This might be your chance to build a better system with a larger compressor. They all have the same bolt patterns. It's a good idea since the new refrigerants R134 ?? are 7% less efficent than freon.(According to Cool-It drop in replacement). Stan Wilder
On Wed, 21 May 2003 19:08:47 -0700 dave bowers <dave@DAVE-BOWERS.COM> writes: > Hey Folks, > > I just found out my the AC compressor in my 1986 Westy needs to be > replaced > (or rebuilt). It has leaked my entire AC recharge. A nitrogen & R12 > test > found a leak at the "front compressor seal" > > I have a friend who has a good compressor from his 1988 Vanagon GL. > Would > any one know if a 1988 compressor might work in my 1986? I don't own > a > Bentley manual (yet) but am going to pick on up soon so I can do as > much of > the repair work that I can. I'd love to know if compressors are easy > or > difficult to remove and reinstall. > > Would anyone know if a "front compressor seal" can be repaired or > rebuilt? > > I am trying to save as much money as I can if I get this fixed. > > Any suggestions or recommendations would be a great help. > > feel free to email me directly if you can help too. > > Thanks much, > > Cheers, > dave > ___________________ > dave bowers > 1986 westy "hms-beagle" > portland, oregon > www.dave-bowers.com/vw > > ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! |
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