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• Re: AC Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 20:15:25 -0500
  ...AC Compressor > > > > > >> Bulley wrote: > >> > > >> > Ron- > >> > > >> > Prima Fascia, it sounds like a great idea. If your York is toast, the > >> > Sanden is a good compressor...
• Re: A/C compressor Power usage
  Historical mailing list - Ezra Hall
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:36:05 -500
  ...Best case, one could add an external compressor connecting to the low and high side ports. The valves on the existing compressor would prevent...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 09:21:12 -0600
  ...Remove the dryer, disconnect the compressor, and remove the expansion valve. Blow out the hoses with WD40 or mineral spirits; I used a compressor...
• Re: AC Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 23:35:42 -0500
  Try getting a compressor from the Bus Depot. Also get a receiver dryer and have the AC man convert the system to R-134a...
• Re: Head removal question for you 2.1 experts
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:27:12 -0500
  And why would I need to remove the compressor? It seem like removing the AC compressor mount would be enough. Thanks, Jim On Sat...
• Re: A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Sat, 6 Jun 1998 20:44:35 -0400
  ...A/C compressor I may need to replace an A/C compressor, receiver/dryer, A/C clutch, and freon in a '90 syncro westy...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:55:30 -0400
  ...You do not need a spring compressor to change the shocks, front or rear. The instructions on the website are accurate. On 10/12...
• A/C Compressor - generic?
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Zarse
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:08:00 -0700
  I was wondering if qanyone had used a generic A/C compressor or if there were alternatives to the expensive and hard to find...
• A/C o-rings
  Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:33:15 -0500
  Anyone have information about o-rings between A/C hoses and compressor? Are they special? Anyone have a source? I've got A/C...
• Re: Vanagon A/C compressor - Pictures of the compressors insides
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 5 Jan 2008 20:35:38 -0500
  For those who are interested in this sort of stuff, the service manual, parts lists, product descriptions, and some performance graphs (i.e. more...
• Re: A/C Question
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 09:08:57 -0400
  ...AC Compressor on, fan at lowest speed. Radiator cooling first stage, slightly faster. Radiator cooling second stage, fan full speed, AC Compressor disabled. AC...
• Re: Replacing shocks: spring compressor?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:41:50 -0700
  ...I use a very heavy duty Snap On clam shell like compressor to get the aftermarket springs in. I have also seen Volks use...
• Re: Question adding BEHR front AC to existing rear AC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 20:16:49 -0400
  ...A 2nd evaporator set up may require a larger compressor and more condenser capacity. You also need solenoids and controls for when you only...
• Air Compressors ... (!)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Fri, 18 Nov 1994 22:58:01 -0700 (MST)
  Ladies & Gentlemen ( and I do use the term loosely), I can't strongly enough recommend getting a little 12 volt air compressor for your...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 17:15:19 -0400
  I have the single screw spring compressor and it's was worth every penny to me. If your near westerly,RI area email if...
• need to remove a/c compressor in order to remove water pump?
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Shiaman
  Thu, 31 May 2001 18:36:14 -0700
  Listees - Someone has informed me that I do indeed have to remove the a/c compressor in order to replace the water pump. I...
• Replacing A/C compressor 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Fonni Chang
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 08:39:40 EDT
  ...The A/C was repaired a couple of times in the past year or so, the shop recommended replacing the compressor in the invoice...
• Re: Behr AC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Hosick
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 00:35:11 -0700
  ...The lines to the compressor weren't sealed when the compressor was removed. If the compressor was ever present when it was installed. All...
• Compressor Based Cooler/Freezer
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 20:33:35 -0700
  I have been considering getting one of the compressor based cooler. Doing a bit of research there are 2 main manufacturers. Waeco who makes...
• Re: SUV Roll Overs = Death Patch = lack of free air?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 21:56:03 -0700
  ...The air is supplied (was supplied in my case) by a 10hp two stage air compressor. Said air compressor was also used to run...
