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• Fw: A/C Compressor and Transmission noises
  Historical mailing list - James Lowe
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:11:07 -0700
  ...A/C Compressor and Transmission noises Listees, Help! I'm getting a high pitched squeak from the area of the A/C compressor. Sounds...
• TiiCo A/C Compressor Melting Hole in Coolant Overflow Tank
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 09:40:17 -0700
  ...Apparently, this was caused by heat from the engine being transferred through the A/C compressor housing. The compressor, while not touching the coolant...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Fri, 28 Mar 1997 16:53:56 -0500
  ...But the freon in the AC system does effect the compressor. If there is no pressure the Compressor should not come on, because the...
• Re: A/C R-12 to R-134A
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 May 2001 18:25:59 -0500
  ...I did the conversion, compressor oil and all. It is not as efficient as the R12 so they make the clutch pulley smaller on...
• FS: 2.1L AFM, ISV, Alternator, A/C Compressor, also 2.0L aircooled hyd. heads
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 14:48:22 EDT
  ...2.1L air flow meter (AFM) 2.1L Idle stabilization valve (ISV) a/c compressor (fits 84-91 vanagons) alternator (fits 84-91 vanagons...
• 1988 AC Compressor for sale...
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 07:22:18 -0700
  Hi Folks, I have an AC compressor from a 1988 Vanagon GL for sale. Worked when it was taken out in 1999. $50.00...
• Re: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 13:19:23 -0500
  ...Is it good to compress air with an AC compressor or am I about the screw up the compressor by doing this? This communication...
• Re: Refrigerate Oil
  Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 11:24:55 -0500
  ...That's why I took the compressor out just to dump the old oil and put a correct amount of new oil into the...
• Re: AC controls
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 16:37:18 -0400
  ...If you run it anyplace lower than absolute max the compressor runs. Is my switch worn in the place it most likely always is...
• Re: R12 or R134 - How to distinguish?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:58:51 -0400
  ...If you drain the compressor, you will get probably 7 or the 8 ounces. Be sure to replace the o-ring on the compressor...
• Re: spring compressor
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 06:42:44 -0600
  ...spring compressor > > Jason Willenbrock wrote: Re: front shock replacement > > <<mark, > the job is pretty straight foward if you are handy with tools. however, you...
• Re: 84 Vanagon A/C
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Sun, 11 Oct 1998 00:00:35 -0700
  ...Basically, the way it works is if there is power going to the high speed fan, the compressor is turned off. TBill _________________________________________________________ DO YOU...
• Re: A/C power usage.
  Historical mailing list - Hans Lindemulder
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 11:56:53 -0500
  ...1Ton compressor is equal to 12,000 Btu's. 12,000Btu's equal to 1 HP. Also most automotive A/C compressors rate at...
• Re: Texas (or any) AC help
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:33:35 -0400
  The chances that the leak is at the shaft seal on the compressor is the best bet. If you dont know the history of...
• Re: noisy A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 14:37:56 -0500
  ...noisy A/C compressor >On the flip side you could be grinding the compressor innards and >introducing metal fillings into the system. > >Good Luck...
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - Debi Webi
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 22:54:38 -0700
  HOW DOES ONE KNOW IF THE COMPRESSOR IS ALRIGHT? Mine hasn't worked since I bought my van late last year. I think I...
• Re: any auto AC enthusiasts out there? compressor oil capacity? NVC
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:41:42 -0700
  ...any auto AC enthusiasts out there? compressor oil capacity? NVC I am replacing the AC compressor on my 2000 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3...
• Re: A/C Compressor Interchange Questin
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 14:33:05 EST
  This can be tricky as the compressors changed in 86.5. The key is to look at the rear of the compressor where the...
• Re: syncro front shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 20:27:01 -0800
  ...Mark, I haven't done the front shocks on a synchro, but I did rent some spring compressors to work on the front end...
