Date:         Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:14:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: A/C Talk
Comments: To: Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
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Sounds like you have been reading the list for awhile.
Do you have a similar summary for the DREADED TIRE THREAD?

Todd
'88 Westy


On 4/10/2012 7:06 PM, Jeff Schwaia wrote:
> I guess it's that time of year when the Sun starts to shine and talk turns to A/C for the Vanagon.
>
> Soon we'll be discussing the merits of R-12 v. R-134, expected high-side pressure, leaking hoses and vent temps.
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> Someone will mention that they have to "top off" their A/C each year and several people will wag a virtual finger at them for being environmentally irresponsible.
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> The ozone layer will be referenced at least twice, as will green house gases and global warming.  Someone will chime in and say global warming is a lie.
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> Pleas for in-dash A/C systems will be posted and met (BenT probably has 10!).  Methods for getting the cool air from the back of a Westy to the front will be discussed.
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> At least one reference to adding A/C to a Doka will popup.
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> Several threads with people whinging about who has the worst Summer weather will occur.
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> There will be at least 10 references to how much better the A/C works because "I have a Subaru/Bostig/TDi conversion."
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> There will be one long thread that delves into the minutiae of how the A/C system works and will include in-depth analysis of chemical compounds and properties of materials.
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> Someone in Seattle will say how glad they are that they do not need A/C.  Two days later, Seattle will be hit with 90+ temps.
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> A few threads will start about the VW recall on the overhead A/C vents and how the dealer should still fix it.  This thread will migrate to "how to fix the overhead vents yourself".  But the subject line won't change.
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> And many, many more...
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>
> For me... I just roll the window down.
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> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>