[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] [New Search]
Jim is correct about everything he said and I agree with him 100%...for a
bone-stock T3 that is :-)
If a modern compressor were used the load on the engine would be no more than
3-hp. There are compressors that consume even less power.
Using the conventional A/C system for our engines one would have to add
another pulley for the compressor. The pulley shaft mounts inside the stock
pulley fan and...oh boy, I *just* had an epiphany...that pulley is in back of
(remember, rear is rear and front is front) the stock pulley fan and BLOCKS
part of the pulley fan! Ooh, I think I need to rummage thru my parts and
double-check on this. However, there were at least two different compressor
pulleys that I'm aware of.
Now, as for the holes in the fan housing, yeah, that's not too cool. Would
probably have to make a 'new' tin fan housing to enclose the compressor
addition. It could be done without too much difficulty by an experienced
HVAC* person with brazing (welding) skills.
After-market carb'd volks don't have to worry about relocated air filter
housings. There are 'universal' underdash units that would only take up 1/2
the space so it could be fitted to the passenger side. There are condensors
that are split, thus you place them in the front fenders, behind the
headlights. Cutting holes is just one of those necessary things but they can
be properly groomed to stop rust (grommet with sealant, primed metal, etc.)
Just like a good paint job, preparation and care and thought (and a couple
thousand dollars...boooo! ) can yield a quality and lasting install.
Toby Erkson -- air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
'72 VW Squareback, '95 VW Jetta, '81 Gold Wing
http://www.icbm.org/
Portland, Oregon
*Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning. These people deal with sheet metal
daily as part of their job.
----- Original Message -----
> This has been covered MANY times here:
>
> Holes cut in the pulley housing for the compressor belt admit hot air into
the
> engine cooling air, increasing the heat load on the engine...
-------------------------------------------------------------------
List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org