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Subject:Re: compressor
From:John Bange
Date:Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:46:01 -0700

> I've read comments that favor sanden compressors, a wobble type
> compressor...
>
> What type of compressor was in the 1991 carat....
>
> I've had mine engine converted.... don't have that compressor anymore....
>

Sanden is probably favored because that's pretty much all you'll find
fitted. SOme of the aftermarket kits might have used other types, but
factory AC is all Sanden. A '91 should be a Sanden SD-709. Pre-86's seem to
have used the SD-510 (maybe even the 508 for really early models?)

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"