Date:         Sat, 30 Aug 2003 00:50:46 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Question Re: AC compressor install in Tiico or inline-4
              conversions
Comments: To: Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <155.2392c478.2c816e1e@aol.com>
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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
>