Thanks Karl, you are right, I did find that designated on the (new) compressor-which is opposite what Bentley showed, which was low side on the "left" and high side on the "right". New compressor, receiver/drier, and new O rings and a charge with Red Tek and it appears I now have functioning A/C. Even the rad fan kicked on as soon as I turned on the A/C. Not celebrating just yet, if it is still working a couple of weeks from now I will be. Its been a long hot summer. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> You'll kinda havae to standon your head a bit (or use a mirror), but
> molded
> ito the compressor head are the words SUC and DIS, for suction and
> discharge. Low pressure side is, obviously, the suction side. Could be
> left or right, depending on whether the compresser was ever replaced,
> etc.
> Karl Wolz
> |-----Original Message-----
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> |On Behalf Of J Stewart
> |Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 6:07 AM
> |To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> |Subject: A/C Compressor Question
> |
> |Which one is the low side, or "service port" for adding
> |refrigerant? Most sites say it is the "larger" connection, but
> |on a Sanden 508 both are the same size. So, as viewed from
> |standing at the back of the van looking down on the
> |compressor, there is basically a "left" side (drivers side)
> |and a "right" side (passengers side) Thanks!
> |
> |
> |
> |
> |Jeff Stewart
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