Jason; Our 85's system was a dealer option. The expansion valve is on the intake of the evaporator. I took mine to a local auto parts place and they matched it up for about $12. They also made all new hoses (reusing all but one end) for less than $90. Replace the dryer/filter, it's generic and cheap. I went to 134a while I was at it. Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab,60 356 http://Neksiwel.20m.com/ On Tue, 1 May 2001 11:26:24 -0500 Jason Yasment <jason_yasment@hushmail.com> writes: > Ladies and Gentlemen, > > I am bringing back the A/C system on my '84 Westfalia for a > long trip down > south this summer. I ordered a new compressor (I know it's shot), > receiver/dryer > and expansion valve. > > Looking through the Bentley, I cannot find any info on > pre-1986 A/C systems. > Most of it is going to be very straightforward. The only question > I have > is where is exactly is the expansion valve and how much of a pain is > it > going to be to swap? Is it the same as the 1986-up systems? Am I > going > to have to take apart the whole rear cabinet to get to it? > > Thanks for your time and valuable knowledge. > > Jason M Yasment > '84 Westfalia (The Hot Box) > Troy, NY > Free, encrypted, secure Web-based email at www.hushmail.com
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