Michael,

You will need to replace the receiver/dryer assembly.  You may wish to
consider changing all of the o-rings on the fittings you need to
break/attach with R-134a compatible ones, even if you do not change the unit
over to R-134a - that way, you can change it over later and eliminate some
future leaks.  Personally, I would change it over to R-134a now, since you
need to refill the unit from the get go, but that's just me...

Don in Reidsville, NC
1986 Kawasaki Concours
1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia)
"I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Knight" <vwdormer@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thu 12 May 2005 13:42
Subject: AC Service Prior to Pressure

> My '85 Vanny has always had the AC Compressor disconnected. The PO told me
> he disconnected it to rermove the engine and replace the throwout bearing,
> etc. I am wanting to reconnect the hoses and recharge the system. Is there
> anything to be aware of or service I can do while I have the compressor
> out.
> Can I check anything, add anything, etc.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael Knight
> '77 Westy Deluxe, "el Verde"
> '85 Vanagon GL, nameless
> http://photos.yahoo.com/electrictrain@sbcglobal.net