• Re: One board compressor.......Long:.... on wind
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 08:10:48 -0500
  ...One board compressor.......Long:.... on wind > Hello List, > > I noticed one member suggested one of these cheap12 volt portable > compressors. Bare in mind there...
• 87 "Drivetrain"/engine noise
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 09 Sep 1996 08:35:52 -0600
  ...After more troubleshooting I have isolated the problem to the AC compressor "clutch assembly". After removing the AC belt, I can feel the end...
• A/C Advice Needed -- Kind of Long
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 10:06:42 -0700
  ...sufficient charge in the system to prevent compressor damage) the compressor clutch engages. c. The clutch engaging sends a signal to the idle control...
• Re: Texas A/C Questions
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 26 May 2001 13:56:24 -0400
  Jason I have a 84 with a bad compressor also. However I live in Ohio and it does not get as hot here. What...
• Re: I have questions about converting the AC system to 134a
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 15:24:37 -0400
  ...When I converted my system to R134a (keeping the old R-12 compressor) I only changed the receiver dryer ... removed and drained the compressor...
• Re: AC Compressor to inflate tires, etc?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:01:51 -0700
  ...Spend $9.95 and get a 12volt air compressor. They occupy no more space than a quart of oil. David ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >Hi all. > >I seem...
• Re: Air Conditioning, Subaru conversions, and using the stock vanagon compressor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 May 2007 13:21:19 -0400
  ...Air Conditioning, Subaru conversions, and using the >stock vanagon compressor >Date: Fri, 11 May 2007 11:39:19 -0400 > >Has anyone mounted the Vanagon...
• Re: Head removal question for you 2.1 experts
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:15:59 -0400
  I just want to point out that you can unbolt the compressor and move it out of the way without undoing the hoses. The...
• Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Mon, 19 May 2008 06:49:02 -0600
  I rebuilt the A/C compressor (84 Wolfsburg 2wd) and, as I recall, it was just a couple of internal O'rings that were...
• AC Problems
  Historical mailing list - Phil Meyers
  Mon, 31 Jul 95 10:18:17 -0500
  HELP!!! After the trip from hell this weekend (Houston to Tulsa) in our 84 Westie, the A/C compressor gave up the ghost. The...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:48:43 -0600
  So Bill, is this the right one? http://www.amazon.com/Macpherson-Strut-Spring-Compressor-TOYOTA/dp/B007FGXYGE *Miguel* *The free soul is rare...
• AC hoses
  Historical mailing list - Tom Moritz
  Sat, 13 May 2000 13:30:26 -0400
  ...I have identified an alternate source for the compressor with clutch and filter dryer (Bus Depot - compressor and filter are less than half dealer...
• Re: Danfoss VS Sawafuji Compressor. Which is Electrically More Efficient?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:43:09 -0400
  ...But the swing compressor is noisier and vibrates more, from my own experience with both. The Danfoss is virtually silent and free of vibration...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 10:08:49 -0400
  Steel bracket/adjusting mechanism to mount modern, rotary, Sanden AC compressor (ala VW A2 & A3) in the space used by the York (piston) compressor...
• VW-Air compressors
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 22:19:42 -0700
  ...all this discussion about using a VW motor as an air compressor. See the top R/H corner of page 17 in the July...
• WTB A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - steeles
  Fri, 9 May 2003 19:25:14 -0700
  Hey all, I am looking for a GOOD used A/C compressor and evaporator for my '87 Westy. Mine has a slight knocking that...
• Air Conditioning, Subaru conversions, and using the stock vanagon compressor
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 11 May 2007 11:39:19 -0400
  Has anyone mounted the Vanagon compressor to the Subaru engine? I'm sure the shops that do the conversions(smallcar, east-coast, kep) have...
• Re: 1985 Westy A/C compressor doesn't turn
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Markett
  Sun, 14 Jun 2015 15:24:57 -0700
  ...When > the thermostat is closed it feeds the normally-closed compressor > cut-out relay and thence the compressor clutch and idle-up > switch. The...
• Re: I need an A/C compressor... cheap. Any sources?
