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Subject:Re: After Market A/C project - Items needed
From:Chris S.
Date:Sun, 23 Mar 2014 09:38:28 -0400

I will save that information for a future Milton upgrade. :-)

Chris.

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Dnia Mar 22, 2014 o godz. 19:34 Jonathan Berg <jonbergga@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> I have a recollection that a 16x22 condenser will fit in the original spot.
> Parallel flow - purportedly more efficient than OEM. I think I found this
> info on The Samba.
> 
> http://nostalgicac.com/condensers/unpainted-condenser/16-x-22-superflow-r-134a-condenser.html
> 
> I had my eye on this one, but have since placed my beloved Westy Milton
> with a new owner - strangely, he is participating in this very thread.
> 
> It is an odd feeling being the dread 'DPO' (DDPO) myself now.
> 
> JB
> 
> 
>> On Sat, Mar 22, 2014 at 5:15 PM, Scott Greiner <greines@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 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
>> 
>>