The previously described workings of the AC system are correct. Low and medium speed dont result in an A/C compressor shutdown.. only when the fan hits 'high' speed does it get muggy. Just had the whole system on my syncro R&R'ed (new dryer, compressor and expansion valve.. what a beeotch!) flushed the system out really really well, then re-upped with the expensive R-12 Stress testing time, the past few weeks in phx it has been 105 to 115 UUUUGH! I notice (compared to last year) that the compressor cycles on/off more (probably because I have freon now!.. last year, I was down a bit I'm sure!?) and more heat is being dumped up front which in turn drives coolant temps up. Radiator, fan etc (entire cooling system) was R&R'ed last year when the new engine went in as well. So.. what does that tell you.. I have essentially (as *new* as you can get it without replacing the condensor or evaporator) a new A/C system, and a *new* cooling system still running r-12! the things just dont work that well in 110 degree F heat! if its any consolation, the EV 2002 MV Weekender gets warm in the 'back' and the front a/c/ has a hard time cooling the entire van as well. So, pick your poision kids stay cooler in the syncro westy, the front passengers stay cooler in the eurovan. -tim (two and a half months of summer left!) 90 syncro westy mesa, az
ps believe me.. either van with A/C is still more comfortable than without. Drove the westy one day 111 without A/C uuuugh! it sucked big time.. worse than when the compressor kicks off! |
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