Freeze 12 is that good?  When I put R134a in my system only 3 cans went in.
Hmm, I think I may put some Freeze 12 in there.  I am tempted to try the
propane stuff because it's supposed to be better than R-12, or Freeze 12,
and definitely better than R134.  Please, no 'Kaboom' jokes.  It's safer
than the pressurized gasoline in our cars.

I have no idea how to check for fan speed, but I my A/C really blows hard at
the highest setting.

----- Original Message -----
From: jhlauterbach <jhlauterbach@email.msn.com>
To: CHRIS STANN <cstann@home.com>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 9:22 PM
Subject: Re: Re: AC-what is normal operation?

> Ss you did, I had my mechanic install new 508, expansion valve and drier.
> He first charged with 3 cans Freeze 12.  A few weeks later, we went to 4,
> and 10 days ago 5.  It took 5 to get the compressor noise down.  I am
> getting 50F temps in the morning when outside air is 80-85F.
>
> I put same A/C check thermometer in the front A/C ducts on my '98 Pontiac
> Montana.  Temp got down to 45F; however, fan moves much more air than on
my
> Vanagon.
>
> I think that the only room now left for improvement is to work on the
> electrical to get much higher fan speed.  Do you know how to check for
> proper fan speed.
>
> John
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "CHRIS STANN" <cstann@home.com>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 8:59 PM
> Subject: Re: AC-what is normal operation?
>
>
> > 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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