I too would like to remove the a/c from my Vanagon.

I have an '87 Wolfy. The system was charged, but no belt was installed (I
discharged it). The venting that runs the length of the roof is missing, and
the rear section is a bit cracked (PO didn't take it in for recall).

My wife and I are planning on converting the to a camper, so there's really
no point in hooking up the a/c again.

The only manual I have right now is a Haynes, which gives no information on
how to attack this project.

Tell ya what. If any of you are in the area (Redmond, WA), are knowledgeable
about such things (no crowbars!), and would like to help me pull it, you can
have it all. And hey, if ya happen to have an old Bentley you'd like to
donate, that's even better.

Lates,

Don Preston

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Mike Faschingbauer
Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2000 8:34 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 81 Westy A/C

Need to know if any one has removed the A/C from a 81 Westy.  I have one
with
A/C and even though I live in AZ I do not want the engine to work any harder
than it has to.  The wiring seams to be my biggest problem.  None of the
books has any thing on it.  I found a wire from the battery to a 20a fuse
that went to the front grill where there was a relay.  So If any one can
help
and may want the system after it is out let me know.

Write back soon