I have an '84.  With the Georgia heat, A/C is on all the time.  If your
cooling system is in good shape, the heat from the A/C will not cause
problems.  However, beware of the high temp coolant cut out.  When the
radiator fan need to go to high speed, it cuts off power to the A/C
compressor.  Stop and go driving with outside temps at 95F+ will cause this
to happen.

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA

----- Original Message -----
From: PSavage <psavage@saber.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2000 11:29 AM
Subject: Using Vanagon AC

> My '85 Westy had a brand new AC unit installed just before I bought her
last
> fall.  I run it five minutes a week to keep it lubricated, but haven't
used
> it much for fear of overheating the engine.  Can anyone offer guidelines
for
> AC use?  I'm heading into the Nevada desert end of August & might find
> myself tempted to reach for that Max Cool knob. Will I suffer a drop in
> engine power & lowered mpg?
> Thanks!
> Phaedra
> '85 Westy-Wolf
> "Hester"