So RGOLEN@umassd.edu says: > > You really don't need to run the A/C during the winter, or at least > in the mid 80 and later VWs. If you notice on the heater controls > there are the three A/C settings and then the upper/lower and > defrost controls. The order was set on purpose so that everytime > you use the heater, you turn on the A/C for a few seconds and allow > the compressor to turn over. > > All you need to do is to have the compressor spin around everyonce in a > while in order to keep the seals lubed. > > Ric > Unless I misunderstood something here, I don't think this is true for the Vanagon. I believe the other water-cooled VWs have slide controls for heating/venting/ac. But the Vanagons slide controls are only for heating/venting and a separate pair of dial knobs control the AC. So you'd have to manually turn it on every once in a while to get things lubed. Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
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