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Hi ! I read a message posted on vwtype3.org regarding installing an AC in a type ö3 . I also read some comments posted , advising against such an adventure . First let me introduce myself . I am Manish Tiwari , residing in New Delhi , India and I own a 1971 Super 1302 ( restoration work over ). I also own a 1971 Squareback ( The resto work on this is to start ). I have finished with the mechanicals in general and the car is to go for a body / paint / upholstery job soon . I have been planning ( breaking my head over it rather )on an AC for the Squareback before it goes for the bodywork . No doubt it is not an easy task considering the pancake engine. But I have some suggestions and if you could improve upon it , would be helpful . First of all the Compressor - I have heard of a variable load compressor being manufactured by Delphi systems which is available for about $180 here . I will shortly be getting some literature on the same and I shall send you the details . Aim is to go in for a not too powerful compressor that does the job . Also it would be advisable to screen and effectively seal off the rear luggage space . Something like the rear potion of a convertible hood but with a much bigger clear plastic . Positioning the Compressor - One probable location is on the air intake housing of the block right behind the oil bath filter . The fan cover will have to be cut for this and I agree that this could result in warm air being drawn in by the fan . Would be worthwhile to check if the cover could be enlarged to enclose the new layout . The silencer assemble prevents ,to my knowledge , the positioning on the lower side . There was also talk of the probable need to shift the air filter . Another alternative could be to fix the compressor in place of the dynamo and shift the dynamo on to the position suggested above ( hope it doe'nt sound stupid ). In any case it will have to be a two belt system . Cooling Coil - The best place is in the front . This means the tyre cannot come vertically in front and has to be placed horizontally in the boot . I donât want to spoil the front BLANK look of the car and hence the modification would be on the lower portion of the front ( that falls below the bumper ) , the assembly would be in the airflow . It is at an almost 30 ö 35 degree angle and an air intake grill nicely made would barely be visible . The cooling coil can be large with a powerful fan . Sending the lines upfront is no problem , there is ample space for that . The blower assembly can be mounted under the dash on the passenger side . use A National assembl . Engine Heating : The extra load will no doubt cause more heating , particularly in city stop and go conditions . The only alternative is to fit an additional oil cooler ( no modifications on the stock cooler fitted ) . I have fitted an extra oil cooler in my stock 1302 1300cc engine ( the car is a German import and had an option of a less powerful engine but with twin port cylinder heads ) . The oil cooler has been fitted behind with its own fans ( two of them ) . The oil intake is taken from the oil pressure switch . Infact I fitted a brass adapter on to pressure switch housing into which goes the switch and out through another opening goes the oil into the oil cooler through pressure oil hose. The oil is returned back into the engine via the dynamo bracket foundation ( the left outer bolt when removed - the opening is clear through to allow oil to flow back ). In case of the pancake engine the pressure switch is in the oil cooler itself ( hope Iâam right ) ö out flow is not a problem - - Any suggestions on the inflow port for the oil . Mike PS : . The cost of petrol being quite high here I am planning to run my squareback on LPG ö Lovato Kit ( auto propane ) . Any suggestions ? On Thu, 27 Mar 2003 type3-d-request@vwtype3.org wrote : >type3-d Digest Volume 2003 : Issue 63 > >Today's Topics: > [T3] removing wiper arms [ "Earthman?" <human@binauralaborator ] > Re: [T3] VW Stiftung Museum [ "Toby Erkson" <air_cooled_nut@pobox ] > Re: [T3] removing wiper arms [ BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com ] > RE: [T3] Drilling and tapping steeri [ "Vlach, Joe -CKHS" <JoeV@cksd.wedne ] > Re: [T3] removing wiper arms [ Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> ] > RE: [T3] Drilling and tapping steeri [ Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> ] > Re: [T3] removing wiper arms [ "Earthman?" <human@binauralaborator ] > Re: [T3] "R" distributor pics [ "Daniel Baum" <daniel@type34.info> ] > RE: [T3] Drilling and tapping steeri [ "Vlach, Joe -CKHS" <JoeV@cksd.wedne ] > RE: [T3] Drilling and tapping steeri [ Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> ] > Re: [T3] removing wiper arms [ Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> ] > RE: [T3] Drilling and tapping steeri [ "Vlach, Joe -CKHS" <JoeV@cksd.wedne ] > Re: [T3] Clocks [ "Dave Hall" <dave@hallvw.clara.co.u ] > RE: [T3] Drilling and tapping steeri [ Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> ] > RE: [T3] Drilling and tapping steeri [ "Earthman?" <human@binauralaborator ] > RE: [T3] Drilling and tapping steeri [ "Vlach, Joe -CKHS" <JoeV@cksd.wedne ] > [T3] CCing heads [ Hal Sullivan <tristessa@pon.net> ] > Re: [T3] CCing heads [ phil cain <bearsvw2000@yahoo.com> ]% _______________________________________________________________________ Odomos - the only mosquito protection outside 4 walls - Click here to know more! http://r.rediff.com/r?http://clients.rediff.com/odomos/Odomos.htm&&odomos&&wn ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org