm back......
Historical mailing list - James Fritz
Mon, 3 Jun 2002 23:22:01 -0500
...should I just replace the compressor and be down with it? I can't seem to find any kind of a o-ring/gasket...
Re: R134 conversion.
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Mon, 31 May 1999 10:08:16 -0500
...Local napa store has compressor seal kits and O rings. Sams discount has r134a 30 lbs for $60 if you have a fleet of...
Re: Air Conditioner Question
Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 20:08:35 -0800
...I > replaced the > > reciever-drier , emptied the old oil out of the > compressor, replaced it > > with ester oil. I put in new O-rings...
Re: Replacing thermostat on 1.9L
Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
Thu, 28 Sep 2000 15:27:07 -0500
...I had to unbolt and move the A/C compressor out of the way, unbolt and move the P/S pump, unbolt and move...
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: Head advice
Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
Mon, 2 Nov 1998 21:49:04 +0100
...I didn't have a ring-compressor, I didn't know of any that would fit in that very small place. I broke a...
Re: Behr and general AC questions
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:18:22 -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: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 28 Jun 2005 21:03:02 -0400
...many Vanagons with the full monty (compressor, new hoses, new dryer, new expansion valve, new o-rings and oil, flushing everything out, new fittings...
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...
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Historical mailing list - Aaron O
Thu, 7 Jan 2021 19:25:41 -1000
...I discovered that the A/C compressor belt also broke. I > believe the A/C belt broke first and then that broken belt got...
Re: A/C shop in CA?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 13:12:27 -0400
...Should be good for a few years before corrosion get the best the compressor valves and the condenser. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:34:38 -0400
...many Vanagons with the full monty > (compressor, new hoses, new dryer, new expansion valve, new o-rings > and oil, flushing everything out, new fittings...
NEED HEAD advice
Historical mailing list - Jeff
Mon, 2 Nov 1998 04:15:36 -0600
...want to do the pistons, because I don't have a ring compressor and am worried about my ability to do it correctly. Any...
Re: R-134a and lube amounts... PLEASE HELP!
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 3 Jul 2002 21:42:11 -0500
...I've changed o-rings, dryer.... VW says 47.6 ounces and 5.8 of > lube. That's about 94% of what the R...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:11:20 EST
...the piston,cylinder and rings as a kit never replace just rings, you will be putting new round rings into 2 egg shaped objects...
Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:39:42 -0700
...said the compressor was good. I tried the $30 R-134 kit from Advance Auto without any other changes (o-rings, receiver/dryer, etc...
Upgardes I'm considering for my 1985 1/2 Camper
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Sun, 15 May 2005 02:37:45 -0400
...can charge my system after I replaced all O-rings, receiver-dryer, check compressor, mount and check all lines, etc.) Thanks for helping me...
Re: Front suspension question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 3 Feb 2025 13:24:23 -0500
...We purchased a very heavy duty spring compressor with the horse shoe shaped ends. Three sizes. We used the middle size. The compressor works...
Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 2 Aug 2005 15:19:27 -0500
...many Vanagons with the full monty > > (compressor, new hoses, new dryer, new expansion valve, new o-rings and > > oil, flushing everything out, new fittings...
Re: Bottom line on A/C ?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:44:05 -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...
1985 westy a/c problem-insuficent cooling r-12 system
Historical mailing list - roger sisler
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 17:30:31 -0700
...There is no low pressure cut out switch on the 85, so the compressor continued to run without freon in the system,and ran...
Re: '91 Vanagon GL, AC is OOC
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:14:25 -0500
...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: A/C shop in CA?
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Sun, 2 Jul 2006 10:00:11 -0700
...First off, if you convert to 134a, know that it will not cool as well and makes the compressor work harder (I've heard...
Re: Bad Valve
Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
Mon, 2 May 2005 13:36:21 EDT
...up a most of your accredited parts stores // also a air compressor with regulated air // With cylinder # to be tested at tdc start air...
Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:41:46 -0500
...passed the O-rings just as it's pumped through the hoses. But the front seal of a lot of compressors are fed with...
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: AC Freon (a bit long)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 21 Feb 2001 10:26:32 EST
...They use different lubricating oils which don't agree and will fall out of suspension, causing loss of lubrication and compressor failure. The dessicant...
Re: Unsubscribe delete stop
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Fri, 8 Jan 2021 08:21:56 -0500
...I discovered that the A/C compressor belt also broke. I > believe the A/C belt broke first and then that broken belt got...
Re: A/C - Freon to R134 conversion
Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:38:28 -0400
...many Vanagons with the full monty > > (compressor, new hoses, new dryer, new expansion valve, new o-rings > > and oil, flushing everything out, new fittings...
Re: My A/C Saga Continues...
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sun, 5 Jul 2015 22:34:30 -0700
...friend to leave some of the o-rings be, but I did replace them at the compressor and dryer. Our disappointing results were as...
Re: A/C Removal
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Thu, 3 Feb 2022 11:06:39 -0500
...new O-Rings, proper oil type at each holding point, and new 134a. Frankly, the system is ice cold and we love it!!! Heck...
AC Hose repair
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:22:39 -0500
...So, before I go acquire the condensor and dryer, how necessary is it to replace o-rings and seals? I would figure I need...