Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2022 11:16:17 -0500
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: A/C Removal
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Hi David,
I don’t have AC in my 85 GL. But, if I did I would have kept it and maintained it. I pretty much use the van in warm weather and more and more I miss air conditioning in the van.
Also, I’m more and more believing that as much as possible it is good to leave things as they are and use as is.
So, my 2 cents are, even if you don’t plan to maintain the system, leave the components in place. But, if system is usable keep it going and enjoy!
If my updated van has a good season or two I may then look into new air conditioning options. Maybe by then an auto heat pump.
In the meantime I’ll use and enjoy as is.
So, just my thoughts.
Eric Caron
85 GL Auto
> On Feb 3, 2022, at 11:06 AM, Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
> I did a complete rebuild on my 84 Westy, and very thankful I did!
>
> The toughest part was running new lines from the front condenser to the
> rear, but a local AC shop was a big help in fabrication.
>
> The whole project didn't take that much skill, just lots of time... new
> O-Rings, proper oil type at each holding point, and new 134a.
> Frankly, the system is ice cold and we love it!!!
>
> Heck, with Global Warming... you will be glad you have it.
>
> My 2 cents
>
> Project photos embedded in this link https://goo.gl/photos/LdeebCSgVcdLBhFq8
>
> About 1/2 way down.
>
> Jack R
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> David Boan
> Sent: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 5:22 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: A/C Removal
>
> Hi Vanagon Types
>
> As I start to look forward to summer travel I am thinking about whether to
> remove the A/C from my '85 Westy. I have read some comments that it is a
> drag on the engine, and I don't think I used it all last year. My question
> is whether it is worth removing, meaning would I see an appreciable gain in
> available power, or is removing it more trouble than it is worth so just
> leave it alone? Put another way, is it a meaningful drag even when the
> compressor is not engaged? Besides power, are there any other reasons to
> remove it?
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave B
> Boise
> '85 Westy
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