RE: [T3] air conditioning

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 4 Jun 2007 at 21:23, Rik Ponne wrote:

> I now realize I mixed something up in my previous email. My engine
> compartment lid has actually two bulges: one for the compressor and one for
> the generator.
> 
> It is the generator we are going to change to a thinner version allowing
> (with sufficient capacity to feed the power required by the AC). In order to
> get rid of the bulge over the compressor, the bracket will be modified so
> that the unit will sit lower.

Yuck!

So someone installed a different generator, too? I'm guessing that this meant 
almost completely cutting away the pulley housing, so this engine is trying to 
cool itself with mostly hot air. It can't last long at that rate.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI USA

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