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Date:         Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:27:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: AC Belt Removal on an automatic 2.1L,
              does it improve fuel economy if removed?
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>,
          joel walker <uncajoel@bellsouth.net>, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BAY132-DS18C448E33D382E7A4AD21A0F60@phx.gbl>
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I don't use the AC only because in the summer it really eats up the gas and my fuel economy tanks to like 14-15 mpgs! Normally I can get anywhere from 17-20 out of it depending on my driving.

I am planning on doing a major cross country trip this summer from NY to CA. So I guess I will keep it connected in case I need it.

How often should the AC be run? every 3 months? 6 months? How long does it need to run?

Rob

On Dec 13, 2008, at 6:32 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> If the AC is functional, then the belt should be installed and you > should > make it a habit to regular operate the AC. When it is cool and damp, > the AC > does wonders for removing moisture to clear the inside of the > windows. Most > all modern cars operate the AC when the defroster is activated. Yes > operating the heat and AC at the same time. > > With the AC off, unless the AC clutch is binding or the bearing is > shot, the > loss is immeasurable. With the AC on the loss is considerable > especially if > the engine needs to go to higher RPMS. If you want the AC to work, > then let > it work. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of > Robert Stewart > Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 5:28 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: AC Belt Removal on an automatic 2.1L, does it improve fuel > economy > if removed? > > Hello everyone, > > Happy holidays to all. > > I am in the process of having my 2.1 Automatic engine rebuilt by a > local rebuilder. In talking with the mechanic who removed the engine > for me he asked me if use the AC to which I replied and said "no"... > So he said I should remove the belt as it take some stress off the > engine, possibly providing a little more horsepower. > > What's the consensus on those who don't you there AC but leave the > belt on vs removing the belt? > > Is there any reason not to leave it on? > > Will you get any better performance if you remove it? > > Will it hurt the compressor if it's not connected? > > Is there any truth to it benefiting performance? > > Thanks to all your answers in advance. > > Robert > Bloomingburg NY > 240,000 Miles 88 Automatic Wolfsburg > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------

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