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Sounds really cool (pun intended)! How much extra load does the
compressor force upon the engine while running? My old '84 civic used a
similar sanden compressor that would cause the engine to run hot and
lose power (many fellow honda owners complain about this). I suspect
they've gotten better over the years.
Wade
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From: type3@vwtype3.org [mailto:type3@vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Jason
Albert
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 2:56 PM
To: type3@vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] Modern a/c
Hello all,
This is my first time chatting with you all although I occasionally
drop in to read the messages (sorry I missed Parma this year, I'll be
there next year!). I have a '69 Square that I have been completely
restoring for the last two years. I have been researching ways to get an
efficient modern a/c system into one of these cars. Now I know the
difficulty in accomplishing this but I think I can do it. Many of you
will probably jump in and say that a/c is too hard on the cars and will
kill the motor, overheat it, etc. I've looked into the original setups
and I know how crappy those old York compresors were. Compared to those
old Yorks, a modern Sanden 505 uses very little power and I think it
will work very well in there. I have one of the early small diameter,
heavy bolt-on pulleys that should do the job driving the compressor. I
think I've figured out a good way to seal around the belt holes with a
light flexible rubber that fits snug around the belt coming through the
engine tin. Also, Honda a/c equipment is very plentiful and cheap due to
all the "racers" out there who tear them out to make there
cookie-cutter, econo-box, wonder bread, store bought monstrosities a
little bit quicker. The Civic condenser and fan fit in the spare tire
well perfectly and should do a good job cooling down the system. As for
the evaporator, I have an original under-dash unit from a Type 3 with a
more powerful retrofitted Honda blower motor and fan. Now, this project
has not been easy so far but it is finally coming together and I really
think it is possible to drive in comfort without destroying the engine.
Has anyone else here been playing with the idea of a/c? I would love to
hear any feedback from the group!
Long live the Type 3!!!
Jason Albert
Grand Junction, CO
'69 Squareback
'71 Squareback
'62 Chevy Stepside Pickup
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