Excerpts from internet.listserv.vanagon: 26-Jun-95 A/C in a diesel
Vanagon by Cetin Seren@kirk.bellcor 
> I have looked into it.  The trouble is, the poor diesel engine puts out
> 47 hp max.  And the Westy, with all its bulk, leaves no margin for
> the 6-7 hp that the AC will require at full blast.  I decided it was not
> worth it.
> Cetin

Besides, there's a LARGE warning label on my '83 diesel stating that the
cooling system doesn't have the reserve capacity to deal with the A/C,
either.

Even WITHOUT all of the westie stuff, 
(mines just a vanagon with plywood inna back and a futon.... Poor mans westie?)
some of Pittsburgh's hills DEMAND 1st gear....  I wouldn't be bale to
climb them with much extra wieght...

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