As they say, been there and Done that.
1. You should be able to spin the AC compressor pulley with the belt off.
If you can't the compressor is locked.
2. AFAIK, there are three different compressor used.
3. FLAPS price for compressor is around $350.00 exchange
4. You will need a new receiver-drier (on my 86 it is at the left rear wheel
well).
5. evac & recharge system around $200.00

Route 66 Rider!
Ramon Hill
Live Long and Be Free

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Larry Hinshaw
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 3:58 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 89 VANAGON WESTY A/C QUESTIONS

On the way to a weekend campout, the Westy started smoking thru the left
rear engine vents. I pulled over and after making sure I didn't have an
engine fire (yes I have new fuel lines), I cracked the lid and discovered
that my new A/C Belt with less than 50 miles on it had been torn apart.  The
belt shroud was loose and heat blistered on the inside, but the belt doesn't
look like it was worn, just ripped apart.

The A/C pulleys don't turn, but I don't know if they are suppose to.

Question: Does it sound like a  new compressor, or was the belt installed
incorrectly.

If a compressor change is in order, should it be OEM or what make do you
recommend?

What are ball park $$ for parts and labor?

Thanks,

Larry - Charlotte
89 Westy - Gypsy Rose