Mine does show backwards too, but I didn't reference the book for my needs.
I just new from experience which was the suction (low) and high side. thanks
for the input...

It's been serveral weeks since I played with the a/c system, so the gauges
go back on tomorrow as I try to figure this out. I'll have some specific
readings...that may tell us what to look for.

Shawn

On 6/24/06, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote:
>
> You do have the right ports, right? They're labeled backwards in the
> diagram
> in the Bentley on 87.2, though they _may_ have updated that in recent
> printings... the high side is the hose labeled '10' that runs between the
> dryer and the evaporator in my edition.
>
> Good luck,
> Robert
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "robert shawn feller" <carboncow@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 7:10 PM
> Subject: how do you test and a/c compressor?
>
>
> > is there a way to tell from the high/low pressure ports and gauges?
> >
> > we recharged my system and it has no cooling effect. we cannot see any
> > major
> > leaks and its holding pressure. we pumped it down for several hours and
> > this
> > included a new filter. since values are high on the gauges (compared to
> > what
> > my a/c chart state) i'm considering and obstruction most likly in the
> > x-valve or a crapped compressor. since i have to most likly drop the top
> > to
> > get to the x-valve i'm wondering if there is a way to test the
> compressor?
> >
> > shawn feller, ohio
> > 1986 vw vanagon gl westfalia
> > 1993 vw eurovan gl
> > plus a couple of saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to
> much
> > maintenance, accept the dog)...
> >
> > www.carboncow.com
> > www.carboncow.net
>
>

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1986 vw vanagon gl westfalia
1993 vw eurovan gl
plus a couple of saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to much
maintenance, accept the dog)...

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