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Subject:Re: AC-what is normal operation?
From:CHRIS STANN
Date:Wed, 9 Aug 2000 19:59:37 -0500

What did you do to get it that cold?  I installed a Sandin 508 and it is
quite noisy.  I am running R134 and the A/C is not that impressive, but it
cuts down the humidity.

----- Original Message -----
From: jhlauterbach <jhlauterbach@msn.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: AC-what is normal operation?

> I had the A/C in my '84 redone this year.  New compressor, exp. valve,
> drier, refrigerant.  I run A/C flat out all the time.  Fan max, compressor
> max.  Outlet air temp 45-50F.
>
> How much noise does your compressor make?
>
> John Lauterbach
> Macon, GA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stephen Waide" <swwaide@yahoo.com>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 5:27 PM
> Subject: AC-what is normal operation?
>
>
> > This is my first Vanagon; an 84, and I coaxed the AC
> > into life.  However it does not seem to "cycle".
> > Other (non VW) cars turn the compressor on and
> > off-expecially when idling, but my Vanagon compressor
> > seems to be 'on' all the time.  Is this normal
> > operation?
> > Stephen
> >
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