Yes the BEHR front AC system should fit an newer vanagon, I have one up front in my 86 syncro. Now all you have to do is find one for sale. Alternatively http://www.europeancoolerair.com/ has done some work for Larry Chase, though I have no experience with them. Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 11:11:00 -0400 >From: robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> >Subject: Re: AC systems >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >> Is it possible to put a front ac unit in an 86-91 vanagon? I have an 89 carat >> and wish I could just get the a/c up to the front without having the center >> shaft. I wanted to put an extra large sunroof in the center rear area but >> donšt want to give up the ac. >> >> Robert >> NYC >> ------- >> >> >> >> In a message dated 9/16/2003 7:48:47 AM Pacific Daylight Time, >> olists@thebrands.org writes: >> Baking Powder? >> >> Did you say the front AC units are found in air cooled Vanagons? I have >> prowled the archives quite a bit and never learned that. What about the >> older bay window or Kombi vans? Do you know if they also had a front AC >> system? >> I don't know what kind of animal or vegetable Powder is. Otherwise, I'd bake >> it too. >> >> As for archive-ee stuff, I can tell you that yours truly has mentioned the >> aircooled connection before. The bay AC's are totally different. The ones I've >> seen all had underdash blowers similar to ones used on 914's. Although I have >> seen later bay Westies with rear facing front AC's. >> >> BenT |
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