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Date:         Sat, 24 Jun 2006 23:04:38 -0400
Reply-To:     robert shawn feller <carboncow@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         robert shawn feller <carboncow@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: how do you test and a/c compressor?
Comments: To: Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com>
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Mine does show backwards too, but I didn't reference the book for my needs. I just new from experience which was the suction (low) and high side. thanks for the input...

It's been serveral weeks since I played with the a/c system, so the gauges go back on tomorrow as I try to figure this out. I'll have some specific readings...that may tell us what to look for.

Shawn

On 6/24/06, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote: > > You do have the right ports, right? They're labeled backwards in the > diagram > in the Bentley on 87.2, though they _may_ have updated that in recent > printings... the high side is the hose labeled '10' that runs between the > dryer and the evaporator in my edition. > > Good luck, > Robert > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "robert shawn feller" <carboncow@GMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2006 7:10 PM > Subject: how do you test and a/c compressor? > > > > is there a way to tell from the high/low pressure ports and gauges? > > > > we recharged my system and it has no cooling effect. we cannot see any > > major > > leaks and its holding pressure. we pumped it down for several hours and > > this > > included a new filter. since values are high on the gauges (compared to > > what > > my a/c chart state) i'm considering and obstruction most likly in the > > x-valve or a crapped compressor. since i have to most likly drop the top > > to > > get to the x-valve i'm wondering if there is a way to test the > compressor? > > > > shawn feller, ohio > > 1986 vw vanagon gl westfalia > > 1993 vw eurovan gl > > plus a couple of saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to > much > > maintenance, accept the dog)... > > > > www.carboncow.com > > www.carboncow.net > >

-- shawn feller, ohio 1986 vw vanagon gl westfalia 1993 vw eurovan gl plus a couple of saabs, boats, jet skis, dog and wife (all require to much maintenance, accept the dog)...

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