Re: [T3] Aftermarket A/C in T3....????

[DGaries808@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/21/01 10:42:15 AM Central Daylight Time, 
JGGullion@aol.com writes:

<< Subj:     [T3] Aftermarket A/C in T3....????
 Date:  5/21/01 10:42:15 AM Central Daylight Time
 From:  JGGullion@aol.com
 To:    type3@vwtype3.org
 
 Hey listees,
 
 Has anyone ever installed an aftermarket A/C system in a T3?  Is it 
possible? 
  I went to a hot rod show this past weekend and there was one dealer stand 
 that had AC units for all types of cars .....even air cooled.  Any 
 suggestions, complaints, or ideas concerning air conditioning 
 systems.....>>>????  thanks.
 
 Greg
 
I have an A/C in a 1964 Type 34, which is the T-3 equivalent of a Karmann 
Ghia. The biggest problem that I had was with a single-belt system. The 
single-belt system lasted about 50 miles per belt, and this caused a natural 
problem of cooling. I replaced the single-belt system with a two-belt system. 
That eliminated the problem.
The two-belt system requires an extension to the crankshaft about 4-inches 
long. The
condenser is mounted underneath the front of the car. Be careful that no one 
uses a
floor jack on the condenser area of the car. That once cost me $750.

Don Garies
dgaries808@aol.com

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