On 9/5/06, Mark Hersh <markhersh@msn.com> wrote:
>
> We have an 86 Westy Weekender that had AC (still has some stuff like
> compressor, some fan, wiring) and is missing the thing (evaporator?) that
> took up the overhead cabinet space, and some hoses.  We have been thinking
> of restoring the AC.
>
> In the swap-Synchro engine tranny running gear for the 2WD thread, someone
> mentioned a "Behr" air conditioner?  Is this a complete aftermarket system
> or would I swap out various components.  I googled it but figured I'd ask
> here before spending hours on the web.
>
> So anyone have any experience putting Behr stuff into their V-gon?  What
> do
> I do/where do I start?
>
> Thanks
>
> Mark & Jennifer
> 86 Westy Weekender "Monty"

Mark,

The Behr AC in-dash AC is what early Vanagons used. There is plenty of
discussion of this in the archives so let's not clutter the list with too
much detail now. Yes, they can be retrofitted to later models. I am doing
one now. It's more usefull than the rear AC IMHO because the cooling air is
upfront where you need it most. Downside is you loose 80% of your glove box
space and have to move ther radio to a vertical box on the floor in front of
the shifter.

Cheers,

BenT
vanagoncafe.info

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BenT