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Subject:Re: Behr AC removal -- anyone done it?
From:Stan Wilder
Date:Sat, 24 Apr 2004 11:06:41 -0500

Contact Larry Chase he has a new Behr system installed on RoadHog.
He probably has some manuals.
I've also got one on my Porsche but the manuals are Porsche specific (In the
main binder, not removable).

Stan

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Runberg" <jrunberg@mac.com>
To: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 10:56 AM
Subject: Re: Behr AC removal -- anyone done it?

> Good advice, although if I could get even half the price of the thing then
I'd be tempted to pull it :)
>
> Can any AC shop service such a beast? Do they use commonly available
evaporators and dryers? I do have the original manuals and instructions if
need be.
>
> John!
> Leave that Behr system in there.
> Even if it doesn't work.
> Just remove the drive belt and ignore it.
> The Behr system is still available at a price of nearly $2000.00 (ask
Larry
> Chase).
> They work good when they're serviced and will bring you back additional
> money when you sell your van.
> -----------------------
> The downside on removing it is that you will probably need an air director
> box for under your dash if you remove the system.
> Check around for the air box and ductwork before you remove the system. I
> just threw away such an air box from an 83 and a non powered vent system
> from an 81 (Sorry bout that).