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 18:26:37 -0800
  Be wary...i paid a total of $125 for 2 used compressors...both of which were toast. That $300 don't look so bad...
• AC controls
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 13:14:25 -0700
  ...I just found out today the ac control switch for the amount of cooling (not the fan knob) seems to be causing the compressor...
• Re: A/C Compressor Question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:24:30 -0700
  You'll kinda havae to standon your head a bit (or use a mirror), but molded ito the compressor head are the words SUC...
• AC Compressors
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:41:00 -0700
  ...I can't fault the guy because I supplied the compressor and he charged me next to nothing for all the parts he supplied...
• Re: A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 17:03:16 -0700
  ...The temp knob would have to then be turned colder before it would signal the rear A/C relay to enable the compressor clutch...
• Re: Eurovan malf FIX
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Wed, 4 Jun 97 06:40:00 -0500
  ...Remove the AC compressor. I know this will mean loosing the charge but that will have to be done to fix the compressor anyway...
• Looking for a dead AC compressor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:39:22 EDT
  I am looking for a Sanden 709 Air Conditioning Compressor ('87 or newer Vanagon). It can be totally trashed as long as the rear...
• Re: AC dryer
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 19:40:59 -0400
  > when changing a compressor I was told that is is just good policy > to change the receiver/drier as well, regardless of condition. truth...
• Re: Borrow ring compressor in SW Ohio area?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:53:00 -0500
  ...Borrow ring compressor in SW Ohio area? > > You can use a regular ring compressor. Install the pistons into the bottom > of the cylinders leaviing...
• Re: Summer coming , and your a/c compressor is shot? read on
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 19 May 2005 01:02:33 -0400
  ...Our site also provides information on visually identifying which compressor you have. Finally, it's worth noting that anytime you replace your compressor, you...
• Re: A/C compressor not turning
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 18:06:59 -0400
  >This weekend I tried the A/C and I noticed the engine didn't change >speed when the compressor supposedly kicks in. Sure enough...
• Darn AC! You've Foiled me again... I've got hot air
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:03:22 -0400
  ...If I up the revs the compressor sounds noisy. The compressor has really never been used though it is 8 years old. Do I...
• AC wiring question ('84)
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 19:34:28 -0700
  When the high speed fan comes on the compressor is turned off. I'm trying to get it to stay on. I followed the...
• air horns, was: Suggestions for Replacement Horn
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 09:28:11 EDT
  ...It is an absolute must for the compressor to run at high speed. Second, the tubes from the compressor to the horns MUST be...
• A/C QUESTION ON 90 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 15:16:57 -0400
  ...Has anyone else on the list substituted compressors this way? Any opinions as too whether I should procede with this compressor or get the...
• Re: Spring Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Mon, 30 Mar 2015 09:45:58 -0600
  ...Spring Compressor > > Van Cafe recommends this for compressing springs and I understand it's the > shiz-niz: > > http://shop.ktcautotools.com/products/macpherson-strut...
• Re: Head advice
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 18:18:54 EST
  ...removed the clip -I rotated the ring compressor until I found the only position which allowed compressor to pass between the liner and the...
• A/C Compressor Needed For 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 10 Mar 97 12:51:02 UT
  I'm still looking for an AC compressor for my 83.5. If someone has one for sale please let me know. Also, I...
• Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 17 May 2008 22:07:41 -0700
  ...rebuilding a/c compressor?? I never put my ac compressor back on the van after taking it off for my head job, since its...
• Re: A/C Basic Path of Flow?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 23 May 2005 10:36:32 -0400
  ...In a work system, the compressor discharge will probably be hot to the touch. The expansion Valve is in hose as it enters the...
• Re: A/C compressor question - noise
  Historical mailing list - William Wedenoja
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 11:54:31 -0500
  ...They did note that the compressor was noisy. A loud whine. Can't hear it up front, unless I roll down the window. Took...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 10:19:52 -0400
  ...Your compressor is old now. It is almost worn out. Even if adding 134a would have some adverse effect on your compressor (which I...