Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 09:32:35 -0800
Reply-To: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@COMCAST.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
In-Reply-To: <1E515FFB-45C7-4680-891F-987B70641D19@gmail.com>
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There are mobile A/C guys that body shops use. Look on Craigslist or stop
by a Body Shop and ask for a referral to an A/C guy.
Stacy
On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 8:29 AM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:
> Agreed, less is more.
>
> Which is why I removed my AC.
>
> Angus
>
>
> > On Mar 11, 2016, at 8:26 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > Angus, I hear what you are saying. To me it just isn't worth it. Most
> folks can overload their vans (and do) with the amount of cabinet and
> interior space that is already there. So freeing up more interior space,
> isn't really an issue, it is actually organizing and planning out what you
> actually need in the van, versus, just piling in more stuff. When I see
> the Westies pull in here that are wallowing on their springs because of
> being overloaded, every inch of interior space is packed with stuff, no
> wonder people complain about not having power, etc. Too much stuff in the
> van. Less is more.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> >> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 11:15 AM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >> Just trying to keep you gainfully employed Ken. :)
> >>
> >> My point is, the removal is not a zero benefit transaction. I gained
> space and time, and lost weight! What's not to like?
> >>
> >> 50lbs X 10cf X 2hrs X 17 years
> >>
> >> Space is at a premium on our vehicles. People in warm climates often
> remove the under seat heater to gain space. I would never consider that,
> but would still encourage them to modify their vehicle to suit their needs.
> For me, a Vanagon is a tool, not an investment.
> >>
> >> Angus
> >>
> >>
> >> > On Mar 11, 2016, at 8:03 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Angus, all good things come to an end. Yes it is your van and you
> can do whatever you want with it. It is just frustrating to me when folks
> do things that have zero benefit, and just make work for the next person.
> I have had customers who bought their vans new, used them their entire
> lives. That van was their baby. However, sadly, they are no longer with
> us. But the van is still here, and being used and enjoyed by a new
> person. Is it too much to ask that some thought is given to not hacking
> things up for that next person to have to deal with?
> >> >
> >> > Ken
> >> >
> >> >> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 10:54 AM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >> >> Ken, I've owned this Syncro for 17 years. At what point would you
> suggest I consider it to be mine, and forget about configuring it for the
> new owner?
> >> >>
> >> >> Angus
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> > On Mar 11, 2016, at 7:39 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> > I hate to be the bearer of bad news but unless you drive your van
> off a cliff, or are buried inside it, it will be resold at some point. Why
> use effort to make life harder for the next person when there is no benefit
> in it for yourself either?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Ken
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> On Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 10:33 AM, Angus Gordon <
> birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> >> Borrow a gauge to see how much (if any) R12 remains. If it needs
> to be evacuated you might check with local AC techs. I once operated a
> non-road machine with an R12 system and found a local tech who would make
> house calls (so to speak).
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Regarding the advice to leave the AC equipment intact - I say
> pull it all out if you want to. Unless you are planning to resell, why
> configure your Vanagon for the next owner? I removed the AC from my Syncro
> and enjoy having the extra working space that a compressor-less engine
> provides. The extra room in the overhead is not inconsequential either. So
> climate permitting, go for it.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Heaters on the other hand, I enjoy. More are better.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Angus
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> > On Mar 11, 2016, at 3:43 AM, jbclem <jbclem1@CHARTER.NET>
> wrote:
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > Just to be clear...I don't want to strip all AC parts from this
> Vanagon (1986 sunroof/non-Westphalia). I just want to remove the
> compressor because it gets in the way of working on the left side of the
> engine. I also don't like air conditioning so I won't miss it. I'm not
> going to throw away the compressor and it's bracket, so in the unlikely
> event that I sell the car it'll still be available for hookup.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > The problem is I can't drive the car to an AC shop for
> evacuation...I temporarily cancelled the insurance and my insurance agent
> reported this to the Calif. DMV, who then arbitrarily suspended the
> registration.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > I was hoping someone had figured out a DIY method to evacuate
> the system. I just found out that Autozone will lend out a vac pump, so
> that's a starting point.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Thanks,
> >> >> > Ken Wilford
> >> >> > John 3:16
> >> >> > www.vanagain.com
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Thanks,
> >> > Ken Wilford
> >> > John 3:16
> >> > www.vanagain.com
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> > Ken Wilford
> > John 3:16
> > www.vanagain.com
>
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