Aftermarket A/C units

[johnciacci]

Sorry i meant mountains like this one i am behind the trucks maximum 45-50 in 3rd gear.

http://goo.gl/maps/oQCU

I think the electronic ignition slowed it dow a bit also!

[vw76westy]

yes i blew a piston about 3000 miles later

thats why i said 75
not 95
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[johnciacci]

i have an appointment with my SLO mechanic 18 June so we will remove the engine and tank and replace a couple things. I'm going to order some parts like the clutch kit and cables and fuel tank hose and any other things you suggest i change since the engine will be out?

[vw76westy]

if your planning on puting a/c
then now would be the time
to install the pully for the compressor
everything else for the a/c could be installed later

the pully goes behind the fan on type-4 engines


also just as a heads up
the pully & "bracket" (to mount compressor)
are the hardest things to find for the a/c system
9 times out of 10 youll find the system complete
except for these 2 parts


if you have not bought the a/c yet
find yourself a used a/c system
then buy a new compressor from gilmore (they are in florida)
or just buy a complete system from them
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[Bus12278]

This is probably one of the best way to put Air Conditioning in a bus. A compact evaporator unit under the dash. Both of these dealers carry them.

http://www.classicautoair.com/classic-under-dash-air-conditioner.html

http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/air-conditioning/...it-330.php

[udidwht]

[markd89]

I'm glad the topic of AC has come up. I really want to cool down my bus interior. I'm getting window tint in a week or two and want to add AC.

My bus is a little different, as it's powered by a 97 TDI engine.

My question is -- given tinted windows, how cold could the stock or a gilmore system get the interior? i.e. If it's 100*F outside, can it get the driver area to 70*F? or ?

If not, what custom upgrades would be needed?

Thanks!
Mark

[guitarman63mm]

It's expensive to do these conversions. It's unfortunate that the conversion losses would make an electric compressor pointless... mechanical ->electrical->mechanical is a waste of time. Probably one of the few advantages of having a motor in front of the driver.

Has anyone tried their hand at making their own kit up, or is it not cost-effective either? I mean, A/C is not exactly rocket science.

V-belt compressor - $200

http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Air-04808-VUA-Double-Compressor/dp/B002VVXA4E/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_2

Condensor - $73:

http://www.amazon.com/Delphi-CF1127-New-Conditioni...+condenser



Evaporator-$68:

http://www.amazon.com/Spectra-Premium-1054811-Evap...evaporator

Accumulator - $28:

http://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-15-10071-Accumulator...s=ac+dryer

And then you'll need the copper lines/fittings, and probably a fan for the condensor too. All of the above is $370 shipped. The copper tubing is probably $1.50/foot, 20 feet is $30...I imagine this setup could be done for $450 flat.

The real issue is, no matter what you do, where the hell does one find a crankshaft pulley with two grooves? I just spent twenty minutes looking for one, and the only option is $250 serpentine belt systems. How did the original system work? Did it just use a single larger V-belt?

...of course, my vent windows work just fine for me, so I'm just shooting the breeze, so to speak. A/C is just one more thing to go wrong when I have all these other things to contend with.
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[J K]

My first post... and it's on the A/C thread I know you VW enthusiasts probably cringe when a newbie comes on whining about getting the bus cool, but I'm curious if there has been any other developments on this issue. I've been searching the forum and the Gilmore units seem to get the most favorable reviews. I've been in contact with them and will most likely go this route. I'm really just looking for something to take the edge off. I don't have expectations of getting the interior to a cool 70 on a sunny mid-90's afternoon, but would like something to provide some relief for the front two passengers such that the bus could be used regularly.

One question I have is with respect to the "factory" A/C. Were these really factory, or a dealer add on, and did they have multiple outlets? It looks like there is an overhead unit that has vents for the front seats and then something for the rear. Or was the factory option just front vents? Or both depending on year? I'm asking because Gilmore has an option to have 2 evaporators and vents in the back, or somewhere towards the rear and was curious if anyone has experience with this or if there was a factory option similar and if so, where the vents were placed.

I'm having a 1977 2 liter with original fuel injection restored and since it's a complete restoration, thought it would be an ideal time to add this. Any thoughts if it were your bus?

[lugo2214]

[lugo2214]

[Daralyn]

[alman72]

click on his name, and you can see he was last on this site on oct 25. 2005. He sold that hot bus!!

[Daralyn]

[skills@eurocarsplus]

[scrivyscriv]

[fon]

[Ranger Kuma]

Well, tried to reply/email direct to other members but "New Members" not allowed I guess?? Was looking for info on installing an AC unit in a 73 camper van/bus. I'm out above Vegas/St George, UT and am looking at a 2.5 Subaru powered bus with a Subaru compressor but the bus doesn't have any AC plumbing. Would just prefer to have it installed somewhere instead of trying to do it myself. Any ideas, parts (like the roof Y units and/or underdash units), and mechanics to do the work would be appreciated. Thanx.

[skills@eurocarsplus]

ask around for a vw shop in your area

the install is a bit miserable but nothing a vw shop shouldn't be able to handle
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