I am planning to install the smallcar.com Vanagon A/C Kit in my 1982 Diesel Vanagon that has a AHU motor for a 1997 Jetta TDI.
I contacted smallcar and was told that I will need some additional items.
1) compressor, mounting bracket & pulley ; I have these from TDI donor car�
2) hoses & fittings - will get from local outlet�
3) condenser - What one would fit?
4) dyer
I was wondering were to purchase the condenser that would be the right one for installing in my 1982 Diesel Vanagon that has no air conditioning unit ever installed.
On some other interests; I was planning on installing a rear a/c unit from a grade carivan; due to it seem to be a great added unit to provided better air in the back area due to having a middle seat in place. I myself been handling no air for the parts 5 years in hot summers living in Mesa AZ. But now that we have a 2 year old son and twins coming in June, wife feels this would be a great addition for us to use my Vanagon in the summer picking up the kids from daycare, etc. Looks like the Dodge Grande Carivan A/C unit will fit behind/in the back side cabinet like it is installed in the carivan. To help reduce back area from getting hot, having the windows tinted.

Thanks in advance,
Scott Greiner
The Dog House