Date:         Fri, 8 Jun 2001 22:11:01 -0700
Reply-To:     lamusicamellama@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Leslie Shiaman <lamusicamellama@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Has anyone removed a/c systems in 84ish Westies?
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Listees -

During my water pump replacement I removed the discharged a/c compressor.
 i would like to know from anyone who has done this, what loose ends need
attention? First off, I'd like to shut down any hot wires.  How is this
done?  I have heard that if switched on I could blow a fuse or something
related.  The wire that used to go to the compressor lives inside of a
plastic housing, so I think its fairly safe.

After taking care of electrical matters what about hose removal?  Perhaps
I'll bypass that as it looks like a lot of trouble for little benefit,
unless it's a cinch to do.  Next what I'd like to do is turn the overhead
a/c blower/vent compartment into a storage compartment.  I have an 84
westy.  Would a stock overhead storage door fit in place of the a/c unit?
If not I guess the alternative would be to measure and build a door.  I
think my vanagon will like this change to a lighter load.  A/c is not
necessary here in Humboldt County, Ca on the coast where summer temps
peak at 75.

Thanks,

Les
84 Westy
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