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Subject:noisy A/C compressor
From:Jason Yasment
Date:Thu, 4 Mar 1999 11:11:51 -0500

I have an '84 Westfalia with A/C.  Has anyone ever noticed how noisy the
compressor was?  It sounds like a low speed turbine when it is on.  Sorta
reminds me of the engine noise a transit bus makes.  Is this normal or
should I shop for a new compressor and in the mean time switch to R-134a?
The system cools the van fine in the back but I can't feel anything when I'm
in the pilot seat.   A small fan should cure that problem.

Jason