Chris writes about A/C in wasserboxers: >Does it really put that much of a load on the engine? How long does it take to >get reasonably cool inside once you turn it on? It adds a noticeable load and I sometimes turn mine off while going up steep grades or while accelerating up a freeway onramp. Other than that it works great. Since the van has a lot of air voulme to cool down it can take 5-10 minutes on hot days to make the van comfortable - more than the 2-3 minutes of a typical car. I would go to great lengths to keep the A/C operating in my Vanagons. Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
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