Replace all tiico brackets with the A2 golf/Jetta setup. THe AC compressor from the 86 Vanagon fits right in. You will need to use the PS pump off the A2. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler 92-Jetta GWC www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/vw4x4.htm On Fri, 29 Aug 2003, Ben T wrote: > Hi Gang, > > I was frantically rushing my local VW shop who is doing the engine swap in my > 87 GL to finish for Van-O-Rama on September 6th. Trouble is I ran into a snag > with the AC compressor. I need AC in all my rides as we all well know the > weather in SF is blistering hot. OK, maybe I just like it cold all the time. > > Anyway, the problem is my shop has not done a conversion with AC before. > Luckily I was fortunate enough to buy an AC/Alternator bracket from a fellow > listee who deiced not to install those in his Tiico conversion. So the problem I > have is the Vanagon AC compressor mounting holes will not line up with the Tiico > bracket. It seems to require a smaller compressor. Otherwise, I have to ruin > this beautifully custom cadmium plated bracket by altering it one more time. I > can make it fit my welding a threaded piece a half inch higher and a half > inch wider. > > The question is what AC compressor does the Tiico have to fit this bracket? > Everything else lines up. As for those who have inline-4's with AC how did you > mount your AC compressor? > > BTW, this is the 50° mounting position like they have in the stock diesel > Vanagons. > > Any insight you may have will help greatly. Either that or excellent or > better welding skills and cadplating skills in the SF area.;) > > Thanks, > BenT > |
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