Date:         Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:51:13 -0500
Reply-To:     Gordon and/or Cecilia Bonham <bon@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gordon and/or Cecilia Bonham <bon@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Air Conditioner/Radiator Fan
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I'm having a/c problems with a "90 Vanagon Westfalia that I have owned
about a month.  The local a/c mechanic replaced the receiver/dryer and
the expansion valve and the a/c cooled fine for a few minutes than cut
off completely.  The 50 amp fuse had blown and had melted the plastic
support on the right hand side.  The 50 amp fuse was replaced with a 50
amp circuit breaker that will reset itself after cooling.  The mechanic
believes the radiator/evaporator fan to be drawing excessive current.
He has measured it as being in excess of 32 amps.  The a/c normally
remains operational while the vehicle is in motion if the thermostat
setting is kept low.  Stopped and with the thermostat setting at medium
to high the 50 amp breaker opens within five minutes or so.  The
mechanic says that my only options are to live with it this way or buy a
new fan.  Comments on this will be appreciated.
I have only found one source for a fan and the price is $495.  If I was
positive that the fan was the problem I would go ahead and buy a new
fan.  Any recommendation for a source would be appreciated if it is
determined that the fan is my problem.
I'm not currently subscribed to the list so please reply to
bon@bellsouth.net
I appreciate the help I have received from list members and have had
satisfactory dealing with the "Bus Depot", "Go Westy" and "The Skylight
Guy"
Gordon Bonham  (In a/c country--North Florida)