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Subject:Re: A/C Talk
From:Jamie Fitterer
Date:Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:19:10 +0000

Thanks Daryl!  That is exactly what I was after!   
 > From: daryl@aatransaxle.com
> To: fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: RE: A/C Talk
> Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:15:45 -0700
> 
> I have the AC in my Westy with the Bostig Turbo in it.
> The 2nd wire is just a ground, so the same woe that was used in the WBX
> works. Either wire at the comp. can be used for the ground.
> Mostl any good AC shop can hook up the system to the Ferd compressor once
> they have the AC block(hooks up the hoses at the comp.) from either Bostig
> or Doc's Blocks.
> 
> Daryl of AA Transaxle
> 425-788-4070
> "On the cutting edge of Old technology"
> 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk
> 90 Doka Tristar w/2.5 Subie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jamie Fitterer
> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 12:46 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: A/C Talk
> 
> Great post!    I actually am looking for someone with a Bostig Conversion
> that has AC.  I am just going through the process on my 84 Westy and only
> had one wire on the Compressor on the 84, but the ford compressor has two
> wires comign out of it.  ANyone that can help please do!     As for AC..
> definitely an opinion piece. I used to run it on the stock engine when i
> first bought the van.  Once i started to have engine problems I started to
> be more cautious.  The wife sure does the AC while driving in the summer
> time.   If mama is happy, everyone is happy!  Hence, why I am trying to get
> AC back after the Bostig Conversion.          
>  > Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:06:09 -0700
> > From: vw.doka@GMAIL.COM
> > Subject: A/C Talk
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > 
> > I guess it's that time of year when the Sun starts to shine and talk turns
> to A/C for the Vanagon.  
> > 
> > Soon we'll be discussing the merits of R-12 v. R-134, expected high-side
> pressure, leaking hoses and vent temps.  
> > 
> > Someone will mention that they have to "top off" their A/C each year and
> several people will wag a virtual finger at them for being environmentally
> irresponsible.
> > 
> > The ozone layer will be referenced at least twice, as will green house
> gases and global warming.  Someone will chime in and say global warming is a
> lie.
> > 
> > Pleas for in-dash A/C systems will be posted and met (BenT probably has
> 10!).  Methods for getting the cool air from the back of a Westy to the
> front will be discussed.
> > 
> > At least one reference to adding A/C to a Doka will popup.
> > 
> > Several threads with people whinging about who has the worst Summer
> weather will occur.
> > 
> > There will be at least 10 references to how much better the A/C works
> because "I have a Subaru/Bostig/TDi conversion."
> > 
> > There will be one long thread that delves into the minutiae of how the A/C
> system works and will include in-depth analysis of chemical compounds and
> properties of materials.
> > 
> > Someone in Seattle will say how glad they are that they do not need A/C.
> Two days later, Seattle will be hit with 90+ temps.
> > 
> > A few threads will start about the VW recall on the overhead A/C vents and
> how the dealer should still fix it.  This thread will migrate to "how to fix
> the overhead vents yourself".  But the subject line won't change.
> > 
> > 
> > And many, many more...
> > 
> > 
> > For me... I just roll the window down.
> > 
> > 
> > Cheers, 
> > 
> > Jeff
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