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Subject:Re: After Market A/C project - Items needed
From:Jim Felder
Date:Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:04:55 -0500

I think I have one or more OEM condenser.

Jim

On Sat, Mar 22, 2014 at 6:00 PM, Chris S. <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> I would look into an aftermarket dryer from the same place that will
> fabricate your hoses.
>
> As for the condenser, a sure bet is a used one from a late model Vanagon.
>
> What about placing an evaporator with fans in a custom box between the
> front seats? This would give you cool air in front and back.
>
> Chris.
>
> Wysłane z iPhone'a
>
> Dnia Mar 22, 2014 o godz. 17:15 Scott Greiner <greines@YAHOO.COM>
> napisał(a):
>
> > 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
> >
>