On Tue, 30 Jun 1998, Malcolm Holser wrote:

> Both Ron and Kyle are offering new A/C compressors -- I guess some
> stock of these must've cropped up.  Kyle offered his first, and I've
> been wanting a new compressor for some time -- my lives only by the
> grace of JBWeld -- so I got one from Kyle.
>
> Last time I ordered a compressor (almost two years ago) I was sent a
> compressor that is similar to the one in my '86 Vanagon, but the wiring
> and end fittings were different.  I was assured by the supplier that
> it was the correct part.  I ended up resorting to JBWeld.
>
> The compressor Kyle sent is the same.  I have no idea about Ron's.
>
> The compressor in my Vanagon has the hose connections both held on by
> a single allen-head bolt, using a toggle-bar to hold the slip-fittings
> in place.  One hose goes to the center of the unit, one hose fits at
> the very edge of the compressor.  The replacement pump has threaded
> fittings, both equally off-center.  The pump body appears quite similar
> and looks as if it would fit in place.  The eletrical connection is
> different, but that appears minor.
>
> Kyle has offered to take the pump back, but this does not solve my
> need for a pump.  I rather suspect the Ron is selling the same pump as
> Kyle (albeit cheaper).  Does anybody know if this pump can be made to
> fit easily?  On the surface, it looks like the only way to fit it is to
> have all new hoses custom-made.  I have been unable to remove one of
> these hoses from the bus in the past (the one from the compressor that
> runs all the way to the front). and don't relish this.
>
> The Bentley shows a compressor like the one installed on my bus, but says
> that it is superceded by a Standen 709, which needs some hose retrofit as
> well.  Any advice?
> Malcolm
       Make it fit. I'm sure the original pump will cost a lot.
Many fitting and hose ends are avalable at your FLAPs. If all else
fails cut off the end of the hoses and use a push on barb fitting
with a special hose clamp (called Breeze). They work fine. I used
them on my (now smashed) 240z AC.

                                      Eric