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Subject:AC - is it just me?
From:Mark Mages
Date:Tue, 5 May 1998 07:31:32 -0500

Before I get to the AC prob, I would like to know if anyone has the
insides to the sliding-window latches.  It seems that mine "fell off"
and the screw, spring and latch are lost.  The actual latch housing is
OK, I just need the insides.

Ok, here is my problem.  When I turn on my AC, I experience a SEVERE
loss of power.  If I am on the highway it is not too bad, except for the
whining noise that starts when the engine hits about 3250rpm or so (it
quits when the compressor turns off).

What the real problem is, is that when I go from a dead stop with the AC
on, I have to rev the enginge to about 3Krpm to get it to move without
stalling.  Then the van sounds like it is red-lining but the tach only
says it is at 3500 or so...

I am just looking for some advice before I take it in to my mechanic.
Does anyone else have (had) these problems?

Thanks

Mark
87westyGl
Sweatin in Texas
Wishing the Vans had better Ventilation
Learning the virtues of those little wing windows :)

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