Re: [T3] Type 3 A/C System

["Brent Johnson" <johnsonba@earthlink.net>]

Thanks, Jim!  I figured there would be a huge power loss when it is in use.
The guy did recommend using a Sanden 508 compressor, which would not cause
such a draw on HP.  I am replacing my fuel injection system with dual 34mm
carbs, so I was not too worried about the air cleaner being an issue.  I,
also, am not a fan of the unit blocking my ability to access underneath the
dash.  I guess I was just thinking it would be a nice visual thing to have.

Brent
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] Type 3 A/C System


> On 3 May 2004 at 22:01, Brent  Johnson wrote:
>
> > I've been talking to a guy in Arizona whom has a complete AC system for
> > a Type 3.  He was selling it on eBay last week, I was the only bidder,
> > and didn't meet his reserve price ($300).  I've been going back and
> > forth on buying it, but would like the opinon from some Type 3 experts
> > out there on whether it would be a sound purchase or not.  Thanks in
> > advance!
>
> It may seem good to you, but your engine will hate it. It puts extra heat
load
> on the engine at a time when it can least afford it.
>
> You have to cut the pulley housing which lets the engine pull in hot air
to try
> to cool itself.
>
> The air cleaner has to be offset to clear the compressor, so that usually
the
> engine ends up pulling in hot, poorly filtered air.
>
> You have to cut holes in the body to install them.
>
> Plus they make it virtually impossible to work under the dash.
>
> Can you tell that I strongly dislike them?  ;-)
>
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