• Re: Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 26 Jun 1997 19:23:40 -0700
  >The compressor seems to make alot of noise (as if the bearing are worn) >I was wondering is this normal? Are you sure the...
• AC compressor - Noisy?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 19:33:40 -0700
  ...My A/C on my '88 westfalia works but I notice that the compressor is REALLY loud. When engaged, it makes more noise than...
• Re: Sandblasting
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 07:46:18 -0400
  ...You are asking alot to try to get a portable compressor to sand blast. I would recomend a gas compressor if portablilty is what...
• Re: Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:54:33 -0400
  ...It teased me for a few weeks and after the 3rd Sanden > compressor > > shrapneled I gave up and just drank more water... I lived...
• AC Compressor SD-508 loose fitting
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 2 Sep 2021 09:40:42 -0400
  The pressure side line to my AC Compressor loosened up about 1 year after replacing. It was cooling fine, then as the connection vibrated...
• '85 GL A/C QUESTIONS
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 10:58:02 -0400
  ...Is the flow of refrigerant from compressor>evaporator>dryer>condenser>compressor? 2- I'm assuming the high-pressure line on the compressor is the...
• Re: A/C repair $ticker $hock - not "urgent," but "pressing"
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 19:55:23 -0500
  Hi Volks, Napa has compressor shaft seal kits for $10 - $20 depending on the sanden model in your van and your discount rate. The...
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 17:03:00 -0800
  > Lastly, we didn't reattach her A/C compressor. I am > not sure which brackets to use if you intend on making > this work...
• Re: A/C Basic Path of Flow?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 23 May 2005 11:30:33 -0400
  ...New compressors have a shelf life of 18 months because of this.The owners manuel in most cars say to operate your compressor for...
• Re: cylinder index (funny Friday hijinx)
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 13:45:02 -0700
  I don't know Steve, I'd call those compressors fair. :) I think those bigger compressors have a small internal combustion engine driving a...
• Re: Bus Depot A/C Compressor Sanden 508
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 09:33:31 -0500
  ...They did not change the compressor, but rather cleared the system with a solvent for the purpose, and used the new R134a compatible oil...
• Re: Heater hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Marty Kulmus
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:24:06 -0700
  ...Do yourself a favor and get a hose clamp compressor that has a flexible cable going the clamp compressor. It makes the job a...
• Re: Vanagon A/C compressor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 2 May 2007 15:50:19 -0600
  On May 2, 2007, at 3:27 PM, Roger Sisler wrote: > Did I say that BD compressors are new,and not rebuilt? Well, they...
• Re: any auto AC enthusiasts out there? compressor oil capacity? NVC
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:10:58 -0700
  ...any auto AC enthusiasts out there? compressor oil capacity? NVC I am replacing the AC compressor on my 2000 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3...
• Re: Sanden compressors
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:32:33 -0400
  > Has anyone done a conversion to 134a refrigerant using the > original SD709 compressor. The reason I ask is that I am opting > to buy...
• Re: [Syncro] Another 6 million dollar question
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 11:32:24 -0700
  ...Get out your 12v air compressor and pump it > back up. (What??? You don't carry a tyre plug kit and compressor? Then > why...
• Re: Shock/strut replacement
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 16:46:35 -0500
  Hi All, When I replaced all shocks on my '86 syncro (the process should be pretty similar for all), I needed spring compressors for...
• Re: A/C Conversion to R134a - Can I do it myself?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 18:09:28 -0500
  ...The Compressor has been > out for several years. The system is open - ie, the two pipes at the > compressor are not plugged. Stuff is...
• Re: Need a/c part
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:14:44 -0800
  ...it rides on the AC compressor, right ? a metal pipe, about a foot long is what I remember. ( in my climate,. I often remove...
• Re: after market AC unit from the factory
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 21:05:11 -1000
  ...If any air is in the system you will be screwing up your compressor. The system will also not be running at optimal cooling...
• AC Compressor Question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Shane
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 22:42:16 -0700
  Greetings all, My AC compressor on my 87 Westy is starting to sound loud, much like an un-lubed bearing... What are my options...
