Date: Sat, 15 Jul 1995 01:37:04 -0400 (EDT)
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From: william killian <killian@gcr.com>
Subject: RE: EV A/C Question....
On Fri, 14 Jul 1995, Skip Correll 615-757-5508 (School) wrote:
> Ric:
>
> Concerning the A/C and its relationship to fan speed in an E-Van.
>
[skipping ahead]
> different from your 86. Is this the same condition for others on
> the list? Inquiring minds want to know.
I'll check mine over the weekend to see how it acts.
> Concerning your gauge, 3/4 bothers me as ours has never been
> higher than 1/2 or a little bit above it even when traveling
> through the Smokey Mtns. There is always the possibility that
> our gauge is defective and yours is accurate. More input from
> others on the list may be needed. Temps have been high 90's to
> low 100's this week (I checked coolant level and strength) but
> the needle on the temp gauge has climbed very little. Generally,
> our gauge reads right at or a little above the 1/2 way mark.
Similar range to normal four mine.
> We have had only one problem with the A/C. The rear unit quit
> cooling just as warm weather season started. My local dealer
> replaced some sort of valve under warranty; he said it was a
> common problem and that VWofA had some sort of fix for it. We
> did not buy the vehicle from this dealer but he has always
> cheerfully (and competently) fixed whatever warranty problems
> have cropped up. We have also enjoyed your spirited defense of
> E-Vans. My 72 Westy has an attraction all its own but dollar for
> dollar, pound for pound, our E-Van has been one of the best
> vehicles we have ever owned.
Any more oinformation on this rear A/C problem? We've not had A/C
problems except when trying to run the A/C at idle at first startup to cool
the big box before inserting baby into his car seat. I have to lightly
press the accelerator to keep it running. It is time for scheduled
maintenance though.
> 72 Westy (My Daily Driver)
The family van when I was a kid....
> 72 Super Beetle (#1 Son's Daily Driver)
Never had a Super Beetle in the family. Though my dad had a 195? - which
was the first year of the oval?
> 73 Thing (#2 Son's Daily Driver)
We got two of these. Soon to be (hopefully) my daily driver.
> 93 E-Van (Wife's Daily Driver)
Got a '93 EV MV.
Must say you have great taste in automobiles....
bill killian