Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 11:26:50 -0500
Reply-To: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
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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
>
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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
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