Date: Fri, 14 May 2021 10:06:39 -0700
Reply-To: Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Mark Belanger <mbelanger@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: [Syncro] Van A/C questiion
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Take it back to Marco. In my experience, he was quick to repair any
oversights or mistakes. Granted, it's been years since I've been there, but
I assume he's still the same.
-MB
On Fri, May 14, 2021 at 8:45 AM Mike Miller <mwmiller6@att.net> wrote:
> I think what the answers I get are saying is that I have to pull the air
> conditioning housing to connect the drain tubes? Is that so? Heck of a job
> to do so I don't want to get into it unnecessarily.
>
> On Friday, May 14, 2021, 4:15:46 AM PDT, bike2vcu via groups.io
> <bike2vcu=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
>
> I sent this reply to your post on the Vanagon list but figure the Syncro
> folks might also want to see it.
> Sounds like you have a Westy. The trusty Bentley will tell you which
> steps to take and in which order. I did this to my '87 Westy years ago so
> may have forgotten the details but to reach that tray may only require the
> A/C enclosure over the back seat and the upper cabinet to come out,
> exposing the left-side and right-side hose connections. More work will
> require the left curtain tray ("spice rack") and the closet to come out. I
> used stacked milk crates and some plywood squares to support the headbanger
> while I disconnected fan and speaker wiring before the final drop. Helps
> to have a helper at that point.
> You might discover that one or both of the tray's attaching nubs for the
> hoses are cracked or broken so these will need to be patched.
> Two suggestions: while the cabinet is out slot the holes in each side into
> to U-shaped openings so the drain hoses can stay attached during the
> raise/lower process. This will be evident once you get in there and you'll
> wonder why it wasn't done at the factory. Also, the drain tray simply rests
> on the bottom of the cabinet, complicating placement during the
> raise/lower. Get some perforated metal strap (a cheap roll of "plumber's
> tape" from the hardware store) and suspend the drain tray from the
> ceiling. You can use sheet metal screws for this or else wire it to the
> condenser. Doing this anchors the tray and hoses while you juggle the
> cabinet and the slots let the cabinet slide into place independent of hose
> attachment. You'll still need the crates and plywood for support while you
> reconnect the wiring. Helper for the lift here, too.
> Good luck!
> Stephen
>
>
>
> On Thursday, May 13, 2021, 05:43:35 PM EDT, Mike Miller <
> mwmiller6@att.net> wrote:
>
> Vaneroos,
> My A/C now works thanks to Marco at Buslab in Berkeley. That's the good
> news.
> Bad news is the drain hose for the condenser pan is not hooked up on the
> driver side. I looked at youtube and vanagon.com but didn't see anything
> showing how to get to this fitting. What I remember from putting the a/c
> cabinet in is that it isn't easy to work on; it was a bear!
> Anyone know of a video showing how to get at this fitting or a set of
> directions for doing so?
> Vaneroo Mike
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