Try to leave the major pieces installed and save all the others.
The next owner will pay more and you'll sell the van faster if it has A/C
even if it's not working as long as all the parts are there.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay Brown" <badkarma@TTLC.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 5:13 PM
Subject: Removing A/C in '85 Westy?

> I am thinking very seriously about yanking the A/C out of my '85 Westy.  I
> haven't used it for the past two summers and I would really like to have
the
> extra storage space for camping.  Has anyone on the list done this before?
> I looked thru the Bentley and there wasn't a lot of info about removing
the
> A/C, and the archive wasn't responding when I just checked.  If anyone
could
> guide me thru the process I would be very appreciative.
>
> I am also going to be needing a cabinet door and hinges for the top
cabinet
> if anyone has one available.  I can pay cash or trade for parts (A/C or
> other)....
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Jay Brown
> Newmarket, NH
> '85 Westy
> '72 Riviera
> http://www.geocities.com/vwcamper72