Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:37:41 -0400
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Subject: Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
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Ken,
Am I reading this right? IS it you who bought the X19? Please
tell me, who is joking with the list here.... its got to be a joke....
I've worked on several of these years
ago........
Your best bet. Just like the guy who owned one of these did years ago,
after spending several thousand dollars on parts alone.... (and this is
when they were still making them) Take a very large hammer
and beat the living day lights out of every piece of the thing.
DOn't miss a single part. When your done, it will look just
as it should. Like junk.
Kenneth Wilford wrote:
> Tom, I have done so many A/C revivals on Vanagons it is not funny. Most
> of the time if the system has some pressure in it (not totally flat or
> unhooked) you can charge it with a R134a kit from Wal-Mart and it will
> either come around or show you what is wrong. When you charge it this
> way be sure to put in a can of dye leak detector as well, that way you
> can see if there are any leaks. The nice part about this method is that
> anyone can do it, and also it is super cheap (under $30).
>
> If it works then you aren't out a bunch of money, or if it doesn't it
> should show you where the problem lies. You want to be sure that when
> the A/C is turned on that the low speed radiator fan also comes on
> immediately. If it doesn't this will make your high side pressures go
> through the sky and could blow a hose when you are sitting in traffic.
>
> If you do need any A/C parts I would love it if you consider me as a
> parts source. We are located on the East Coast and can usually supply
> anything you need within a couple of days WITHOUT you having to pay an
> extra charge for expedited shipping. We also have a warehouse in
> California so we are usually as equally as fast delivering parts to the
> West Coast. The other nice thing about ordering from us is that we have
> been working on Vanagon A/C systems for about ten years now and anyone
> who has ordered parts from us has full access to our wealth of A/C
> technical knowledge and experience. We don't just sell parts, we know
> Vanagons!
>
> My Story:
>
> I had a frustrating time not too long ago. I just bought a Fiat X1/9
> and I am trying to get it back on the road. It won't start so I am
> going through the troubleshooting proceedure but I wanted a little
> insight from someone who has been in the business and knows these cars.
> I called one of only about four vendors for Fiat parts in the US who
> just happens to be located not far from me. While he was a nice guy and
> knew about the parts he was selling, he had no knowledge of the
> mechanical side of the car at all. So I called for advice and I got:
> replace this part, replace that part and see what happens but I really
> don't know because I am just selling parts and not a mechanic. To me
> this is worthless. Anyone can sell a car part and there are hundreds of
> on-line websites where you can type in some numbers or do a search and
> find the parts you need a few dollars or cents cheaper than what we sell
> it for and sometimes with free shipping. But what if you really don't
> need that part? What if you don't need any parts, you just need to
> repair a ground connection or change a filter? How is it cheaper to buy
> parts you don't need from someone who could care less about you, than it
> is to email or call someone who does care about your situation and is
> waiting to help you? It isn't. I wish folks would learn this lesson
> some day. Then all of the emanon on-line parts stores out there would
> dry up and blow away and all of the dedicated Vendors who specialize in
> that particular vehicle would have the funds they need to keep their
> shops open. It is up to you folks. You vote for what style of place
> you want to dominate the market every time you shop for parts. I am
> just a guy wanting to serve you. The choice is yours.
>
> Sincerely,
> Ken Wilford
> www.vanagain.com
> John 3:16
> 856-327-4936
>
>
> Tom Myers wrote:
>
>> Record temps in Upstate New York today!
>>
>> And i need to attempt to resurrect my Westy A/C this summer. I had 2
>> near
>> accidents last summer from dozing off at the wheel of a 90 degree van.
>> The
>> system has been empty for 2 years and I hope it is rescuable. So aside
>> from
>> a new dryer and an small R-134 conversion kit from Bus Depot - i am
>> wondering where to start. I am thinking there is a logic to taking
>> the van
>> to a AC shop and just have them attempt to charge it up with alot of
>> leak
>> detector and r134 hose seal oil and just to see how bad the system is.
>> From
>> there make a determination what would be involved. has anyone had any
>> experience bring back the A/C? i do not mind the idea of doing multiple
>> rounds with a AC shop if i know what to tell them to do first. I am
>> looking
>> at the archives regarding condenser retrofits right now.
>>
>> Thanks for the time
>>
>> Tom Myers
>> Hot Rochester NY
>> http://motsvan.blogspot.com
>>
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