In a message dated 3/3/05 8:21:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, martine.boud@VIDEOTRON.CA writes:
> I have a 1989 Westy. Air Conditioning never worked and I have to change > the > front radiator. (Read: spend lots of $$) My question could become very > subjective but here it is; is it wise to keep the AC if you leave north of > Boston? I read many email saying that our 2.1l engine are not design for AC > anyway. Should I keep it in the Westy or take it out and have a nice > storage cabinet? Has anyone remove the AC heat exchanger to make a storage > cabinet, is this a good idea? > Thanks > Joel > if you remove your a/c you will significantly LOWER the resale value of your westy, especially on a late model one such as your 89, where most people expect them to HAVE a/c. You go taking away something that is supposed to be there, and your vehicle is worth less. I, for one, would not buy a late model vanagon westy that didnt have a/c, if i were buying one for myself, and i live in PA. the amount of stoarge space gained with the overhead rear cabinet is miniscule. i used to own a '85 westy and it didnt have a/c. one of the first things people asked who were calling on it, was "does it have a/c?" when i replied "no" most people ended the conversation right there. i sat on that camper for a long time, and it would have sold right away if it had a/c. You may say "i didnt buy it to sell it" but.. eventually, you will. and it will sell ALOT easier with a/c. as per your statement about the 2.1L "not designed for a/c" sure they were. 90% of North American '86-91 vanagons had factory a/c. dont like the a/c? just remove the compressor belt and let it alone. chris |
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