Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 15:43:55 +0100
Reply-To: Robin Oomkes <robin.oomkes@SWIFT.COM>
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From: Robin Oomkes <robin.oomkes@SWIFT.COM>
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Subject: Re: A/C to be or not to be
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The Netherlands being airconditionally challenged (it's only the last few years
that cars here are getting A/C as standard), I've never seen any Vanagons with
factory A/C.
Did this exist in the US for the pop-top Westy? If so, how does it work? (I
understand from this thread that normal US Vanagons got A/C ducts running down the
roof centrally). Does anyone know how you could retrofit A/C to a European
Turbodiesel Westy? Recommendations of vendors?
Thanks,
Robin
"Karl F. Bloss" wrote:
> Yeah, I ripped mine out. Just make sure you drain the system of coolant
> properly (i.e. let a shop do it...they'll probably do it for free to get your
> remaining freon) before removing lines. I thought mine was empty, but it
> wasn't so I sprayed freon and oil all over the place when I removed the line.
>
> The next thing is that the overhead blower and evaporator housing is VERY
> heavy, so be careful with that. I use mine as storage now. I removed the AC
> compressor and bracket...even got a few $ for the bracket. You'll need a 6mm
> hex socket with extender to get at those. It's nice not to have to work around
> the compressor when doing the plugs, temp II, etc.
>
> We installed not only a sunroof, but a total poptop. I probably couldn't have
> done it without first removing the overhead center duct, but your '84 might be
> different.
>
> BTW, some parts might be worth some $, so don't throw them all away.
>
> -Karl
>
> > I have an 1984 Vanagon with A/C. It hasn't worked in the 2 years I've
> > owned the van and I don't know if I would use it if it did. Has anyone
> > out there ever removed the whole system? Are there pros/cons to removing
> > the A/C system. I would rather have all the air outlets and duct work off
> > the ceiling (so I don't hit my head on it walking trough) and install a
> > pop out sun roof. Thoughts please? Thanks
> >
>
> Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
> '87 Westfalia Weekender "Beverley" - 192K miles
> http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/
> PA/NJ Vanagon owner's mailing list: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/pavanagon/
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