Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 22:23:13 -0400
Reply-To: jhlauterbach <jhlauterbach@email.msn.com>
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From: jhlauterbach <jhlauterbach@email.msn.com>
Subject: Re: AC-what is normal operation?
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Chris, I rejected straight 134a based on info on Sanden webpages and
recommendation from Ken Wilford. I also looked at info on some of the other
mixtures and was concerned that my system probably had enough submicroscopic
leaks that I couldn't keep the stuff in the system. This afternoon's
performance. Interior temp of van at start, 120F, ambient air temp, 95 F,
outlet air temp after driving about 12 miles, 63F.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "CHRIS STANN" <cstann@home.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: AC-what is normal operation?
> Freeze 12 is that good? When I put R134a in my system only 3 cans went
in.
> Hmm, I think I may put some Freeze 12 in there. I am tempted to try the
> propane stuff because it's supposed to be better than R-12, or Freeze 12,
> and definitely better than R134. Please, no 'Kaboom' jokes. It's safer
> than the pressurized gasoline in our cars.
>
> I have no idea how to check for fan speed, but I my A/C really blows hard
at
> the highest setting.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: jhlauterbach <jhlauterbach@email.msn.com>
> To: CHRIS STANN <cstann@home.com>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 9:22 PM
> Subject: Re: Re: AC-what is normal operation?
>
>
> > Ss you did, I had my mechanic install new 508, expansion valve and
drier.
> > He first charged with 3 cans Freeze 12. A few weeks later, we went to
4,
> > and 10 days ago 5. It took 5 to get the compressor noise down. I am
> > getting 50F temps in the morning when outside air is 80-85F.
> >
> > I put same A/C check thermometer in the front A/C ducts on my '98
Pontiac
> > Montana. Temp got down to 45F; however, fan moves much more air than on
> my
> > Vanagon.
> >
> > I think that the only room now left for improvement is to work on the
> > electrical to get much higher fan speed. Do you know how to check for
> > proper fan speed.
> >
> > John
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "CHRIS STANN" <cstann@home.com>
> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 8:59 PM
> > Subject: Re: AC-what is normal operation?
> >
> >
> > > What did you do to get it that cold? I installed a Sandin 508 and it
is
> > > quite noisy. I am running R134 and the A/C is not that impressive,
but
> it
> > > cuts down the humidity.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: jhlauterbach <jhlauterbach@msn.com>
> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 7:27 PM
> > > Subject: Re: AC-what is normal operation?
> > >
> > >
> > > > I had the A/C in my '84 redone this year. New compressor, exp.
valve,
> > > > drier, refrigerant. I run A/C flat out all the time. Fan max,
> > compressor
> > > > max. Outlet air temp 45-50F.
> > > >
> > > > How much noise does your compressor make?
> > > >
> > > > John Lauterbach
> > > > Macon, GA
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Stephen Waide" <swwaide@yahoo.com>
> > > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 5:27 PM
> > > > Subject: AC-what is normal operation?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > This is my first Vanagon; an 84, and I coaxed the AC
> > > > > into life. However it does not seem to "cycle".
> > > > > Other (non VW) cars turn the compressor on and
> > > > > off-expecially when idling, but my Vanagon compressor
> > > > > seems to be 'on' all the time. Is this normal
> > > > > operation?
> > > > > Stephen
> > > > >
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