Date:         Sun, 6 Jun 1999 13:03:45 -0700
Reply-To:     Rubatoguy <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Rubatoguy <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      A/C compressor question - noise
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I recently had my A/C all checked out, recharged and a new
reciever/dryer installed. It works well. Except that when the system is
on, the compressor is louder than the engine. Though it is interesting
driving a Westy that sounds turbine driven, I have to wonder, are the
compressors supposed to be that loud?

On the last trip I had the rear seat passengers remark. "Oh, this must
be rear engined, because I can hear the motor revving" but, as it turned
out, they were hearing the A/C compressor.

The mechanic who serviced the A/C did not mention it - so I assume he
did not think it was a problem. Is this just the nature of the beast?

Thanks

Todd
'88 Westy