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On 18 Feb 2002, at 12:01, tboegly@bellsouth.net wrote: > Hello, I am new to list and have enjoyed reading through the past few weeks of > discussions. I have 2 Sq. Backs (1971 and 1973), and have a question about > the factory installed A/C. Does anybody have pictures of how the original > compressor mounted on the engine. I am scratching my head trying to figure > out how it fit into the engine compartment. BTW, I do not seem to have the > compressor in the many boxes of parts I recieved with the cars, but all the > rest of the componets are there. I am currently working on restoring the > engine and was pondering the A/C installation. There are a couple of things you should understand before you go any farther. There was NO factory A/C in type 3s. It was all dealer installed, and it was designed in this country with no help from VWAG. The additional heat load on the engine made engines in these cars require rebuilds much more often than standard engines. The holes that are required in the body also accelerate rusting out of the body. While A/C may seem like a really "cool" accessory, I would NEVER add it to a car of mine. The downside is just too overwhelming. If you still want to go ahead with this someone may have some info for you. Sorry, I don't. - ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe