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Subject:Re: idea?
From:ralph meyermann
Date:Fri, 25 Oct 2013 07:47:17 -0500

Correct placement is a must for issues like that. If I use the front part
of the original unit, it would simplify the controls too?

Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
On Oct 25, 2013 7:40 AM, <ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:

> Careful how you use that space above the transaxle.  It could cause a
> space restriction should you decide to remove the engine or starter.
>
> Dave B.
>
> On 10/25/13, ralph meyermann<ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Still thinking/brainstorming/planning on how I could make it work.
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> On Oct 24, 2013 8:57 PM, "Scott Daniel" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
> > There's quite a bit of unused space above the transaxle in a 2WD vanagon.
> > huge 'outside' area there ....just integrate the unit into that rear
> > firewall behind the rear seat.
> >
> > On 10/24/2013 5:33 PM, Mike B wrote:
> >
> >> You can't integrate "everything" into the interior. The condenser and
> >> it's fan still must be mounted outside or be able to exhaust it's hot
> >> air to the outside or it won't cool the interior.
> >>
> >> On 10/24/2013 8:09 PM, ralph meyermann wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi Volks! I have a possibly crazy but possibly doable idea. I am
> >>> thinking
> >>> about getting a new 110v window a/c unit, disassembling it and
> >>> integrating
> >>> it into the interior and underneath reconnect everything recharge with
> >>> refrigerant and tie it into the the 110v of the van. Some slim low amp
> >>> 110v fans will be needed. Am I the only one thinking with this possible
> >>> nonsense?
> >>> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> >>>
> >>
> >>
>