Date:         Fri, 30 Mar 2001 08:05:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Damian Shaw <dts@XMISSION.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Damian Shaw <dts@XMISSION.COM>
Subject:      adding an A/C system . . .
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Thanks to Chris Radcliff I'm the proud new owner of a Westy A/C system
that is going into my '87 Westy.  I have a few questions about some of
the components and their locations:

(The A/C system is off a 1990 Westy - which has a few differences in the
wiring than an 87):

1.  The wiring diagram has a "G18 TEMP SNSR II" which appears to only be
hooked up to the a/c Thermostat.  Is this a coolant temp sensor?  Where
is it physically located on the van and is it used for anything else?
Anyone know the part #?

2.  There is a "2nd Stage Radiator Cooling Fan Relay" - is this
exclusive to the van with A/C?  If Chris pulls it from his van will it
hurt his basic rad. cooling fan operations?

3.  There is also a "3rd Stage Radiator Cooling Fan Relay" - Same
questions:  Exclusive to vans with a/c?  Can Chris remove it from his
van without compromising his basic rad. cooling fan ops?

4.  Anyone know the part #'s to the 2nd and 3rd stage relays?

5.  The A/C relay, compressor clutch relay, and evaporator relay all
come together in a small bundle.  Bentley says they go behind the 'D'
pillar cover - does this mean they're exposed to the outside elements or
are they kept inside the van somwhere?  Is it different on Westy?

This is a fun project; it took me forever just to get the compressor's
bracket attached to the engine last night - this could take a LONG time
to get fully installed!

Thanks,

Damian