Hey guys, don't forget about the safety controls built into all AC systems.
The high pressure switch will kick the compressor clutch out before too much
pressure builds up.

-----Original Message-----
From: GMBulley@AOL.COM <GMBulley@AOL.COM>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Saturday, July 11, 1998 7:21 AM
Subject: Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl

>In a message dated 98-07-10 21:16:59 EDT, harald_nancy@EARTHLINK.NET
writes:
>
><< I was wondering if a stuck "expansion valve" could contribute to the
> hoses failing from too much pressure. My "expansion valve" looked pretty
>crusty when I replaced it during the conversion to R134a.
> Any opinions ? >>
>
>Check the gagues. I don't have a chart for the vanagon, but, If the high
side
>is VERY high, the expanison valve may be stuck.
>
>gmbulley
>cary, nc
>