This might be your chance to build a better system with a larger
compressor.
They all have the same bolt patterns.
It's a good idea since the new refrigerants R134 ?? are 7% less efficent
than freon.(According to Cool-It drop in replacement).

Stan Wilder

On Wed, 21 May 2003 19:08:47 -0700 dave bowers <dave@DAVE-BOWERS.COM>
writes:
> Hey Folks,
>
> I just found out my the AC compressor in my 1986 Westy needs to be
> replaced
> (or rebuilt). It has leaked my entire AC recharge.  A nitrogen & R12
> test
> found a leak at the "front compressor seal"
>
> I have a friend who has a good compressor from his 1988 Vanagon GL.
> Would
> any one know if a 1988 compressor might work in my 1986? I don't own
> a
> Bentley manual (yet) but am going to pick on up soon so I can do as
> much of
> the repair work that I can. I'd love to know if compressors are easy
> or
> difficult to remove and reinstall.
>
> Would anyone know if a "front compressor seal" can be repaired or
> rebuilt?
>
> I am trying to save as much money as I can if I get this fixed.
>
> Any suggestions or recommendations would be a great help.
>
> feel free to email me directly if you can help too.
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Cheers,
> dave
> ___________________
> dave bowers
> 1986 westy "hms-beagle"
> portland, oregon
> www.dave-bowers.com/vw
>
>

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