• FS: Sanden 709 Compressor - New in Box
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:23:49 -0400
  ...For Sale - New Sanden 709 Compressor, still in the box! Bought it from a fellow listmember, didn't need it after all, now that...
• Re: belt replacment...grrrrrr...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:38:27 -0400
  ...the compressor was rather stiff, i did have to lossen the bottom pivot as to get the belt on/off not only did the...
• '87 a/c
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jul 1996 13:10:57 -0400
  Does anyone have experience rebuilding the a/c compressor? Mine has a leak from the rear cover, where the hoses attach. It seems as...
• Re: Aftermarket Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:05:12 -0700
  ...After I had mine installed, it quit working and I was told I needed a new compressor. It turned out nothing was wrong with...
• Re: Air Compressors ... (!)
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sat, 19 Nov 1994 14:38:43 -0500 (EST)
  About Stuart's air compressor support. I second that motion... I've got one and when it comes in handy, It really comes in...
• Re: Can you use tie-wraps to compress WBX piston rings?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Wed, 5 Apr 2006 22:55:34 -0400
  I used tie wraps in conjunction with a ring compressor tool for this job. I put the ring compressor on the piston and cranked...
• Re: A/C Compressor - generic?
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 19:08:17 -0400
  $2200 on AC! That sounds ridiculous to me...how much is a brand new compressor for a Vw van? I learned a few years...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Mar 1997 14:57:31 PST
  ...AC, the compressor would kick in but no cold >air. > My mechanic tells me that if I had no freon, my compressor would not...
• Westfalia owners
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 20:04:25 -0400
  ...This seems odd but the compressor comes with some kind of power box. The scroll is one of the quietest and durable compressor available...
• Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 13 May 2005 05:55:42 -0500
  <<The high pressure line goes from the front (in relationship to the van) of the compressor toward the front of the van to the...
• Re: I need an A/C compressor... cheap. Any sources?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 23:26:40 -0800
  ...I need an A/C compressor... cheap. Any sources? > > >>Hey everybody, >>I need an A/C compressor for an '87 vanagon. Mine is leaking...
• Re: Vitrifrigo/Truck Fridge power usage
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:53:04 -0400
  ...The compressors definitely do draw more amps on startup - just like any electric motor. I have a new SS 90-liter Vitrifrigo (same compressor...
• Re: any auto AC enthusiasts out there? compressor oil capacity? NVC
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:04:37 -0600
  ...any auto AC enthusiasts out there? compressor oil capacity? NVC > > I am replacing the AC compressor on my 2000 Dodge > Caravan SE 3.3...
• Weird damage to a/c Compressor
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 23:30:29 -0500
  ...The A/C tech at work had my a/c compressor out, and in a vise to remove the drain bolt. Anyways, it slipped...
• Re: Disable Compressor in Westy A/C ??
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 15 May 2001 08:38:02 -0400
  ...Really simple to do to, just splice into the single wire going to the clutch on the compressor. In the Vanagon, due to the...
• Need used vanagon a/c parts.............
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 21:05:01 -0400
  For an 86, Sanden compressor....................PO of my customers van butchered his a/c system...........he had put in a new compressor, but failed...
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 14:59:24 -0700
  > http://www.waecousa.com/page.asp?page=rsa-60 > > This is a Danfoss compressor (used in Engel and Norcold) unit that > somehow can shut...
• Looking for a known good used AC compressor for late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:42:23 -0400
  I have a customer that is in need of a budget compressor for his van. It is a 90 so we need the SD...
• A/C Compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Louis Rumanes
  Tue, 19 May 1998 15:22:58 -0400
  Hi, I need an A/C compressor for my 89 Westy. Does anyone know what other years would fit if I get a used...
• Re: 82 Westy A/C
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot, Inc.
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 22:20:02 -0500
  > Does anyone know where one can purchase a used compressor? Mine works now that > I have had it filled with freon, but still, the...